Daniele Giovanni ValtierA 56-year-old man from El Paso, Texas, was arrested outside Shakira’s Miami Beach mansion on Monday.
Those arrested had sent gifts such as wine, chocolate and toys to the singer’s villa from the end of December to the beginning of 2024.
Additionally, she publicly shared numerous social media posts detailing a fictional relationship with the singer and sparked concern among security personnel.
Daniel John Valtier, Shakira’s stalker arrested in Miami. Photo: IGThe arrest
Valtier showed up in front of Shakira’s house at 00:45 and was arrested by local authorities.
The next day he was taken to court, where he stated that he could not comply with the order to stay away from Shakira, stating: “She’s my wife, I talk to her all the time“.
It was also revealed during the hearing that Shakira’s security team had asked her to stop sending gifts and posting details about the singer on her networks.
The postcard of a Miami motel that Daniel John Valtier, Shakira’s stalker, published upon his arrival in the city. Photo: IGConcerns increased when the stalker posted a photo on Instagram at a Florida motel, where he also claimed to have visited the artist’s home in Miami.
The judge’s reaction
At the hearing, prosecutors asked for a $50,000 fine, but the judge doubled the bail to $100,000 and immediately issued a restraining order, spooked by the defendant’s claims about his relationship with Shakira.
Colombian singer Shakira during her performance at the annual Latin Grammy gala, held this Thursday in Seville. Photo: EFEThe magistrate, in fact, reminded him several times during the trial that Shakira was not his partner: “No, sir, she is not your wife, she is not your wife!”
It is not known what the stalker’s goal was.
Source: Clarin
