May 23rd 2024.
In 2018, Frankie Boyle's stalker appeared in a Scottish court, causing a stir in the media. The 51-year-old comedian has been open about his experience with being stalked, which has now resurfaced with the popularity of the show Baby Reindeer. Despite the show receiving rave reviews, Frankie has been unable to bring himself to watch it due to the painful memories it brings up.
Frankie's stalker was a female who became obsessed with him, going as far as living under a tree near his house and constantly tracking his whereabouts. She even followed him to a hotel during the Edinburgh Fringe festival. Frankie shared on his podcast, Here Comes The Guillotine, that he can't watch Baby Reindeer because it hits too close to home. He recounted a time when he noticed her in the front row of one of his shows, dressed in a disheveled evening gown and looking furious. Her lack of personal hygiene was also a concern for Frankie, as she seemed more focused on living under a tree than taking care of herself.
The similarities between Richard Gadd's real-life experience and Frankie's own stalker situation have made it difficult for him to watch the show. In Baby Reindeer, the main character, Donny, is a comedian who is also stalked by a woman named Martha. The show portrays the sinister and obsessive nature of stalking, with Martha waiting outside Donny's house, sending him thousands of emails, and even harassing his family and girlfriend.
Despite the show being a work of fiction, many internet sleuths have been trying to uncover the identity of the real-life Martha. It is believed that she is a 58-year-old Scottish woman named Fiona Harvey. However, in an interview with Piers Morgan, Fiona denied stalking Richard and claimed that the show was exaggerated and not based on true events. The backlash from the show has caused her significant harm, and she is now seeking legal action.
The stalker, who was acquitted of the charges brought against her, was found not mentally responsible for her actions. She was ordered to be detained under the Mental Health Act for six months and given a non-harassment order banning her from contacting Frankie for three years. The show has since been released on Netflix, where it has gained even more popularity.
Despite the controversy surrounding the show, it continues to be a hit with viewers. However, for Frankie, it remains a painful reminder of his own experience with being stalked. He has shared that he is now assembling a team of lawyers to handle the aftermath of the show's release. The show serves as a reminder of the real-life consequences of stalking and the impact it can have on its victims.
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