In a recent development, a student from the USA, Kyle Stevens, has been sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for cyber stalking two women while studying at Delaware University. Stevens’ disturbing actions began after he received a rejection he believed he didn’t deserve, leading him to develop a detailed plan of revenge, documented in what he called his Stalker’s Notes.
His pursuit of the two women he met during the 2018-2019 academic year escalated into years of cyber attacks, threats, and harassment. Stevens used various platforms such as social media, email, and phone calls to send menacing messages to his victims, even going as far as threatening physical harm to one of the victim’s father.
Despite moving to Germany in 2020 to continue his studies, Stevens continued his menacing behavior, planning new threats and even submitting fake applications for financial assistance during the pandemic to divert funds meant for small businesses. Thanks to the joint efforts of law enforcement agencies in Germany and the United States, Stevens was apprehended and extradited back to North America. Evidence uncovered during the investigation revealed the extent of his criminal activities, with detailed plans of stalking and threats found on his devices.
Stevens justified his actions in his records, claiming that the lack of attention from women justified his revenge and the fraud was a response to his financial struggles. He subscribed to the beliefs of the Incels community, a group of men who feel rejected by women, and felt that his victims should fear him for denying him love.
As a result of his cyber stalking and fraud, Kyle Stevens has been sentenced to 7 years and 3 months in prison. Additionally, he is required to repay over $1.5 million in social payments that he illegally obtained.