It is with much regret and great sadness I was forced to record this video, with Sybelle Foxcroft of Cee4life, and that I eventually had to post it here, on my personal blog.
Most people who know me know that for the last two years I have had to deal with a sick, obsessive, dangerous stalker in my life, a deranged and self-proclaimed sociopath named Camille Marino.
As I relate in this video interview below regarding this unfortunate matter, Marino, a one-time platonic friend who became obsessed with me, stupidly sent death threats to a vivisector, was imprisoned for it, and tried to pin the blame on me. She has constructed an epic story of herself as a victim of state repression and of personal betrayal, when in fact she is a senseless and reckless individual who has issued death threats to vivisectors from coast to coast, and it finally caught up with her.
For two years I endured the most vicious lies, hateful slander, and intense harassment as this so-called”activist” sat behind her computer in her Florida trailer park (where, as she herself told me, she lives off “disability” payments and donations from gullible supporters), hell-bent on accomplishing her true mission to “destroy” me and numerous other activists she has targeted as well. After two years of hoping this problem would go away, it has only escalated, as Marino has targeted every aspect of my professional and personal life.
Marino acquired without permission a copyrighted draft of an early version of this video, forcing me to publish this last version (below) it, and she then took this video and added further slander and lies to it, resorting once again to fabricating photoshopped emails and text messages. This prompted me to publish here the authentic version of this video.
Regrettably, everything I say in this video is absolutely true, and it is only the first of many steps I am finally taking to defend myself against this sick individual, dangerous sociopath, and utter fraud who is stalking me and the animal rights movement as a whole.
Sorry about all that Steve what a tragedy; if you need a place to get away send me an e-mail.
Steve – this woman sounds not only like she is a psychopath, but also part of a satanic network. I think I have tried to mention these networks to you once before, but perhaps you did not understand what I was trying to convey. The fact that Camille mentioned her desire to drink your blood speaks volumes about the energies that are working through her. These people (and I use that word loosely) have a systematic approach to how they attempt to take people out. Once they have spotted someone who is a threat to their sadistic agenda (such as yourself), they send in a decoy like Camille who knows how to manipulate the target (in this case, you) through their areas of highest vulnerability. I am sure Camille said many things to you that played into your areas of deepest emotional pain. This is how they ingratiate themselves into people’s lives. They try to fill an emotional void, knowing they can play on people’s weaknesses to their own advantage. Once they have finagled their way into people’s lives, they begin to reveal their insanity little by little. By the time their target realizes who and what they are really dealing with, it is usually too late. The target has typically already given away access to their personal lives and their personal information which makes it easy for the psychopath to commit slander and defamation and to undermine almost every single aspect of the target’s life.
Once we understand the true nature of what we are dealing with, it makes it easier to keep going forward, calling in all the highest forces of spiritual good to be at our side.
Vivisection and all forms of animal abuse and torture emanate from satanic networks. The entire scientific and medical community is FILLED with satanists. Please look into how these networks work and the type of torture and abuse they inflict on animals and children. Also, learn how they work with smear campaigns, targeting those who are their biggest threats.
The most important thing is that you eliminate her entirely from your life, not allowing any contact whatsoever ever again. This could mean moving, changing your phone number, and even changing your job — or whatever it takes to make sure she cannot access you or your life ever again. Zero contact is a key to having the nightmare end.
I am so sorry this is happening to you. I hope it passes quickly and that this psychopath is locked away in jail for good.
Sending you heart wishes for spiritual protection and emotional well-being.
@ Birth… It’s evil at play, nothing to do with “Satan” or any outside force…it’s all in “humanity,” thanks largely to religions of dominion, i.e., Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, among other self-infecting habits of this species and their self-worshipping “god.” Just wanted to say that.
PS: @Birth… I’d meant that generally, about evil, not specifically about this case. Just tired of people pointing the finger elsewhere.
Lucifer is a force in opposition of inequity and deceit, and all evil is based in inequity and deceit. Truth and justice extinguish evil. Lucifer is only our “light” to see the truth and get to justice. Dominion religions have typically always frowned upon that, thus we have “evil Satan” to blame our own wickedness on, and sadistic, cowardly “Satanists” who don’t know what the hell they’re talking about.
The finger-pointing needs to stop if we’re to really come out of this moral/ethical “coma” humanity has been under for so long. Otherwise I love what you said up there, even if I’m still not taking a position on this case.
Steve, Thank you for doing this video to come forth with this ongoing assault on you & the Animal rights movement as a whole. Although, I have been removed from this since the beginning of her spouting these insults and allegations against you, I recently saw evidence of her ongoing agenda to continue to attack you. I have become even more vigilant with my opinions of her and her supporters. First off, who the hell are they to call themselves AR, I have paid attention from the beginning, back to the myspace daze, where Camille arrived on the scene with no knowledge of animal rescue in any area. I have followed your work for activism long before then, very impressed with your understanding and sincerity for the animals pain and suffering in all areas of this movement, not just a single issue. I have had stalkers too in my life, and know what to expect, and, from the beginning, I felt that Camille had an “obsession” with you, which led me to keep my distance from communicating with you very much so, which is hard because, the dialogue you, Capt Watson, & Anthony Marr (& Jason) led me to feel there was serious hope for the animals, and I enjoy so much learning and networking all that great well spoken information to others to give everyone that wants it, empowerment to make a difference and be a voice for the voiceless. Camille has offered none of that, it has all been ego centric manic ranting. At first, she was trying to mimic you with her “direct action” attitude, but then slowly I could see, her interpretation was of direct action, and that she was alienated people in the movement and the legal system, giving us a bad name by her over the top, un diplomatic actions towards the vivisectors right at a time that I, personally, was having discussions with some of them, and a few were listening? Y/N? Regardless, her attacks against you are all crystal clear of her agenda, and that is of pure jealous anger, and from a not so well perspective, yes, making her highly dangerous, yes, and now I have spoken publicly, but that is what I do for all. What has disturbed me even more about this situation, is that, certain people in this movement I thought I had respect for, are still on her friends list that I took a look at a few months ago, and the kicker to me, was, the NAALPO site featuring her post last month..REALLY? *Sigh*
I also find many, many vegan/animal rights people to be rude, unkind and cruel toward other people; some who are very good at fighting for animal liberation but is a terrible person to have as a friend. On the flip side of that, I’ve known wonderful people who are so kind and caring toward other people, but then they support cruelty to animals by eating them or buying products tested on animals even though they have been educated about animal cruelty and veganism.
Is it asking for too much–perhaps “perfect” people–in wanting to see more vegan/animal rights people who are also kind to their fellow human beings and would make good friends? That’s very rare indeed, in my opinion!
People forget that veganism is not just about respecting the life of animals; veganism is also about respecting humans as well–respecting ALL beings.
Steve, take care and stay safe.
Having been privy to all that has occurred, I would like to firmly state that everything Steve says is factual. And then some.
He has endured scathing attacks from this woman and her vile minions.
The next assault from her is likely to be “evidence” to back up her accusations against Steve.
In the light of my own experience of her (due to my support of Steve) this “evidence” is likely to consist of statements from people who don’t exist (aka her, using an alias); statements from the lunatics who fuel her madness – and photo-shopped, slanderous posts on social media.
Conversely, Marino has been the cause of animals losing their lives, rather than being their saviour!
Not one legitimate achievement can be claimed by this woman. She will continue to attack, due to her social status and benefit to this movement being brought into question.
Her inevitable exclusion from the ALM is on the cards. This deviant, obnoxious woman will not go quietly.
Steve, as always, you have my total support and friendship.
@ Dr. Steve Best: I had such confusion and reservations about what to believe in this mess, so I just bowed out of the whole thing. I will watch your hour+ vid when I have some more time, but in advance I’ll say I’m sorry to have tentatively believed what were evidently LIES about you. I always had this bad inkling about CM, could never perceive why exactly…apparently it was right?
Wow…stay true to yourselves, people, don’t ever let anyone manipulate you no matter how “close” they may seem to be. Looking forward to hearing the full story here…just have too much to do right now.
Peace and joy to all REAL animal people… to the end of this sick, evil program which good souls have smothered under for ages and ages.
PS: I’m writing on my blog now (it used to just sit there empty)…hope everyone will take a look and comment and share…I’m sorta lonely over there! 🙂
PS: Forgot to mention, I used to comment here as Laura in case anyone wonders who the hell I am. And I do wish good things for CM’s mental/emotional health so that this ugly chapter can be closed, but I’m still operating under ignorance, haven’t seen the vid yet.
Strange, I’d gotten halfway thru the vid last night, went to finish just now and it’s marked private. I still have misgivings about this whole thing. Knowing neither of you personally, I’m in no position to judge, don’t know what to believe. I know about rejected stalkers and the betrayals people engage in. I try to use logic, but find it impossible…as is the case when dealing with someone emotionally unhealthy, including sociopaths/narcissists.
“The best way to pull down an enemy is to divide them among themselves and destroy them from within.” Just remember that. Don’t rely on or trust other people so much, as you never know who they really are unless you know them intimately, and sometimes not even then. Be true to yourselves, good people, able to stand strong, alone. Against evil.
I wish true animal liberation advocates peace of mind, good health, continued strength, and much more success in ending this huge problem of our species’ mindless, sadistic abuse and slaughter of innocence.
I’m glad you have put your story out there. I was aware of your issues with her and quickly realized what you were up against early on. Such a horrible and unsettling situation. This video will most certainly help others avoid a similar situation with someone who is obviously disturbed. Best of luck to you, I hope things settle soon and all is peaceful in your world.
I am unable to view the video. It says it is private. I support your work and am sorry you have to endure any abuse such as you describe. Unfortunately the world is full of psychotic people and it is one of the obstacles the good folks have to deal with.
I just need to further add my opinion, based on some facts and observations of CM being in this movement for only a few years, since 2009, and Best being keynote speaker all over the world for 25, 30 years now, including side by side with Paul Watson, Anthony Marr, ect.. why is there a question or doubt who is telling the truth here.. 2cnd, I watched their edited version of the video, that was Steve’s stolen property, it made no sense, i kept waiting for some half ass decent rebuttal, and all I saw, well not sure really, the shots of Steve’s gf’s cell phone looked photo shopped. The rest was copied and highlighted Ann Parkes convo’s with people saying nothing other than frustration with CM. Lastly, i have to add, if CM was in this as a true blue ARA, why in the hell would she want to take Steve down with her, for decisions of action’s she had made as a consenting adult, does anyone really think she got Steve;s permission for every move she made? But why would she want Steve to testify for her? That would only result in him going down with her, or was that her plan? I know for a fact the any call from Jail is listened to, I know that if I had been threatening peoples lives, I would expect to go to jail, and even though, i can say, that I hate vivisectors, and wish them harm because I am so angry and frustrated that they do the horrific acts of violence on innocent animals, I know I have the legal right to say that in a public forum, but never as a personal threat to them individually and definitely not their innocent children, see, i have the sense to know where to draw a line, as I believe Steve has, and he does not deserve to go down with the one who doesn’t, and that has that as her only claim to fame in this movement. But, if I had gone that far, it could happen with the wrong drugs in my system, i would certainly not want anyone else to suffer the fate of prison too, so whose the snitch?
I finished the video, thanks for telling me it was back. It’s disturbing and alarming an I’m inclined to believe you, Steve. I’ve always been suspicious of “over the top” people coming into animal liberation who seem to overact an antagonistic “crazed” character, as animal activists have often been portrayed by media.
I mostly prefer to stay away from activists, as with activists come spies and manipulators, power struggles, jealousies, so on. I prefer to be around “regular” (but basically decent) people and help them see things newly. I too have had some animal activists be extremely rude/hurtful to me (because of my conservative politics), while many of those outside the movement are much kinder and more respectful.
However, I’ve also had people, seemingly new to all this, urge me to share ALF secrets with them, as if I’m ALF because I’m fighting for animal liberation by gathering info and putting it out there. Huge Red Flag goes up when someone asks me how to join ALF, etc. I tell them, truthfully, they’ll have to start their own ALF if really interested, that I don’t do illegal acts. But I love ALF nonetheless.
And about making violent threats, justified or not? There’s no sense in that. Someone really intent on avenging animals would simply do the act…not threaten to do it. I’m not for encouraging violent acts unless I’m ready to do them myself, which I’m not. That’s not to say I wouldn’t celebrate it if violent cowardly sadists were given a much-deserved dose of their own medicine. But I’m trying for the big picture…to help change public opinion with as much credible info as I can find and share, along with all the other decent advocates out there. The trouble is gaining the audience…it’s a subject people don’t want to face, much more comfortable believing “experts” and claiming innocent ignorance in supporting sadistic abuse and killing of innocents.
The animals shouldn’t be enduring any of this. Yet there they are, and here we are, letting others disrupt things and cause rifts, etc. So every one of us needs to develop a lot of “loner strength” and stop relying on others so much. Hone those manipulation detectors and STOP BEING GULLIBLE because someone seems all gung-ho about animals. Be like a rock.
Yadda yadda… you’re probably realizing it was better with me gone from here, lol. End of speech, for now.
PS: In the above I make no real observations about Camille…speaking in more general terms…since I don’t know her, and after reading her side of things posted on May 31 at NIO website, I’m still not taking sides here. This is between a rock & a hard place. It’s terrible. I plan to not comment on this matter any more, since I’m unqualified. I wish both parties well, hoping they’re sincere in being for animals, believing they are. Hoping the right road will be taken by all, for the success we need in freeing those animals from people’s sickness and evil.
I feel sorry for any critter to be in her ‘care’,i’m counting on Karma to set things straight
A psychopath,a Narcissistic Personality Disordered Camile Marino !!! : she is first and foremost characterized by her senseless, remorseless, and completely empathy-devoid use, abuse, manipulation, and exploitation of Dr. Best…
the heart of this personality style is…being devoid of any empathy-based sense of bonding to others, having virtually no conscience, having such a pathological sense of superiority that she feels entitled to prey on those she sees weaker and remorselessly engaging in predatory aggression. It’s important to remember also that predatory aggression is not rooted in anger, but in pure and heartless desire!
In the aftermath, victims describe being unable to trust, feeling extremely vulnerable, experiencing rage, having obsessive thoughts, lost self-esteem, fear, anxiety, , physical illness, and irrational and extreme behavior such as total isolation and withdrawal or even suicidal thoughts or actions
recovery may be to “reconcile with harm.” The concept is explained in detail in an article by Nancy A. Stanlick, “Reconciling with Harm: An Alternative to Forgiveness and Revenge.” It’s a useful mindset for times when “…forgiveness, revenge, and traditional reconciliation may be impossible, inappropriate, or morally undesirable.”
I would like to begin by stating that some people will fault Steve Best for ever having a friendship with this woman in the first place. I am sure that he regrets that now and keep in mind, many of us who have been in the movement for long enough will have worked with people in the past who we regret ever getting involved with at all. I am not infallible and will admit to being guilty of this, myself. We learn and we grow.
Steve Best is not lying about what he went through and what this woman has caused. I can vouch for the majority of what has been stated in the video and the facts surrounding Marino’s arrest are accurate. She was no “political prisoner”. That was a self-generated title which was utilized to garner sympathy amid the unwitting in the activist community. There was nothing political about her arrest. If you’re a lunatic and you threaten peoples’ lives, there is a good chance that you’re going to be locked up. It is just that simple.
The campaigns of at least two very well respected organizations meant to garner the release of animals enslaved within the brutal clutches of vivisectionists’ laboratories were thwarted because of this woman’s ridiculous and detrimental antics. This alone, is unforgivable. Some of those animals are no longer alive. It is not surprising that a person who would threaten to take the life of a real animal rights activist’s cat would care more about public notoriety than the life of an animal. These are not the actions of an individual who cares about animal liberation, animal rights, or animal equality. This is a narcissist seeking publicity at the detriment of the animal rights movement.
Marino has also publicly attacked our organization’s efforts (partnered with other nefarious individuals), spouting nonsense about legalities that she has absolutely no knowledge of. Granted, this made her (and her sidekick at the time) look extremely foolish and they did not harm our campaign in any way however, the point is that Marino tried to hurt our legitimate efforts and this is typical of her.
Not all that long ago, I was regularly receiving nasty letters over Facebook from what were either her Kool-Aid guzzling cult followers or her, herself hiding behind phony accounts (of which she generates many..over a dozen that I have counted thus far), acting like schoolyard children, casting baseless insults that amount to absolutely nothing. I once received a letter from a man claiming to be her husband, expressing his desire to “meet” me during a time when I was forced to make a public statement in retort to one of her attacks against Stopcrush.org. Whether the letter was sent by Marino, her husband, or one of her followers posing as her husband matters not. Such an obvious, foolish intimidation tactic is typical of sociopath behavior and no one should be shocked by any actions taken by a woman who has publicly promoted violence against children. We are talking about a person who recently and very publicly posted on Facebook, her sentiments of joy regarding my sister’s death. Only a monster would do the things that this woman has done.
Furthermore, I see this individual as disturbed. It is obvious that she is mentally ill and whilst there are people foolish enough to enable her fantasies, whether that be by encouraging her to continue acting like a lunatic (RE threatening people/promoting violence), sending her money, pretending that she is helping animals (when the reality is quite the opposite), or supporting her efforts which mainly attack real activists’ work, Marino will remain a thorn in the side of whichever effective animal rights campaign that she decides to hijack the future.