Celeste Manno was a 23-year-old Australian woman—a bright, compassionate young woman with her whole future ahead of her. She had a loving family, a promising career, and a kind heart that made a lasting impact on everyone she met. However, to one fleeting ex-colleague, a routine encounter with Celeste spiraled into a dangerous obsession, turning her promising future into a terrifying nightmare when she became the target of relentless stalking.

Celeste did everything right—blocking, reporting, seeking help—but the system meant to protect her failed in the worst possible way. On a quiet November night in 2020, her life was stolen in the place she should have felt safest.

How did this happen? And why, even with so many warning signs, was Celeste left vulnerable to a deadly obsession? Join me as I unravel the heartbreaking case of Celeste Manno and the urgent conversations it has sparked about stalking laws and protection for victims.

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