Unveiling 15 Key Differences Between 'Baby Reindeer' and Real-Life Events

"Martha" Never Incarcerated

In the made-up story of "Baby Reindeer," Martha Scott gets sent to prison for nine months because of her obsession with someone. This gives a clear ending to her stalking. But in real life, Richard Gadd's experience with his stalker was different. He said in interviews that the real person, "Martha," was never put in prison. He sees her as someone who's been through trauma, just like him, and knows he didn't always handle things well when they talked. Gadd understands that the situation is complicated and thinks putting her in prison would be wrong, even though their problem was solved years ago. This leaves him feeling confused and unsure.