FIXATED STALKER SCOTT WALTERS SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS FOR OBSESSIVE BEHAVIOR AND RESTRAINING ORDER BREACHES
A fixated stalker named Scott Walters, aged 52, from School Street, Syston, Leicester, has been jailed for three years for his persistent and obsessive behavior towards a Nottingham woman.Walters, who has been assessed as possibly suffering from erotomania—a delusional condition where a person believes someone else is infatuated with them—had an ongoing fixation on the victim.
He twice appeared at her workplace shortly after being released from prison, despite a restraining order in place.
Nottingham Crown Court heard how Walters repeatedly interrupted his sentencing with outbursts and foul language, and was also convicted of attempting to breach a restraining order on two counts.
The victim impact statement revealed that Walters' actions had severely disturbed her, with her stating that he was "ruining her life" and she was "worried about what he is capable of." She expressed how she felt she might never love normally again because of his obsession.
Judge James Sampson said: “She is now reliving a nightmare, forever looking over her shoulder fearing you may be in the background or, even worse, the foreground.
I have read your pre-sentence report which concludes you pose a real risk to women.
You may suffer from erotomania - a delusional belief - and you have little or no insight into your behaviour and your constant interruptions today to proceedings demonstrate that.
It is obvious there is no remorse.” Walters had previously served 16 months after being convicted of stalking the same victim and bombarding police officers with over 400 emails.
The court also noted that Walters' actions continued after his release, including turning up at the victim’s workplace and Nottingham railway station.
Prosecutor Abigail Hill emphasized his obsession and fixation, detailing how he kept trying to contact her and was told to leave her premises on two occasions.
The judge emphasized the risk Walters poses to women and sentenced him accordingly, despite mitigation suggesting Walters meant no malice and wished to leave custody.
Walters' criminal record includes previous stalking offences, and he was found guilty of two counts of attempting to breach a restraining order.
The court's decision reflects the serious concern about his delusional state and ongoing dangerous behavior.
