Dateline NBC The Phantom
Sep 30, 2025
Dan Krug, the husband of murder victim Christele Krug, shares his harrowing experience in the twists of a stalking-turned-murder case. Initially viewed as an obvious suspect, Dan’s world unravels as detectives uncover incriminating digital evidence linking him to sinister stalking messages. He discusses chilling moments leading to the murder, the intense scrutiny during the investigation, and the tragic fallout of the trial. The podcast also highlights his family's fight for legislative reform to better protect victims of stalking.
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The Garage Break-In That Started Everything
- Dan returned to his garage and briefly saw someone run out, report a break-in, and police suggested changing locks.
- The family treated it as a minor property crime until later stalking escalated into something far worse.
Christele's Stalker Log And Early Threats
- Christele began receiving explicit texts, a threatening suicide suggestion, and an email with a photo of Dan taken without his knowledge.
- She compiled a meticulous 'stalker log' and involved police and a private investigator to get a restraining order.
Get Digital Proof Before Confronting Suspects
- Detectives advised collecting digital evidence via search warrants before confronting suspects to build probable cause.
- Prosecutors cautioned that confronting without proof could end the investigation if the suspect denies everything.