I've Got a Crush on You Trivia Quiz

Answer: California

After Richard Farley shot and killed nine people and wounded four others after years of stalking fellow employee Laura Black, the state of California enacted some of the most stringent stalking laws in the nation. Within three years of California passing the first stalking law, all 50 states in the nation had passed laws of their own.A movie starring Brooke Shields and Richard Thomas was made about the incident and was called "I Can Make You Love Me".

In Britain it was called "The Stalking of Laura Black". Richard Farley was still sitting on death row 20 years later.

Answer: Japan

The stalking murder of Shiori Ino shocked the people of Japan. She and her family had attempted numerous times to report the man who was stalking her and sending unwanted gifts. The Japanese government took the position that by not making every effort to return the gifts that were left for her, she had led the unwanted suitor on.

They also attempted to cover up their own responsibility. The stalking laws in Japan were changed immediately after this incident.

Answer: False

Women do engage in stalking but not as often as men do. Women tend to do it more often in daylight hours and are usually not as prone to violence. Women will also stalk other women as often as they stalk other men. Often this is because the female being stalked is seen as interfering with the stalker's imaginary relationship with a man she is interested in.

Answer: Rebecca Schaeffer

Rebecca Schaeffer was only 21 when she was shot killed by an obsessed fan who had stalked her for over three years. She was in her own home. Her killer is serving a life sentence without parole.

Answer: Tom Cruise

Leatherman stalked both Cusack and Cruise at the same time. She was arrested numerous times and received probation each time. She sent letters and gifts to both men and would stand outside their homes for days on end. She is unusual in that most stalkers fixate on only one person. She has thrown love letters over the fences at both men's homes but has not threatened violence.

Answer: Ronald Reagan

John Hinkley Jr. developed a fascination with actress Jodie Foster after watching her play a child prostitute in the movie "Taxi Driver". He made many elaborate plans to get her attention but settled on attempting to assassinate Ronald Reagan. He shot four people during his attempt and was declared not guilty by reason of insanity, causing great public outcry.

Answer: RCMP

Ms. Mooney sued the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) after they refused to provide proper protection from her stalker. When she tried to make reports she was told to see a lawyer. This case is slightly different in that Ms. Mooney had a previous relationship with her stalker. In the end she lost her case and the defendant committed suicide.

Answer: Through her mother

Arthur Jackson convinced the star's mother that he worked for Martin Scorsese and needed Theresa's home address so that he could offer a job in an upcoming movie. After knocking on her door in broad daylight he stabbed her 10 times in the chest, bending the knife.

He had spent years writing fan letters, attempting to meet her, following her from city to city. He was sure that they were soul mates from a past life. He received a 14 year prison sentence and then was extradited to Great Britain to be tried for a similar successful crime there.

He died in prison.

Answer: Anna Kournikova

William Lepeska attempted to swim Biscayne Bay to get to Anna Kournikova's private residence. He ended up three doors down, lounged by the pool while he recovered from the swim and was subsequently arrested. At one time he also stalked one of the Spice Girls and was also found guilty of stabbing a sleeping college student.

He was ordered to stay 1,000 ft from the tennis star and given six months in a mental facility. All choices have been professional female tennis players.

Answer: David Letterman

Ms. Ray stalked David Letterman for years. She stole his car, was found sleeping on his tennis court and left him presents on the steps of his house for years. Letterman even made some jokes about her on the air (he did not use her name).