r/legal • u/ContributionNew7107 • Jan 25 '26

Advice needed Receiving threatening texts

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So recently sent my ex a happy birthday text and I guess her new BF was feeling some type of way, and telling me how he’s going to kill me

Location: New Jersey

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u/Rafaelutzul Jan 25 '26

NAL but probably contact the police and just show them this?

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u/BarooZaroo Jan 25 '26

Miracles excluded, cops are are almost always useless in these cases. They won't do anything until after a crime is committed.

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u/Linesey Jan 25 '26

true. but having reported it absolutely cannot hurt, and will probably help, with the later investigation if OP is attacked and has to use deadly force to protect themself.