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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 1H 10M

Shadows of Control: The Psychology of Stalking

from Dark Matters: True Crime · host Dr. Eric Hickey

Dark Matters Bonus Episode Dr. Eric Hickey explores how stalking serves as a harbinger of violence in failed relationships, focusing on the offender’s relentless need for power and control. From the "Hearts Stalker" who used gasoline to mark his territory to the "School Bus Stalker" who turned a diamond ring into a tool of terror, this episode deconstructs the pathological need to dominate another person's life. Compilation of the Stalking Series originally posted to YouTube.

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