Eva LaRue of CSI: Miami Shares Harrowing Encounter with Stalker

Fans of CSI: Miami might recall the disturbing story of Eva LaRue’s stalker, but now the actress is opening up about the terrifying 12-year ordeal in the new documentary “My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story,” set to stream on Paramount+ on Thursday, November 13. The stalker, who used the alias “Freddie Krueger” in his threatening letters, targeted LaRue and her daughter, Kaya, causing immense distress for the family.

In the documentary trailer, excerpts from the letters reveal the frightening nature of the threats made by the stalker. LaRue describes the experience as “absolute psychological terrorism,” highlighting the impact it had on her and her daughter. Despite her success on CSI: Miami, LaRue found herself living in fear due to the menacing messages she received.

LaRue’s daughter, Kaya, also shares her perspective in the trailer, recalling the heartbreaking impact the ordeal had on her as a child. LaRue expresses the profound sense of failure she felt as a parent, unable to protect her daughter from the threats they faced.

The stalker, identified as James David Rogers, was sentenced to over three years in prison in 2022 after pleading guilty to multiple charges related to the stalking and threats against LaRue. Court documents revealed that Rogers’ campaign of harassment started in 2007 and continued until his arrest in 2019, during which time he sent dozens of threatening letters to the actress and her family.

The documentary sheds light on the disturbing reality of celebrity stalking cases and the lasting impact they can have on the victims. For LaRue, the experience was a deeply traumatic chapter in her life, prompting her to take extreme safety measures to protect herself and her loved ones.

“My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story” offers a chilling glimpse into the effects of prolonged and targeted harassment, emphasizing the importance of taking such threats seriously and seeking legal recourse to hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.