A Florida man's disturbing obsession with a pregnant model escalated into a terrifying campaign of harassment and death threats, including a chilling promise to cut her unborn baby from her womb.
The beginning of a nightmare
Christopher James Casey, 37, became fixated on the expectant mother after discovering her social media profiles. What began as unwanted attention rapidly spiralled into something far more sinister when the model was approximately seven months pregnant.
"I'm going to cut the baby from your womb and take it," Casey threatened in one message, according to court documents that reveal the horrifying extent of his campaign.
A coordinated harassment campaign
The stalker employed multiple tactics to torment his victim:
- Creating fake social media accounts to bypass blocks
- Sending threatening messages through various platforms
- Attempting to contact her family members
- Making disturbing comments about her pregnancy
Casey's messages grew increasingly violent and specific, leaving the model fearing for both her life and that of her unborn child.
The FBI investigation
When local authorities initially struggled to identify the perpetrator, the victim turned to the FBI. Special Agent Ryan B. Smith took on the case, meticulously tracing the digital trail back to Casey.
The investigation revealed Casey had conducted extensive online research about his victim, gathering personal information that made his threats feel terrifyingly real.
Justice served
Christopher James Casey eventually pleaded guilty to cyberstalking. During his sentencing hearing, he received a 30-month prison sentence followed by five years of supervised release.
US District Judge John L. Badalamenti emphasised the severity of Casey's actions, stating they had caused "substantial emotional distress" to the victim during what should have been a joyful time in her life.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the real-world dangers that can emerge from online obsessions and the importance of taking digital threats seriously.
