The Binge Cases: My Mother's Lies

The Binge Cases: My Mother's Lies

Introducing . . . U R NEXT!

May 26, 2026 · 2 min · 3 segments

What if, one day, you suddenly became the target of an “internet terrorist”? Who can find you, no matter where you are, and make your life hell. Logging off? Is not an option. That’s what’s happened…

What if, one day, you suddenly became the target of an “internet terrorist”? Who can find you, no matter where you are, and make your life hell. Logging off? Is not an option. That’s what’s happened to Esther, Natasha and Ava. They all fell into the crosshairs of a dangerous online predator who had one mission; to control, harass and bully women and girls like them out of online gaming. A skilled hacker, he’d extort his victims. But his weapon of choice was swatting – calling in fake emergencies to get armed police to raid people’s homes, terrifying them. He seemed unstoppable, until the young female streamers he targeted joined forces and fought back… and a determined country cop took up the case. Journalist Leigh Alexander investigates a story where digital danger bursts through the screen and into real life, that will leave you wondering if any of us are really safe… Want the full story? Binge every episode of U R NEXT ad-free now by subscribing to The Binge+. You’ll unlock over 60 true crime series instantly, get early access to drops on the first of every month, and hear exclusive bonus episodes. Search for the channel on Apple Podcasts or head to GetTheBinge.com. For behind-the-scenes details, join our free newsletter at Patreon.com/TheBinge. U R NEXT is a production of Sony Music Entertainment and Novel. Follow @sonypodcasts and discover more at sonymusic.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The Binge — feed your true crime obsession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if, one day, you suddenly became the target of an “internet terrorist”? Who can find you, no matter where you are, and make your life hell. Logging off? Is not an option. That’s what’s happened…

Trailer: The Online Predator0:00 – 1:51

NarratorNarrator

0:00

[suspenseful music] If he wanted to ruin your life, he really could.

NarratorNarrator

0:06

We all know the internet has a dark side, but one online predator unleashed hell on his targets.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:13

An internet terrorist.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:15

That's the best thing to describe him as.

NarratorNarrator

0:17

Nothing would piss him off more than a young female gamer.

NarratorNarrator

0:20

He'd turn their dream of becoming a big-time streamer into a nightmare.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:26

We get big, bright lights in our face, and we have guns pointed at us.

NarratorNarrator

0:31

There is no logging off.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:34

It was unrelenting.

NarratorNarrator

0:36

And there's no getting away.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:38

Eventually, you get a message from this guy.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:41

"If you want this to stop, you have to talk to me."

NarratorNarrator

0:46

Meanwhile, he's untouchable, running circles around his victims and the cops too.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:53

This is this guy's full-time passion.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:55

That's all he wants to do is terrorize young girls.

NarratorNarrator

0:57

No one is safe.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:59

He said there's a bomb at Space Mountain.

NarratorNarrator

1:01

This guy would call in bomb threats at places like Disneyland just to see children flee for their lives.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:08

Why cause chaos for no reason?

NarratorNarrator

1:10

His targets got bigger, but he never lost his appetite for going after the young women who didn't give him what he wanted.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:18

"Why? Because I don't wanna be your girlfriend?" It's part of a controlled harassment campaign.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:24

Very aggressive and sociopathic.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:27

I can't believe what I just saw.

NarratorNarrator

1:30

To figure out who's behind it all, the cops will have to dive into the darkest parts of the internet.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:38

You wanna motivate me, tell me I can't get you.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:40

Tell me I can't find you.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:42

Tell me that.

NarratorNarrator

1:44

And figure out how they can stop him before it's too late.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:48

Oh my gosh.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:49

How is he doing all of this?

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Trailer: The Online Predator0:00 – 1:51

NarratorNarrator

0:00

[suspenseful music] If he wanted to ruin your life, he really could.

NarratorNarrator

0:06

We all know the internet has a dark side, but one online predator unleashed hell on his targets.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:13

An internet terrorist.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:15

That's the best thing to describe him as.

NarratorNarrator

0:17

Nothing would piss him off more than a young female gamer.

NarratorNarrator

0:20

He'd turn their dream of becoming a big-time streamer into a nightmare.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:26

We get big, bright lights in our face, and we have guns pointed at us.

NarratorNarrator

0:31

There is no logging off.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:34

It was unrelenting.

NarratorNarrator

0:36

And there's no getting away.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:38

Eventually, you get a message from this guy.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:41

"If you want this to stop, you have to talk to me."

NarratorNarrator

0:46

Meanwhile, he's untouchable, running circles around his victims and the cops too.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:53

This is this guy's full-time passion.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:55

That's all he wants to do is terrorize young girls.

NarratorNarrator

0:57

No one is safe.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:59

He said there's a bomb at Space Mountain.

NarratorNarrator

1:01

This guy would call in bomb threats at places like Disneyland just to see children flee for their lives.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:08

Why cause chaos for no reason?

NarratorNarrator

1:10

His targets got bigger, but he never lost his appetite for going after the young women who didn't give him what he wanted.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:18

"Why? Because I don't wanna be your girlfriend?" It's part of a controlled harassment campaign.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:24

Very aggressive and sociopathic.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:27

I can't believe what I just saw.

NarratorNarrator

1:30

To figure out who's behind it all, the cops will have to dive into the darkest parts of the internet.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:38

You wanna motivate me, tell me I can't get you.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:40

Tell me I can't find you.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:42

Tell me that.

NarratorNarrator

1:44

And figure out how they can stop him before it's too late.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:48

Oh my gosh.

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

1:49

How is he doing all of this?