Woman Arrested for Stalking Shia LaBeouf After Alleging He Is a Clone
Alyssa Couture, 40, was arrested on July 13, 2026, in New Orleans on a misdemeanor stalking charge after allegedly following Shia LaBeouf to a bank parking lot, according to Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office booking records. Sources told TMZ that Couture, who claims to be married to the actor, made alarming statements during police questioning, including assertions that LaBeouf is a “clone” with mixed DNA and that he is being sex-trafficked. LaBeouf’s team has not commented publicly on the allegations.
Couture, who has posted over 5,000 videos on Instagram addressing LaBeouf directly, was seen pacing near the bank while the actor was inside with his girlfriend. Police first encountered her on June 30 after she traveled from New Hampshire to New Orleans. During the July 13 incident, LaBeouf was captured in a viral video asking Couture to “leave me alone,” stating, “You’re scaring my dad. You’re scaring my people. Leave me alone.”
Alleged Stalker Claims LaBeouf Is a Clone and Victim of Sex Trafficking
During police questioning, Couture claimed that the celebrity LaBeouf was a “clone” created in a secret lab using his DNA and hers, according to sources. She also alleged that the clone was being sex-trafficked and that LaBeouf’s father’s social media posts communicated with her via AI. These claims were part of a broader pattern of behavior, including her 2026 visit to LaBeouf’s father’s home, where she accused him of hiding LaBeouf’s “real body.”
Couture’s GoFundMe page, launched in May 2026, states she has schizophrenia, heart disease, scoliosis, and PTSD, and describes her as a “stroke victim with a traumatic brain injury and a torture victim.” She has also posted videos in which she recites the Muslim call to prayer and wears a hijab, according to a report by MEGA/GC Images.
Stalker’s History of Online and In-Person Proximity to LaBeouf
Couture’s online presence includes nearly 5,400 Instagram posts addressing LaBeouf, many of which begin with her saying “Hi Shia” before sharing updates about her life. She has posted videos since at least December 2025, according to a review of her account. In one video, she claims to have been “married” to LaBeouf, a relationship she allegedly pursued despite his denials.
The incidents escalated in July 2026, with Couture reportedly traveling to LaBeouf’s California home after claiming multiple women had committed sex acts on his “clone,” which angered LaBeouf. Police arrested her hours after she posted a video of the confrontation in a grocery store parking lot, where LaBeouf reiterated his plea for her to leave him alone.
LaBeouf’s Legal Troubles and Public Image
LaBeouf, 39, has faced legal issues in recent years, including a February 2026 arrest in New Orleans for two counts of simple battery after a Mardi Gras altercation. He pleaded guilty to the charges and was ordered to undergo substance abuse treatment and weekly drug testing. His move to Louisiana in 2025 followed his split from actress Mia Goth.
The New Orleans Police Department does not identify stalking victims due to privacy policies, but the timeline of Couture’s arrest aligns with her encounters with LaBeouf.
Context and Legal Implications of the Stalking Allegations
Cyberstalking, defined by a House of Representatives resource as “repeated contact that makes you feel afraid or harassed,” encompasses both online and in-person behavior. Couture’s actions, including her persistent online messaging and physical presence near LaBeouf, could meet the legal threshold for stalking. However, no independent verification of her claims about the “clone” or sex trafficking has been provided by authorities.
The case highlights the complexities of navigating public figures’ interactions with obsessive fans.
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