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Meteorologist's Stalking Nightmare: Restraining Order Fails to Stop Obsessive Fan
15 Oct
Summary
- Kylie Bearse, a meteorologist, received hundreds of messages from a 69-year-old man over several years
- The man believed he was in a relationship with Bearse and showed up at her events, leading to a restraining order
- Despite the order, the man continued to stalk Bearse, and authorities failed to take adequate action to protect her
In September 2023, Kylie Bearse, a meteorologist at FOX31 Denver, was able to secure a temporary restraining order against a 69-year-old man who had been stalking her for years. The man had been sending Bearse hundreds of messages on social media and reaching out to her friends and family, believing they were in a relationship.
Despite the restraining order, the man continued to violate it, approaching Bearse at a charity event in August 2024 and even showing up at her home in September 2025. When Bearse reported these incidents, the Denver District Attorney's Office charged the man with a misdemeanor violation of the protection order, rather than the more serious felony stalking charge.
Bearse is now speaking out about her harrowing experience, frustrated that the legal system has failed to adequately protect her. She hopes that by sharing her story, she can raise awareness about the importance of taking stalking cases seriously and ensuring that victims like herself feel safe.
As of October 15, 2025, the man is scheduled to be sentenced on November 12, but Bearse remains concerned about her safety and the lack of a stronger legal response to her case.
