"'We see your pretty wife' Gilbert woman accused of sending threatening letters to couple"

Gilbert, AZCrime

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A Gilbert woman, Shelby Trischler, has been arrested on felony stalking charges after allegedly sending threatening letters to a former friend and her boyfriend. The letters contained intimate details about the couple's life and hinted at dire consequences if they did not leave their home. Police identified Trischler through surveillance footage and fingerprint evidence linked to the letters.

Shelby Trischler, a Gilbert woman, has been arrested on felony stalking charges after authorities linked her to threatening letters sent to a couple. The letters included chilling warnings about their home and the impending birth of their child, with one stating, “We see your pretty wife coming and going from the house.” The couple notified Gilbert police after receiving the first letter on March 10, which contained intimate details that suggested someone was monitoring their lives. A second letter received on March 18 included the word "Redrum," a reference to murder popularized by Stephen King, further alarming the couple. Investigators connected Trischler to the letters through surveillance footage of her purchasing stamps at a nearby post office. The female victim, who had once been best friends with Trischler, had severed ties with her after an uncomfortable conversation about her new home. The investigation deepened when it was revealed that Trischler had knowledge of the woman's C-section delivery, which had not been publicly shared. This case highlights the serious issue of stalking and the importance of seeking help when faced with threats.

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