21-05-2025
Dover man facing prison time after creating fake stalker to harass women he's dated
A Dover man used anonymous phone numbers and email accounts to create a fictitious stalker to harass three women he was romantically involved with, federal prosecutors said.
Jason Subirana, 48, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Concord to three counts of stalking. Judge Steven J. McAuliffe scheduled sentencing for Aug. 27.
According to the charging documents and statements made in court, between November 2016 and December 2021, Subirana stalked three women he was in romantic relationships with.
Prosecutors allege Subirana used more than 50 anonymous phone numbers, provided by TextNow, and anonymous email accounts, to send more than 650 harassing messages to the three victims from a fictitious stalker, attempting to 'manipulate his victims, catch them in lies, and cause emotional distress.'
For example, he sent one victim a text message that read in part:
'Stop trying to make him look like a bad guy, he's the best thing you have and lucky he hasn't put you to the curb like the trash bag that you are. You want more? Be honest to EVERYONE around you. Stop thinking you are smarter than everyone.'
Prosecutors say in addition to sending harassing messages to the victims, Subirana also sent himself harassing messages from the fictitious stalker using anonymous accounts.
For example, the defendant texted himself from an anonymous TextNow number, 'Do you really think you're the only one she's banging? You really should get yourself tested. Put something in the mail for you keep an eye out for it.'
Prosecutors said Subirana also collected 'compromising information' about the victims, which he then sent to himself under the guise he received it from 'the stalker.'
For example, Subirana gained access to Victim 2's email account and forwarded himself an email exchange from 2015 where Victim 2 mentioned a potential romance with an acquaintance of hers. The defendant orchestrated a series of email forwards through anonymous accounts before making its way back to Victim 2. This email controversy led to Victim 2 admitting to the defendant a prior romantic relationship with the acquaintance.
Subirana distanced himself from 'the stalker' by accusing innocent individuals of being behind the messages.
The law provides for a sentence of up to 5 years in prison, with the sentence to be imposed by a federal district court judge at a later date.
The FBI led the investigation.
