Paul DeWise’s downward spiral began with a letter of self-loathing, revealing his inner demons long before his obsession turned deadly. Struggling with anger issues and paranoia, he convinced himself that Lauren, his estranged wife, was betraying him. His fear of abandonment consumed him, leading to obsessive text messages, stalking, and desperate video pleas for her to return. As Lauren tried to escape his grasp, Paul’s desperation turned into dangerous rage.

Despite his history of emotional instability, no one could have foreseen the horrific events that would unfold. What started as manipulation soon became full-fledged surveillance. Paul tracked Lauren’s movements, photographed her at bars, and even signed up for GPS tracking services to monitor her whereabouts. When he discovered her with another man, it shattered the last threads of his self-control. Within hours, his twisted obsession would culminate in a violent crime that shocked an entire community. Watch the full story to uncover the terrifying details behind Paul DeWise’s final, fatal act.