For years, he texted vulnerable women. Then they found out who he was

The text popped up on K’s phone while she was staying in a domestic-violence shelter. For T, it arrived as she grieved the death of her husband. C got the text as she grappled with serious mental-health issues. P was feeling lonely and unlovable.The texts all appeared to be from a wrong number. They said things like, “Hey buddy, how’s it going?” and “How was your fishing trip?” and “Hey Rick, what are you up to, man?”