A traumedy about the trials and tribulations of people in their journeys of “escape”. Escape what, you ask? ALL the things! From trauma, crime, and unhealthy family cycles, to traffic and good deeds not going unpunished. Like we said—all the things!
(Just tune in…you’ll understand.)
Co-hosted by Julie Oberlander and Charity Doyle--the journalist and the rehabbed trainwreck--The Escape Pod aims to connect, educate, entertain, and humanize.
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A traumedy about the trials and tribulations of people in their journeys of “escape”. Escape what, you ask? ALL the things! From trauma, crime, and unhealthy family cycles, to traffic and good deeds not going unpunished. Like we said—all the things!
(Just tune in…you’ll understand.)
Co-hosted by Julie Oberlander and Charity Doyle--the journalist and the rehabbed trainwreck--The Escape Pod aims to connect, educate, entertain, and humanize.
Imagine meeting someone new, sparks fly, but then your life spirals into a nightmare of endless texts, vandalism, and a murder mystery that sounds straight out of a thriller. This is the chilling true story of Dave Kroupa, a man who found himself at the center of one of the wildest stalking cases of all time.
Highlights Include:
A Love Triangle Turns Deadly: Dave Kroupa’s casual dating life spirals into chaos after meeting Cari Farver—who vanishes just days into their relationship.
Stalked by a Ghost: Dave and his ex Liz Golyar are bombarded with thousands of threatening messages from someone claiming to be Cari… but no one has seen her in years.
A Mother’s Intuition: Cari’s mom, Nancy, refuses to believe her daughter would abandon her son, sparking a deeper investigation.
Detectives with Fresh Eyes: A cold case team reopens the file and uncovers disturbing clues that point to a twisted impersonation.
The Real Stalker Revealed: Liz Golyar, once the victim, is exposed as the mastermind behind the harassment—and possibly Cari’s murder.
Digital Deception & Forensic Breakthroughs: From masked IP addresses to blood hidden under a car seat, the truth finally surfaces.
Justice for Cari: A haunting tale of obsession, manipulation, and the relentless pursuit of answers.
Resources & Links
Netflix, Lover, Stalker, Killer (2024)
The Mysterious Murder of Cari Farver and How Digital Evidence Helped Crack the Case
Horrific Stalking Case Was Jealous Lover's Cover for Murder
‘It can happen to anyone’: Man Shares Story of Stalking, Survival at Omaha Women’s Event
Pictures of Liz Golyar (left) and Cari Farver (right) in Netflix's "Lover, Stalker, Killer."
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The Escape Pod Traumedy
A traumedy about the trials and tribulations of people in their journeys of “escape”. Escape what, you ask? ALL the things! From trauma, crime, and unhealthy family cycles, to traffic and good deeds not going unpunished. Like we said—all the things!
(Just tune in…you’ll understand.)
Co-hosted by Julie Oberlander and Charity Doyle--the journalist and the rehabbed trainwreck--The Escape Pod aims to connect, educate, entertain, and humanize.
