You’d never leave your front door wide open, but you might be doing the digital equivalent every time you check into a hotel, or vacation rental—or even use a public bathroom.
Texas couple Kayelee Gates and her fiancé were celebrating their engagement at a Silver Spring vacation rental when they noticed something odd—two smoke detectors directly above their bed. Upon closer inspection, they discovered hidden cameras recording their most intimate moments. Police confirmed cameras were also installed in the bathroom, capturing everything without their knowledge.
“I’ve definitely had many cry sessions about it. Like, I can feel my heart start beating really heavy and fluttery whenever I start thinking about the situation. I get a little shaky even talking about it.”
The couple filed a $75,000 lawsuit, but the emotional and psychological damage was already done.
“It gives me the heebie-jeebies not knowing if someone looks at me weird because they may have seen the video. That always lurks in the back of my head every time I meet somebody.” —Kayelee Gates
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