The Escape Pod Traumedy

The Stalking of Dave Kroupa– Ep. 83

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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.

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        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." 

        • NetflixDave Kroupa Netflix  

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