An alleged stalker of Taylor Swift, Brian Jason Wagner, remains unlocated despite false claims, threatening emails, and escalating harassment. Swiftโs team tightens security amid growing fears.
What Has Happened So Far
- Taylor Swift obtained a temporary restraining order (TRO) on June 9, 2025 against 45-year-old Brian Jason Wagner of Colorado. Heโs accused of harassing Swift over months, making bizarre claims like she is the mother of his child, that she lives with him, or that they are in a romantic relationship โ all of which Swift says are โuntrue and disconnected from reality.โ mint+2Elvis Duran and the Morning Show+2
- Wagner allegedly showed up at Taylorโs Los Angeles home multiple times beginning in mid-2024. In one incident in July, he carried a glass bottle that could have been used as a weapon. Swiftโs security team also discovered he had tried to change his driverโs license address to hers, and had attempted to send mail to her home. The Express Tribune+3Elvis Duran and the Morning Show+3mint+3
The Escalation & Threats
- Swift and her team collected hundreds of emails from Wagner, sent from prison and afterward, to her staff and to a โTaylor Swift Fan Clubโ email account. These messages include declarations of love (โWifeyโ), pleas to talk, stories about his life, and fabricated claims about their relationship. Taylor Swift News+2The Blast+2
- Legal filings say Wagner made threats via email and in person. He claimed Swift owed him something, that he needed to see her in person, and in some exchanges, said things that alarmed her team. Elvis Duran and the Morning Show+1
Investigator on the Case โ But Missing
- Taylorโs team hired private investigator Brooke Berg to locate Wagner. However, despite multiple phone calls, texts, stakeouts, and checking former residences, he remains elusive. The court filings say Wagner is โeither transient or actively concealing his whereabouts.โ The Blast+2The Times of India+2
- Wagner has avoided being served court documents, hasnโt responded to communications, and seems to have adopted behaviors to evade detection. Taylor Swift News+2The Blast+2
Swiftโs Response & Security Measures
- Swift declared in court that she has never met or communicated with Wagner, disputing all his claims. mint+1
- The restraining order demands that Wagner stay at least 100 yards (or feet; reporting varies) away from Taylor, her homes, her workplaces, and her car. The Express Tribune+1
- Her security team has become more vigilant. They change or adjust promotional appearances if threats are considered serious. They have also taken precautionary measures at public appearances. India Today+1
Why This Is Especially Concerning
- The duration of Wagnerโs stalking behavior (since 2024) and the range of harassment โ from physical visits to digital threats โ show this is not a one-off.
- His attempts to manipulate identity documents (DMV address change), use of false claims, and failure to be located raise risk levels.
- The emotional toll on Swift and her associates is high, with privacy invasions, the possibility of violence, and constant anxiety.
Whatโs Next
- There is a court hearing (or scheduled hearings) to make the restraining order permanent. Swiftโs legal team will likely present more evidence. Taylor Swift News+1
- Authorities and investigators will try to locate Wagner, either through law enforcement resources or through further legal pressure.
- Swiftโs team will probably continue precautionary security changes, adjusting her public schedule and appearances as needed.
Conclusion
Taylor Swift is facing a serious and unsettling stalker situation with Brian Jason Wagner. False claims, threatening behavior, and privacy invasions have escalated. Even as a private investigator and legal team try to bring him to justice, Wagner remains missing, heightening concern for Swiftโs safety. For now, the singer is forced to live with this threat looming, carefully guarded and legally protected.
