Episode 275: The Stalking and Murder of Peggy Klinke – Part 2
After enduring months of stalking and threats, Peggy Klinke moved to another state to escape her stalker. With only a less-than-effective protective order, her stalker was able to track her down and travel across state lines - with a gun. Her story and her sister's advocacy has pushed stalking legislation forward, but a recent court case shows us we still have so far to go. This week’s episode is The Stalking and Murder of Peggy Klinke - Part 2.
If you or someone you know is being stalked, help is available. For resources and information on your rights, contact the VictimConnect resource center at https://victimconnect.org/ or 1-855-4VICTIM. If you’re interested in learning more about stalking awareness or would like training or materials on stalking prevention, visit SPARC's website at stalkingawareness.org.
SOURCES
Part 1 Sources: https://www.sinisterhood.com/shownotes/ep274-stalking-murder-peggy-klinke-pt1
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Counterman v. Colorado, 600 U.S. 66 (2023): https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf/22-138_43j7.pdf
Counterman v. Colorado: True Threats, Speech Harms, and Missed Opportunities by R. George Wright, Indiana Law Journal (July 7, 2023): https://ilj.law.indiana.edu/articles/Wright_Counterman-v.-Colorado-True-Threats.pdf
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