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Eva LaRue’s 12-Year Stalker Ordeal Exposed in New Docuseries

11/15/2025

Summary

Story summary

Actress Eva LaRue and her daughter Kaya Callahan recount a 12-year stalker ordeal in the Paramount+ docuseries My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story.
The stalking began in 2007 with graphic letters signed by "Freddie Krueger."
The stalker mailed 37 letters and even contacted Callahan's school.
In 2019, DNA from an envelope led to the arrest of James David Rogers, who was sentenced to 40 months in prison in 2022, and LaRue advocates for stronger stalking laws and a national victim database.

History

Historical Context

The Stalking Victims' Rights Act, enacted in 2006, built on earlier anti-stalking measures, including California's 1990 law and the 1997 Protection from Harassment Act. This legislation aimed to enhance protections for victims like Eva LaRue, who received 37 harassing letters from James David Rogers. The Act's passage reflects a growing recognition of stalking as a serious crime, influencing future victim support initiatives.

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Story summary

Actress Eva LaRue and her daughter Kaya Callahan recount a 12-year stalker ordeal in the Paramount+ docuseries My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story.
The stalking began in 2007 with graphic letters signed by "Freddie Krueger."
The stalker mailed 37 letters and even contacted Callahan's school.
In 2019, DNA from an envelope led to the arrest of James David Rogers, who was sentenced to 40 months in prison in 2022, and LaRue advocates for stronger stalking laws and a national victim database.

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