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Real People. Real Crimes. | Introducing CRIMES OF REDDIT

Aug 25, 2026 · 6m

Summary

The hosts discuss a listener’s story about enduring years of harassment from a stalker known as "PAX." After the stalker’s messages ceased following the death of the listener’s mother-in-law, she realized the abusive relative was the culprit. The episode explores the complex grief her husband faces and the listener’s decision to withhold the truth to spare him further pain during his mourning.

Topics discussed

Intro: Promoting Crimes of Reddit podcast Story begins: Mother-in-law's death and stalker disappearance The stalker 'Pax' and failed police reports Hosts discuss the 'Unknown Number' documentary parallel OP suspects mother-in-law; husband's grief reaction Discussion on grief and primal parent-child bonds Similar stories of discovering family members as stalkers Debate on when to reveal suspicions to grieving husband Outro: Where to listen to Crimes of Reddit
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