Dispelling False Allegations About D.C. Douglas: Official Statement

Background: Peyton Waukau (2018–2021)

2018: Peyton Waukau and I had a consensual acquaintanceship that involved three one-night stands and about 20 text exchanges before her behavior changed radically.

To clarify, while we met at a convention, she was not a fan of mine and did not display any parasocial characteristics.

After Peyton’s change in behavior, I discontinued all contact with her.

2019: Peyton began a pattern of harassment — reaching out to my friends, posting vague accusations online, and attempting to rally support using anonymous Twitter accounts.

At first, her claims were relatively minor: calling me an “alcoholic philanderer” or “womanizer.”

When these failed to gain traction, she escalated — weaponizing the trust and urgency of the #MeToo movement to falsely accuse me of sexual assault, then falsely labeling me a predator, rapist and even a pedophile.

As an example of her “kitchen sink” approach, she posted that I sexually accosted unwilling audience members on stage at my popular Notorious Zombie-Related Erotic Fanfic Show — an illogical claim to anyone familiar with the show (you can now enjoy the full show here for context).

Peyton posted (and quickly deleted) that she was in touch with a group of “D.C.’s victims” who were waiting for the “right time to come forward.” That was ago. No victims materialized.

2019–2021: Peyton created the anonymous account @BewareCreepyVAs, which she used to smear me and others in the voice over industry.

Despite aggressive online tactics — including reaching out to #IStandWithVic fans (who disliked my politics) and hate forums (e.g. KiwiFarms) to amplify her accusations — Peyton’s campaign failed.

Organizers, colleagues, and fans recognized the accusations for what they were: anonymous rumors without substance.

While Peyton’s primary harassment campaign ended around 2021, the @BewareCreepyVAs account remains active. It appears to still be operated by Peyton occasionally, with possible involvement from Heather Vandagriff.

For further insight, public reaction to her initial campaign can be read here.

Unpublished letters and texts further illustrate her progression toward fabricating these accusations, available to conventions upon request.

While Peyton’s actions caused me significant distress initially, I acknowledge that her behavior may stem from personal difficulties or past experiences. This doesn’t excuse the false allegations, but it helps to contextualize them.

Background: Heather Vandagriff (2021–Present)

2021: Heather Vandagriff — a longtime fan who had initially defended me against Peyton’s attacks — “split black” after I questioned her management of a Fans of D.C. Douglas Discord server she had created without my knowledge.

Following that break, Heather aligned herself with Peyton’s narrative — knowing that was the best way to hurt me — and began a coordinated harassment effort.

She started reposting Peyton’s false claims, adding her own fabricated messages, and even posing as “concerned fans” across Reddit, Twitter, and Facebook to spread the misinformation.

Heather’s tactics included:

• Taking private messages out of context to create a false appearance of misconduct
• Faking screenshots of conversations
• Contacting conventions directly to warn them with fabricated allegations
• Posting public comments under convention announcements in an attempt to shame organizers into canceling my appearances

2022: Heather narrowed her harassment mainly to replying on social media whenever a convention announced me as a guest, posting shocking but false accusations — including the claim that I was the “Bill Cosby of conventions.”

Despite her efforts, conventions that reviewed the claims found no evidence and chose to ignore or block her communications.

Today, Heather remains the only source of any harassment activity targeting my bookings.

An example of her emails can be read here.

Her pattern is predictable: post false accusations, attack others who refute her, and then disappear when blocked.

As with Peyton, no victims have come forward, no police reports have been filed, and no credible evidence has been produced.

Do not engage with nor harass Heather. I recognize that people sometimes lash out when they’re dealing with their own pain or disappointment. This understanding doesn’t validate her actions but, again, contextualizes the situation.

Key Facts Debunking the Allegations

It’s tricky proving a negative. Especially when it’s a “he said – Anonymous Twitter/Reddit account said.” In the court of public opinion, this requires critical thinking.

✅ No Victims Identified Ever:
Not a single named person has ever come forward to accuse me of misconduct.

✅ No Police Reports Ever:
There have been no reports, investigations, or criminal complaints filed against me.

✅ No Civil Complaints or Lawsuits Ever:
No civil cases, restraining orders, or workplace complaints have ever been filed.

✅ No Evidence Produced Ever:
Despite the passage of , neither Peyton nor Heather has presented credible proof.
Promises of “groups of victims” coming forward never materialized.

✅ Professional Convention Record:
I have appeared at over 130 conventions worldwide without a single incident, complaint, or concern from attendees, staff, or organizers. Only very positive reviews.

✅ Accuser’s Pattern of Harassment:
Both individuals have used anonymous accounts, fake screenshots, and public defamation tactics — often posting shocking accusations with no evidence just before an event to try to force cancellations.

✅ Most Conventions Recognize the Pattern:
Event organizers familiar with these attacks now routinely ignore or block the harassment efforts after reviewing the facts.

Below are excerpts from public tweets.

• “Yeah she’s [Peyton Waukau] a repeat stalker and has caused loads of drama in the con community. Best to avoid at all costs”

• “No one has ever had a bad thing to say about D.C. at any convention I’ve been to or worked at, and I’m the type that not only wont sweep something like that under the rug.”

• “The idea that you’d ever be sexually inappropriate or even slightly creepy towards women is hilarious to me.”

• “I just went and did a scroll through on her [Peyton Waukau] IG. Wow. That’s all I got. I’m sorry this is what you’re dealing with. I’ve got your back.”

• [Screenshots]

Legal Context

Given the false nature of these allegations, I have the legal right to pursue defamation and harassment claims.

However, after consulting with attorneys, I chose not to engage in a prolonged and costly court process for several reasons:

• No financial recovery would be likely:
  Neither individual has the assets or public platform to make a lawsuit meaningful.
• Time and energy would be wasted:
  Litigation could drag on for years with little to no practical benefit, distracting from my career and personal life.
• The false accusations have no traction:
  No victims, no complaints, and no real-world consequences have resulted from their actions among fans, industry peers, or conventions.

A FINAL NOTE

It’s worth remembering: I’m the only one involved in this who didn’t hide behind an alias. My name’s on every word in the post—and I’m legally accountable for all of it.

In any real-world context, the facts presented here would matter. Online? They fragment, distort and vanish into algorithmic noise.

So I encourage you—think critically.

Here are some things you can do If you’re upset about Peyton Waukau and Heather Vandagriff’s actions:

✅ If you know someone who has fallen for their defamation campaign, send them this post so they can see the facts and make up their own mind.

✅ Report their accounts or comments on X, IG, Reddit, et al.

✅ Always question the motives behind anonymous accounts.

Back when this trended in November 2021, so many of you stood by me and called out the fake accounts for what they were. Thank you. That support let me stay focused on my career, my life—and, most importantly, my two cats.