When Obsession Turns Deadly: The Case of Laura Black

When interest is dismissed as harmless, obsession is allowed to grow unchecked. In this episode of CaseXCase, we examine the case of Laura Black — a young professional whose dream job in Sunnyvale, California became the starting point of years of stalking, ignored warnings, and institutional failures. What began as unwanted attention escalated over time, despite repeated attempts to seek help and clear signs of danger. This episode focuses on the timeline leading up to the violence, including the workplace response, missed opportunities to intervene, and how obsession was repeatedly minimized until it was too late. This is not a story about a single moment, but about patterns, decisions, and non-decisions that allowed a preventable tragedy to unfold. Trigger Warning This episode contains discussion of stalking, workplace harassment, threats, and violence. Listener discretion is advised. About Case by Case CaseXCase is a true crime podcast that examines cases through timelines, documented facts, and systemic failures — because the truth deserves a second look. Support the Show If you value careful, fact-based storytelling and want to support independent research-driven podcasts, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing this episode. Your support helps keep us going!