Woman found guilty of stalking herself | News.com.au
A WOMAN has been found guilty of stalking, in a bizarre case in which she tried to organise acts of violence against herself.
The Mercury reports Ellen Hazel Triffett, 53, of the Tasmanian Central Highlands, was given a suspended jail sentence yesterday for stalking her local store owner.
The Hobart Magistrates Court heard Bronte Park general store owner Wayne Turale started receiving a series of disturbing letters in October 2006.
Over 18 months, he received 10 of the poorly written letters, instructing him to perform or organise acts of violence against Mrs Triffett, who was one of his customers.
Each letter was signed with the name "Mick".
The court heard a crossbow was mentioned in at least one letter and the implication was that "something had to be done" about Mrs Triffett.
"I think it was 'get someone to run her over or shoot her'," Mr Turale said.
He handed each letter to police and became increasingly fearful for his family's safety.
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