The Case of Joshua Stimpson | Stalking turns Deadly
Profile of Patrick Mackay by Mandeep Rai We often find ourselves asking what could have happened if things had been different. Hindsight is everything. It is important that we learn from what has happened in the past in order to prevent future tragedies. I spent lockdown in a Kent cottage with no neighbours nearby. After reading into some stories of stalkers, I began to wonder...are we ever really alone? Please educate yourself on stalking cases, and reach out to the appropriate channels if you or a loved one are experiencing this. Today we look at a case of severe stalking, which would result in a young woman's life coming to a tragic end. Molly McLaren was a University of Kent student, aged 23, when her life was taken by her ex-boyfriend Joshua Stimpson. Stimpson, 26, a warehouse worker, was born in Stoke on Trent, but moved to Medway, Kent. He was described by those who knew him as a bright man, but there were 2 sides to Stimpson. The Kent based man became depressed...