Buckle up for the latest addition to Netflix’s lineup of gripping true-crime documentaries: Lover, Stalker, Killer is a shocking nightmare that will leave you absolutely stunned if you’re not already familiar with the case.
It begins with a man named Dave Kroupa. He is in a relationship with a woman named Amy Flora, and they have a son and a daughter together. The couple grow apart and split up, prompting Amy’s return to her hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. Dave relocates there as well to stay close to his children.
He’s new to the area and decides to complete an online dating profile. He soon connects with Liz Golyar, a kindred spirit who is also a single mother of two. The pair have fun together. However, he isn’t interested in being tied down. She likewise feels the same. He continues to date and also meets Cari Farver. However, Dave’s casual romance takes a dark turn when he rejects Cari’s proposition to move in together.
What follows is a terrifying escalation of events driven by an unrelenting onslaught of threatening messages via text and e-mail. The harassment singles out Dave at first, but it quickly extends to his other girlfriend, Liz, whose car is keyed, house set ablaze, and ultimately, becomes the target of gunfire. His ex-partner Amy begins receiving harassing text messages as well.
Eerie re-creations and captivating testimonies with law enforcement detail a four-year journey of relentless intimidation. Initially, the authorities fail to grasp the severity of the situation, and when they do, they have trouble making headway. It’s tough when the suspect can’t be found. Even Cari’s family haven’t seen her, though her mom, Nancy Raney, receives occasional texts confirming she is still alive.
But just when you think you’ve grasped the full extent of the chilling saga, there’s a Hitchcockian twist lurking around the corner. Lover, Stalker, Killer is more than a fascinating documentary—it’s a cautionary tale that cuts to the bone of our modern digital age. After watching this suspenseful narrative unfold, you might find yourself rethinking that next swipe on your dating app. Love may be just a click away, but so is danger.
02-22-24
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So essentially another handwringing bit of journalism over a wildly unfortunate situation designed to scare people away from becoming social in any way, shape or form. Ok then, not at all interested in this.