A Texas Woman's Descent into Fear: Stalker's Bizarre Gift-Giving Spree
In a chilling case of alleged stalking, a northwest Harris County woman reported to police that she was being terrorized by someone who left an assortment of trinkets at her doorstep, declaring his love for her and making her feel "harassed, annoyed, offended, and alarmed." The incidents began on June 23, 2025, when Jorge Escalante Rivera, 29, started leaving figurines, including a snowman, birdbath with a cardinal, candle, and two angels, along with handwritten notes at the victim's doorstep.
Security cameras captured Rivera's visits, showing him walking away from his gifts, often accompanied by the sign of the cross. The following months brought more unusual gifts: a doll of Jessie from "Toy Story," another cardinal bird figurine, an El Salvadoran flag, and a crucifix. In each instance, Rivera left behind notes expressing his love for the victim, with one message even referencing lyrics about kidnapping and sexual assault as acts of love.
The third visit occurred just weeks later, on November 1, when Rivera left a broom with a handwritten note in Spanish that said, "the most beautiful witch," along with a smiley face. As the incidents escalated, the victim contacted people she knew, sent them photos of Rivera and his car, and even enlisted the help of her former employer, who confirmed Rivera's identity.
It wasn't until December 25, when cameras recorded Rivera's car stopping in front of the victim's house and throwing something onto her yard, that authorities took action. On January 8, Rivera was charged with felony stalking, and just days later, he was arrested.
The woman told investigators she felt "harassed, annoyed, offended, and alarmed" by the bizarre gift-giving spree, which left her fearing for her safety and her home. The case serves as a disturbing reminder of the lengths some individuals will go to express their obsession, and the importance of taking such allegations seriously.
In a chilling case of alleged stalking, a northwest Harris County woman reported to police that she was being terrorized by someone who left an assortment of trinkets at her doorstep, declaring his love for her and making her feel "harassed, annoyed, offended, and alarmed." The incidents began on June 23, 2025, when Jorge Escalante Rivera, 29, started leaving figurines, including a snowman, birdbath with a cardinal, candle, and two angels, along with handwritten notes at the victim's doorstep.
Security cameras captured Rivera's visits, showing him walking away from his gifts, often accompanied by the sign of the cross. The following months brought more unusual gifts: a doll of Jessie from "Toy Story," another cardinal bird figurine, an El Salvadoran flag, and a crucifix. In each instance, Rivera left behind notes expressing his love for the victim, with one message even referencing lyrics about kidnapping and sexual assault as acts of love.
The third visit occurred just weeks later, on November 1, when Rivera left a broom with a handwritten note in Spanish that said, "the most beautiful witch," along with a smiley face. As the incidents escalated, the victim contacted people she knew, sent them photos of Rivera and his car, and even enlisted the help of her former employer, who confirmed Rivera's identity.
It wasn't until December 25, when cameras recorded Rivera's car stopping in front of the victim's house and throwing something onto her yard, that authorities took action. On January 8, Rivera was charged with felony stalking, and just days later, he was arrested.
The woman told investigators she felt "harassed, annoyed, offended, and alarmed" by the bizarre gift-giving spree, which left her fearing for her safety and her home. The case serves as a disturbing reminder of the lengths some individuals will go to express their obsession, and the importance of taking such allegations seriously.
I mean can you even imagine getting gifts from some random dude who's just obsessed with you?! 
Like, what is wrong with him? 
He started leaving these weird trinkets at her doorstep, including a snowman and a doll of Jessie from Toy Story... like, what does that even have to do with anything?! 
And the notes! Oh man, the notes were getting more and more creepy by the minute. 
And what's crazy is that 60% of victims reported feeling "harassed, annoyed, offended, and alarmed" by these incidents. 
Like, I feel you, girl! You're right to be scared.
The woman did the right thing by reaching out to people she knew and seeking help, but it's still disturbing to think about how close we came to disaster.
Let's keep spreading awareness about this important issue! 
. Meanwhile, in Texas alone, the number of reported stalking incidents increased by a whopping 25% from 2019 to 2023 
. And get this - 75% of stalking victims report feeling "fearful" or "intimidated" during an attack 
. I mean, can u blame her? The fact that Rivera left notes referencing kidnapping and sexual assault as acts of love is just straight-up creepy 
. Anyways, did u know that the average age of a victim in stalking cases is 28, while the median sentence for felony stalking is 24 months 
. The stats are wild, right? 
this case is wild, i mean who leaves gifts at someone's doorstep with creepy notes? like what even is the goal here? is it supposed to be romantic or just plain unsettling? and omg the guy's behavior is straight up alarming... leaving a doll of toy story's main character for example, that's just messed up 
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like who sends a snowman figurine to someone's doorstep just to declare love?? its not even romantic or respectful its like stalking 101 
. idk how many times she had to deal with the constant gifts and notes before she finally got police involved, it wouldve been nice if she took action sooner 
. anyone who thinks that kinda behavior is romantic or sweet needs a serious reality check 
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. The fact that it took so long for authorities to step in is just disturbing too. I mean, shouldn't they have taken her concerns seriously from the start? Anyway, glad justice was served, but I hope this woman can finally feel safe again 
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? Girl, that's not love, that's STALKING! 
. It's cases like this that make us grateful for good law enforcement and support systems 
. This has to be a huge wake-up call for everyone to take stalking seriously, especially if you're the one being targeted! 
This whole thing is wild, you know? Like what even would make someone start leaving trinkets on someone's doorstep like that? It's just so... random 
. I mean, I've seen some weird stuff in my time online, but this takes the cake. Or should I say, it takes the snowman figurine 
totally red flag. And those little trinkets, like a snowman and a birdbath? So not romantic, more like stalker-ish 
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get over yourself, dude! But seriously though, it's insane how desperate someone can be to express their "love" and how that desperation turns into something so twisted. The fact that he even threw a broom onto her yard on Christmas Day is just, like, wow... 
I mean, what kind of person does that? It's good that the police took action and charged him with felony stalking, but can't we all just be a little more respectful of people's personal space? 
And what's up with the hand-written love letters that are like, "Hey, I'm obsessed with u"...ly weird 
. I'm glad she finally got help and he's been arrested, but can you imagine living with this constant anxiety for months?! *shudders*
. It's a good reminder to always prioritize our safety and boundaries, you know?
I can only imagine how terrifying that must be for someone to experience. It's just heartbreaking to think about how one person's actions can make another feel so vulnerable and scared. The fact that he was leaving these gifts and notes that were supposed to show his love, but really ended up being so creepy and disturbing... it's just sad. 