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Shakira’s Miami residence witnessed a concerning incident early Monday morning when a man identified as Daniel John Valtier claimed to be the singer’s husband arrived on her doorstep.
Daniel John Valtier, 56, was arrested on suspicion of stalking after allegedly sending gifts and making unsettling social media posts directed at the musician.
Valtier, a Texan, reportedly showered Shakira with unwanted gifts like wine, chocolate, and toys via mail. Additionally, he made multiple disturbing posts on social media, according to the singer’s security team.
Just five days after his social media activity was flagged, Valtier showed up at Shakira’s home in a taxi shortly after midnight on Monday.
Authorities promptly apprehended him, and he appeared in court on Tuesday.
Notably, Valtier expressed an inability to adhere to a judge’s order to stay away from the Colombian star, claiming they were married.
‘She’s my wife,’ he told the judge. ‘I speak to her all the time.’
It’s unclear if Shakira was at the home when the suspect arrived and was quickly taken into custody.
Shakira’s security team told Valtier to stop sending her gifts and posting details about her online.
But they grew concerned when they spotted an Instagram post in which he allegedly boasted about going to the artist’s Miami Beach home and shared a photo of a business card for a motel in Florida.
Valtier was charged with stalking as well as hiring a vehicle with intent to defraud for not paying the $70 fare.
Prosecutors asked for him to be held on a $50,000 when he appeared in court on Tuesday.
The judge ordered Valtier to stay away from Shakira and not to contact despite the suspect’s claims they are married.
‘No sir, she is not your wife,’ the judge responded. ‘I have some concerns, real concerns right now, because this man is delusional.’
Valtier has criminal history which stretches back to 1988 and has been arrested for charges including drugs, aggravated assault, driving while intoxicated and public intoxication.
He was last arrested in El Paso in 2019 for criminal trespass, according to jail records.
