{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"STALKERS : The Truth Behind the Obsession","title":"Teresa Saldana : The Stalker Who Forced America to Act","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2448,"description":"This is an experimental podcast series. All content has been created using A.I. tools. Not all information may be factually correct and the hosts may occasionally suffer AI Hallucinations and fabricate information entirely disconnected from reality.  Independent fact-checking is advised.When actress Teresa Saldana stepped outside her West Hollywood apartment in 1982, an obsessed stranger turned an ordinary morning into a fight for survival. Charlie and Jack unravel the chilling story of Arthur Richard Jackson, the failures that allowed him to find his victim, and the extraordinary courage of delivery driver Jeffrey Alan Fenn, whose split-second decision saved her life.But this isn't just the story of a brutal attack—it's the story of how one survivor refused to let trauma have the final word. From transforming victim support to helping spark the first anti-stalking laws in America, Teresa Saldana's legacy is still protecting people today. Plus, Charlie discovers that giving out your home address over the phone was once considered perfectly normal... and Jack tries very hard not to judge an entire decade.You'll remember: 🔪 How a stalker used social engineering decades before anyone had a name for it.  🛡️ The remarkable act of bravery that saved Teresa Saldana's life—and why it earned a Carnegie Hero Medal.  ⚖️ How one survivor's determination helped change the law and redefine how stalking is treated across America. CHARLIE WESTCharlie has a lifelong fascination for the psychology behind criminal obsession. Known for her sharp wit, fearless opinions and ability to find humour in even the darkest conversations, she's never afraid to challenge accepted narratives or ask the awkward questions others avoid!Stalker Spotlight: Charlie's favourite stalker is the bizarre story of the \"Hollywood Letter Stalker\"; a woman who became convinced she was destined to marry a famous actor, sending thousands of letters over several years. The case perfectly illustrates the blurred...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/eMA6G3LIoo-DBXamQ2h6D2G7nhjKEyUgn5PmmuQQRSY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85Yjhk/MDMyNTAxNzFhMjQ4/MTY5Mzk5MjZjMGJl/ZDRmZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}