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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