When 19-year-old Shana Grice reported her stalker to the police, they didn’t just dismiss her—they fined her. Months later, she was found murdered in her bedroom, her throat slashed, and her home set on fire. The man responsible had a documented history of harassment, and Shana had done everything she could to be heard. In this episode, I tell the devastating story of Shana Grice—a young woman who was failed at every turn by the very system meant to protect her. I'll go over the red flags that were ignored, the chilling behavior of her killer, and how one police department’s negligence became a national scandal. This is more than a true crime story. It’s a warning.
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Or visit our website at www.botdpod.comFeaturing a Promo for True Crime Connections PodcastWe honor deep healing while also making room for laughter, lightness, and moments of joy. Many guests say being on the show felt like chatting with a friend who truly understands. As a survivor of physical, financial, sexual, and psychological abuse, I know what it’s like to feel silenced, devalued, and lost. Back then, terms like gaslighting, narcissism, and love bombing weren’t common, making it even harder to spot toxic patterns.
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listen hereAnderson, S. (2019, April 13). The story of how Shana Grice was stalked, killed – and failed by police.
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Shana Grice murder: Throat cut “by obsessed ex.” https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-39206436BBC News. (2019a, August 8).
Shana Grice: Sussex abuse victims “will not face fines.”https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-49283730BBC News. (2019b, August 9).
Shana Grice murder: Michael Lane harassed 12 women before killing ex. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-49297674BBC News. (2020, December 24).
Shana Grice murder: Parents lose stalker High Court bid. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-55438017
Definition & FAQ | Stalking Awareness & Prevention | SPARC. (2023, April 28). Stalking Awareness. https://www.stalkingawareness.org/definition-faqs/#1537979698234-d60259f0-ea8eDuc, F. L. (2021, March 20).
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