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Singer Geltona Reports Terrifying Stalker to Authorities

Singer Geltona Reports Terrifying Stalker to Authorities

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former singer Edilija Nikartaitė, known as Geltona, has reported a stalker to the authorities due to his persistent and threatening behavior.
  • The stalker has made disturbing claims, including that she is his lover or wife, and has threatened to shoot her.
  • Despite legal interventions and court-ordered treatment, the stalker's behavior continues, causing Geltona and her children to fear for their safety.

The unsettling case of Edilija Nikartaitė, once a beloved singer known as Geltona, highlights the terrifying reality of stalking and the challenges victims face even after legal recourse. Her bravery in speaking out on the show 'KK2 penktadienis' sheds light on a deeply personal ordeal that has escalated into a serious safety concern for her and her three children.

I am being stalked by a maniac. There is a stalker who always tries to find me through social media, because he has no other access.

— Edilija Nikartaitė-GeltonaDescribing the stalker's initial attempts to contact her.

What began as unwanted attention through social media has morphed into a dangerous obsession. The stalker's delusion, claiming Nikartaitė as his lover or wife and fantasizing about their children, is deeply disturbing. His threats, including those of violence, coupled with his attempts to contact her children and intrude upon her professional life, paint a picture of a relentless and escalating threat.

He claims that I am his lover or wife. He imagines that my children are practically ours together. Absolute delusion.

— Edilija Nikartaitė-GeltonaDetailing the stalker's delusional beliefs about their relationship.

Despite seeking help from law enforcement and a court ordering him to undergo treatment, the stalker's pattern of behavior has not ceased. Nikartaitė's account of his past actions, including posting disturbing comparisons of her and her daughter, and his recent misuse of her personal data, underscore the ongoing nature of her distress. The fact that he has completed his court-ordered treatment and is now allegedly free, only amplifies her fear and the feeling of vulnerability.

There are also waves of indignation that he will shoot me because he cannot reach me.

— Edilija Nikartaitė-GeltonaRecounting the stalker's violent threats.

This situation is a stark reminder that for victims of stalking, the ordeal doesn't always end with legal action. The psychological toll, the constant fear for personal safety, and the struggle to regain a sense of security are immense. Nikartaitė's decision to carry a gas canister for self-defense speaks volumes about the level of fear she lives with daily. We hope for a swift and effective resolution that ensures her safety and peace of mind.

I walk around with a gas canister because I don't know where he might be lying in wait for me.

— Edilija Nikartaitė-GeltonaExpressing her current state of fear and self-defense measures.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.