Woman Pleads Guilty To Stalking 'Walking Dead' Star, Wife

By Kristal Dixon

A Georgia woman has been given a long-term probation sentence for stalking a Hollywood actor and his wife.

Roswell resident Kathryn Boykin, 25, on Monday pleaded guilty to aggravated stalking for harassing “The Walking Dead” actor Daniel May and his wife, Rachel May, the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office said.

The charge against Boykin stems from a Dec. 21, 2013, incident that occurred at the May’s Synchronicity Theater on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. Boykin appeared outside the theater holding a sign that read “Shut Down Synchronicity” and other disparaging remarks about Rachel May, District Attorney Paul Howard said.

Boykin was in violation of a permanent protective order that had been issued five months earlier requiring her to stay away from the couple, the office added.

According to the investigation, Boykin’s fascination with May began in December 2006 after attending one of his performances.

“She began to harass the victim and his wife mostly via the Internet and social media off and on through December 2013,” Howard added.

The Roswell resident also created several social media accounts which she used to either falsely accuse May of a variety of crimes or spread lies about the couple, the DA’s office stated.

She also posted harassing statements on the couple’s business website and on other third party websites. Boykin also sent electronic messages to the couple, which they largely ignored.

The victims responded once, asking Boykin to stop with the harassment.

When she failed to comply with the victims’ request, the Mays contacted police and obtained protective orders against the defendant. Boykin was arrested the day after the incident at the couple’s theater.

Boykin was sentenced to 10 years felony probation by Fulton County Superior Court Judge T. Jackson Bedford.

According to the terms of her plea agreement, Boykin is permanently restrained from any contact with Daniel or Rachel May or their children. She is also prohibited from using the Internet during her sentence, and must maintain her mental health medication and treatment.