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‘Obsessed’ Deal patient stalked gynaecologist with gifts and love letters in Kent hospitals

An “obsessed” patient launched a sustained stalking campaign against her gynaecologist by lavishing him with gifts and love letters - and leaving him with nightmares.

Lisa Beevers, of Sholden near Deal, repeatedly hunted down Dr Martin Farrugia at hospitals in Ashford and Margate, even deceiving his secretary into handing over his mobile number.

Lisa Beevers, of Sholden near Deal, repeatedly hunted down Dr Martin Farrugia at hospitals in Ashford and Margate
Lisa Beevers, of Sholden near Deal, repeatedly hunted down Dr Martin Farrugia at hospitals in Ashford and Margate

Margate Magistrates Court heard the 59-year-old was Dr Farrugia’s regular patient for nine years when her infatuation took a sinister turn in 2023.

It was when attending a routine appointment at Margate’s Spencer Private Hospital in November, that Beevers insisted Dr Farrugia treated her.

When she returned to the Ramsgate Road site days later demanding to see him, staff explained he was not there.

Neil Sweeney, prosecuting, said Beevers then left a card, saying: “Thank you for so much for your care”, signed off with a love heart and the words: “If you are a free man text me”.

In the coming weeks, Beevers sent a letter to his work expressing her love, adding she “was going to get him,” Mr Sweeney said.

Sensing trouble, the doctor raised the alarm with colleagues prompting an alert to circulate among hospitals.

Yet days later, Beevers, also known as Easton, descended on his wing to deliver an array of gifts, including £250 and a love letter - then returned to the hospital and phoned to check if he received them.

In January 2024 police spoke with Beevers about her behaviour.

Margate Magistrates' Court
Margate Magistrates' Court

But undeterred, she booked an appointment with Dr Farrugia’s department via her general practitioner, who was unaware of her stalking tendencies.

Beevers turned up at the hospital several more times throughout February, even arriving with gifts, Mr Sweeney explained.

Detailing the extent of Beevers’ devious scheming, the lawyer described how she duped a hospital secretary into handing over Dr Farrugia’s mobile number.

Posing as someone the doctor knew over the phone, she claimed to have dropped her mobile down a toilet, subsequently losing his contact details.

With new-found access to his personal line, Beevers unleashed a barrage of disturbing texts and phone calls, prompting the doctor to fear for his family’s safety, forcing him to place his device on silent, causing him to miss some professional communications.

And when Dr Farrugia switched to working at One Ashford Hospital in Kennington Road, Beevers traced him the following June, Mr Sweeney explained.

“She sent a friend in with a card for him,” he added.

Stalker Lisa Beevers, 59, will be sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court, where judges have harsher sentencing powers
Stalker Lisa Beevers, 59, will be sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court, where judges have harsher sentencing powers

The court heard Beevers was arrested three days later and, when later charged, retorted: “I have been a very silly woman”.

In victim impact statements read out in court, Dr Farrugia revealed he was “unclear whether her symptoms were just made up” to target him.

“It has worried me to the extent I have had nightmares about this… at this point, I’m considering changing my working pattern.”

He expressed deep concerns she may turn up at his home address following the “very worrying escalation of events”.

“I’m also worried about the impact this will have on my partner, who is aware of the situation, and my children.”

Beevers’ obsession culminated from years of bi-annual appointments, whereby she found the doctor “an impressively professional man,” her lawyer explained.

Ian Bond, mitigating, told magistrates Beevers was of previous good character, and experiencing a rocky divorce in the lead up to her offending.

Describing how Beevers would speak to Dr Farrugia about her personal life, Mr Bond said: “He became a confidant rather than just a professional advisor.

Magistrates sent Beevers’ case to Canterbury Crown Court, where judges have tougher sentencing powers
Magistrates sent Beevers’ case to Canterbury Crown Court, where judges have tougher sentencing powers

“She became obsessed by Dr Farrugia and sought him out but she was in a state of mental distress at the time.

“My client has moved on.”

When magistrates retired to consider sentencing, Beevers could be heard calling to her lawyer: “Do I send (Dr Farrugia) a letter of apology or not?”

“No, definitely not,” Mr Bond replied.

Due to the seriousness of Beevers’ offending, magistrates sent her case to Canterbury Crown Court, where judges have tougher sentencing powers.

Beevers was granted conditional bail, where she must not contact her victim or attend any location where he is apart from during a legitimate medical appointment.

Appearing in the dock on Thursday wearing a black jacket, Beevers had pleaded guilty to stalking involving serious alarm or distress at the same court last December.

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