Have A Seat with Chris Hansen
Have A Seat with Chris Hansen is a podcast from America's most relentless crime fighter. Each week, Hansen revisits his famous stings with never-before-heard details in 'Predators I’ve Caught' and hosts in-depth interviews with law enforcement, justice, and survival experts. The show is sponsored by TruthFinder.com and encourages listener engagement via email.
Episodes
They Were Attractive Influencers... With An Ugly Truth | Ashley Cole | Have A Seat
On this exclusive episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris talks with Ashley Cole, investigator with the Cartersville, GA Police Department regarding her investigation into Josh Stapleton. Josh Stapleton was arrested for downloading and sending child sexual abusive material (CSAM) from 2018-2020 that would lead to him pleading guilty to 20 counts of sexual exploitation of children. Cole re
"You don't have my permission to film me, " Capehart. "I don't need your permission, Hansen."
He looked like a successful salesman. A former Marine. A respected
member of his community. But behind the screen, investigators uncovered something far more disturbing.
In this gripping episode Chris joins law enforcement for a sophisticated Florida sting operation that exposed the dark intentions of Nicholas Capehart, a professional window salesman whose online conversations
with someone he bel
The Epstein Case Is Far From Over | Andrew Lownie | Have A Seat
On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris is once again joined by British historian and author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, Andrew Lownie to discuss the latest surrounding the Royal Family and the Jeffery Epstein investigation here and across the pond. Did Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor think he would be immune regarding his connections with Epstein; how mu
“So my intentions, I’m gonna be blunt about this, is to help people.” Devin Fernandez
In this disturbing episode, Chris revisits the case of Devin
Fernandez, a former corrections officer who crossed the line from authority figure to alleged predator, luring a 14-year old girl for sex, during an undercover sting operation. Through graphic chat logs and tense interrogation moments, Chris exposes the calculated manipulation, grooming tactics, and dangerous mindset behind the encounter
Epstein Survivor: "Biggest Government Cover-Up In History” | Courtney Wild | Have A Seat
On this episode of Have a Seat, Chris Hansen is joined by Epstein survivor and victims advocate, Courtney Wild to discuss the latest on the files and what answers she is still fighting for. Wild gets fired up regarding President Trump, how she’s still waiting for the “real and un-redacted” files, asks why the government is not holding anyone accountable for the largest human trafficking ring in hi
"I've been depressed...but I'm not making excuses!"
In this episode Chris confronts one of the most disturbing realities of online child exploitation through the case of 43-year-old Joseph O’Rourke, a man attempting to meet what he believes is a 14-year old girl for sex. Hansen also takes listeners inside the legal aftermath, detailing the prosecution that ultimately led to O’Rourke receiving a 15-year prison sentence. Disturbing, eye-opening, and
Using a Serial Killer to Catch a Killer | Sheryl “Mac” McCollum | Have A Seat
On this special episode of Have a Seat, Chris Hansen is joined by legendary crime scene investigator, Sheryl “Mac” McCollum to discuss her latest book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer; Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer’s Daughter, and how she used the serial killer to catch a killer. The case of Melissa Wolfenbarger is something straight out of a Hollywood film with so many twists and t
"I'm a fuckin' idiot! I'm stupid! I'm dumb!" - Justin O'Connor
In this, the 300th episode of Predators I’ve Caught, Chris investigates a
chilling 2025 predator case involving Justin O'Connor in Marion County,
Florida. O'Connor, a 23-year-old oil change shop manager, gets ensnared in a sting operation after engaging in explicit chats, believing he was
communicating with a 13-year-old girl. The episode delves into the motivations and psyche behind his actions,
Epstein Survivor Reveals SHOCKING Details | Jena-Lisa Jones | Have A Seat
On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris is joined by Jeffery Epstein survivor Jena-Lisa Jones for an emotional, raw and powerful interview. Jones describes the manipulation and grooming tactics by Epstein and how he got underaged girls to “do his dirty work” and Maxwell’s involvement, her cushy prison life and the possibility of getting out early. Jones also shares her frustration
Pablo Juarez-Bertadillo
Pablo Juarez-Bertadillo is a predator caught in a Genesee County, Michigan investigation. At the time of the sting, Juarez had been living in
Burton, Michigan. He unlawfully immigrated to the United States from Mexico sometime around 2019. He worked in roofing. Juarez had been communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl. At first, Juarez discussed paying $100 for sex with the gir
Inside the Explosive Eric Swalwell Sexual Assault Allegations | Lisa Bloom | Have A Seat
To date, five woman have come forward with claims of sexual assault and sexual misconduct by former California Representative Eric Swalwell, most recently one being Lonna Drewes, who claims to have been drugged and raped by Swalwell in 2018. Chris Hansen has a seat with Drewes’ attorney Lisa Bloom to provide insight into her client, the accusations and the criminal charges they have filed. The o
“My dick in good shape.”
Henry Lopez is an alleged predator caught in a Blount County, Alabama investigation. He came to the sting house with Garson Lopez. Henry is originally from Guatemala. At the time of the sting, he was living in the United States illegally for the past year. He had at least one child. Garson was the one to communicate with the decoy over the phone, rather than Henry. He reached out to a decoy pos
The $3 Million Verdict Against Meta and Google | Joseph VanZandt | Have A Seat
As Chris Hansen continues to spread the word and educate parents on the dangers that social media and gaming platforms could have to children, a recent landmark verdict against these big tech companies might just be shifting the narrative. On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Joseph VanZandt, an attorney with the Beasley Allen Law Firm leading the national social media litigation, jo
“You ever had your boobs grabbed?” - Nicholas Jenkins
Nicholas Alexander "Alex" Jenkins is an alleged predator caught in a Polk
County, Florida investigation, part of Polk County's Cyber Guardian II
operation. At the time of the Sting, Nicholas Jenkins was living in Winter Garden, Florida. He had previously wanted to work with dialysis patients but found himself working in pest control. A posted a picture of what appeared to be a minor girl in a ho
Sean O’Brien | Have A Seat
On this episode of Have a Seat, Chris Hansen talks with Sean O’Brien, General President of the Teamsters, the storied labor union that was founded in 1903. The two have a candid conversation about a recent crimes against children investigation they did together in Michigan, how the Teamsters can help combat human trafficking, the threat autonomous vehicles will have on the work force, unionizing A
"Can I put my clothes on?" Joshua Simpson
Joshua Ryan Simpson is an alleged predator that was caught in a Blount County, Alabama investigation. He is known for being one of only three men to get completely naked during a Chris Hansen sting. At the time, he stated that he was a maintenance worker at a chicken plant, fixing the chicken incubation machines, and had been employed there for four weeks. He also had a twelve-year-old daughter,
Inside the Timothy Busfield Case with Attorney Larry Stein | Larry Stein | Have A Seat Ep. 33
On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris is joined by Larry Stein, famed entertainment attorney and lawyer for actor and director Timothy Busfield. The Emmy Award winning Busfield has recently been accused of inappropriately touching two child actors on the set of The Cleaning Lady on which he was the director. A Bernalillo County, NM grand jury indicted Busfield on four counts of
Kleider Enrique Garcia Ochoa
“I just wanted to meet people!” – Ochoa
In this episode,Chris confronts Kleider Enrique Garcia Ochoa, a man who traveled from Venezuela with sinister intentions. Kleider's story unfolds as he attempts to deny his motives for meeting a 15-year-old boy. As the tension escalates, Hansen reveals Kleider's illegal immigration status and
his involvement in a human trafficking investigation. With law
The Idaho Murders | Kristi Goncalves | Have A Seat ep 32
On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris has a candid conversation with Kristi Goncalves, mother of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the victims in the Idaho college student murders. Kristi reveals new details on the case, her thoughts on the investigation, the plea deal and the still remaining unanswered questions. The two also discuss that while the court proceedings are over, the family
Juan Guzman
"Like I said, I lost my mind." ―Juan's reason for trying to molest a minor
Juan Carlos Guzman is a predator who was caught in the Polk
County, Florida sting. Juan immigrated from Puebla, Mexico to the United States in 2004, setting up a life for himself with his wife in Hollywood, Florida. Juan, thirty-nine at the time of the sting, initiated a chat with a sheriff's decoy posing as a fourteen-y
The Dark Truth of the Gulf Coast Stapletons | Derek Baker | Have A Seat Ep 31
On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris talks with former narcotics and S.W.A.T officer and body language analysis instructor, now turned content creator, Derek Baker.
Agent D Baker has been investigating and covering the case of the Gulf Coast Stapleton’s - married couple Brittani and Josh Stapleton who documented their lavish lifestyle to followers, but what was hiding undernea
"I'm so dumb!" Douglas Cooley
Douglas Vincent Cooley is a predator caught in a Polk County, Florida investigation. At the time of the sting, Cooley had been living in or near Apopka, Florida. Shockingly, he worked at the Clay Springs Elementary after-school daycare in Apopka. Cooley had been communicating with a decoy posing as a foster mother willing to sell her fifteen-year-old daughter for sex. After learning of the girl's
Ethical Hacker Ryan Montgomery Reveals How He Started Catching Predators Online | Ryan Montgomery | Have A Seat Ep 30
In this exclusive episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris talks with ethical hacker and cybersecurity expert Ryan Montgomery for an eye-opening and informative session you won’t want to miss. Montgomery, founder of Pentester, the leading cybersecurity technology platform, talks about how he got his start in combating on-line attackers including uncovering an underground site ran by politi
Brien Terry
Chris confronts a predator who should have known better—but didn’t stop anyway. When 25-year-old Brien Terry is caught in a Marion County sting after pursuing what he believed was a 14-year-old girl, the case quickly reveals something more troubling than a single bad decision: a pattern. What begins as defiance turns into a tense, psychological unraveling—excuses, contradictions, and ultimately a
I Sat Across from Epstein: Victim's Lawyer on the Deposition, the Sweetheart Deal, and the Co-Conspirators Still Walking Free | Spencer Kuvin | Have A Seat Ep 29
On this episode of Have a Seat, Chris Hansen is joined by Chief Legal Officer and Litigation Director of Gold Law, Spencer Kuvin. In 2005 Kuvin represented the first known victim of Jeffrey Epstein whose report to Palm Beach Police Department kicked off the investigation and later exposed Epstein’s sex trafficking ring. Kuvin and Hansen discuss the missed opportunities and warning signs of that
"Call me, "Master!" - Christan Medina
Christan Medina is notable for having called five separate Ubers to pick up a 14-year-old child for sex, wanting to do BDSM things with the 14-year-old, and for making her call him, "Master." Medina was caught in a sting by Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office. Instead of making an excuse for not knowing her age, he instead just said, "How do I know she's 14?" and that there was no way to know she
Sheriff Reveals Disturbing Roblox Kidnapping Case | Sheriff John Budensiek | Have A Seat
On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris is joined by Martin County, Florida Sheriff John Budensiek to talk about the harrowing case of two underaged sisters who were groomed on Roblox and eventually kidnapped by a man from Nebraska. For Hours went by and the family and law enforcement had no word, no leads, no clues, but it was a tech-savvy and quick thinking detective that cracke
Anthony Farr
A seemingly ordinary car salesman hides a far darker agenda. Anthony Farr of Little Rock spends hours behind the wheel, driving six long hours across state lines for a meeting he believes will be with a minor. What began as a series of explicit online messages quickly turns into a disturbing journey fueled by anticipation—and intent. But when Farr finally arrives in Livingston Parish, Louisiana,
Ken Paxton | Have A Seat ep 27
On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Hansen is continuing his investigation into Roblox, the on-line gaming platform that is at the center of controversy surrounding lax measures to keep children safe from predators. Chris is joined by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as he too has filed suit against the mega-gamer for not protecting children, not disclosing crimes, and is asking for
Joseph Ross
"If she wanted to play, I probably would have done oral and that's about it."
―Joseph Ross
At the time of the sting, Joseph Ross resided in Marquette City, Michigan. Ross was communicating with a fifteen-year-old decoy run by the Marquette County Sheriff's Office. During his chat with the decoy, he requested that she wear a thong, a halter bikini top, and pigtails and informed her that he was i
Andrew Lownie| Jeffrey Epstein & ex-Prince Andrew | Have A Seat ep 26
On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris is joined by British historian and author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, Andrew Lownie to dissect the relationship between ex-Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson and Jeffery Epstein and what it means for the future of the Royal Family. Other high-profile names with ties to the monarch surround Epstein and his crimes, but Andr
Jesus Javier Valverde-Texta
Thirty-year-old Jesus Valverde Texta was arrested on October 23 in Genesee County, Michigan, after allegedly attempting to meet a 15-year-old girl following a sexually explicit online exchange. The arrest stemmed from a GHOST Team investigation that took an unexpected turn—Texta arrived at the meeting location while Chris was still interviewing another alleged predator. Hear the full breakdown of
Jason Sokolowski | 764: A New Terror | Have A Seat ep 25
*This episode contains sensitive material and talk of suicide, audience discretion is advised*
In this heartbreaking, shocking and emotionally raw episode of Have a Seat, Chris Hansen talks with Jason Sokolowski, a Canadian father whose daughter died by suicide in 2025 after being groomed by someone she met on Roblox and was messaging with on Discord. Penelope was just 16-years-old when someone g
"That's cool. Fifteen's my fantasy." Eric Lee
Eric Lee is an alleged predator that was caught in a Blount County, Alabama investigation. At the time of the sting, Lee had been living in or around Centerpoint, Alabama with his mother. He worked as a mechanic at a car dealership. Lee had been communicating with a decoy posing as the aunt to a fifteen-year-old girl. He asked the decoy for a picture of her face or body. The aunt told Lee that h
Jumpsuit Pablo | “No Human Being More Worthy of the Death Penalty Than Wade Wilson” | Have A Seat ep 24
On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris is joined by true crime YouTuber Paul White, aka JumpsuitPablo, to dive into the heinous crimes committed by Wade Wilson, the Dead Pool Killer. Currently the focus of the new Paramount+ series, Handsome Devil: Charming Killer, Hansen and White explore how the Florida man went from murderer to viral heartthrob, amassing a harem of “Wade Wives
Milan A. Mikho
“Would it be cool if I spent the night? You can say no.”
In this episode of Predators I’ve Caught, Chris breaks down the chilling sting that led to the arrest of Milan Miko, a 25-year-old culinary student caught attempting to meet a minor for illegal sex. Working alongside the Genesee County Sheriff’s team, Chris reveals how Miko allegedly left
his girlfriend’s family dinner to pursue the meetup—
TN AG Jonathan Skrmetti | “Parents Had No Idea What the Risks Were” | Have A Seat ep 23
Have a Seat with Chris Hansen continues its coverage and conversation surrounding the gaming platform Roblox and the controversy of their questionable security measures. On this episode, Chris Hansen is joined by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti who is joining his AG colleagues and filed a lawsuit against the company ‘alleging that they lure children into an environment it knows is da
James Patterson
“I just came to meet a girl to have sex. I didn’t know she was underage!”
James Lee Peterson is a predator caught in a Marquette County, Michigan
investigation. At the time of the sting, Peterson had been living in
Wallace, Michigan. He had a son who was twenty-three and a daughter who was twenty-one at the time. Peterson has an extensive criminal history, including many possession of TCH charg
EMERGENCY EPISODE: Help Find Missing Teen Thomas Medlin | Have A Seat
On this urgent, special episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris is joined by Eva Yan, mother of Thomas Medlin who’s been missing since January 9th. 15-year-old Thomas of Long Island was seen on CCTV footage at Grand Central Station at 5:30p that same day, his cell phone was later found in lower Manhattan. The Suffolk Police Department believes that Thomas went into the city to meet someon
Ronnie Knight | A Look Back at the MOST SHOCKING Moments from To Catch a Predator | Have A Seat ep. 22
On this special episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris and his former lead security officer Ron Knight take a trip down memory lane and reflect back on their years of catching potential predators together. From memorable men such as Rabbi David Kaye to John Kennelly, and the massive investigation in Riverside County, CA, Hansen has brought Knight ‘out of retirement’ to reveal to fans what
Daryl Alan Rudick
Come on, man! I didn’t see the text!”
Daryl Rudick is an alleged predator caught in a Blount County, Alabama investigation. Rudick began communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl. Before the decoy revealed her age, Rudick
requested "just sex" in exchange for a $100 donation. When Rudick arrived to the sting house, he talked with the decoy about her Northern accent. He had her
Investigating Roblox: Playground for Predators? | Russel Coleman | Have A Seat ep. 21
Kentucky Attorney General Russel Coleman joins Chris Hansen on this episode of Have a Seat to discuss his recent lawsuit against the gaming platform Roblox. AG Coleman joins his colleagues in such states as Florida, Louisiana and Tennessee in the fight to make Roblox safe against on-line child predators. AG Coleman calls Roblox a playground for criminals to have access to kids and that could lead
Mark Barrett
"Ah! Oh my god, you scared the crap outa' me!" Barrett's reaction to Chris
coming out.
Mark Barrett is a predator caught in the Blount County, Alabama investigation. He is mostly known for his large ears, muscular build, and passive aggressive attitude during his arrest and interview. Barrett was born in August of 1985. In a joint operation between the Blount County Sheriff's office and the Gen
Epstein Survivor Reveals SHOCKING Details About Human Trafficking Experience
On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris is joined by Jeffery Epstein victim and survivor Juliette Bryant. Bryant recounts, in disturbing detail, meeting Epstein and other high profile figures, what happened when he and his staff took her from South Africa to the U.S., and her time on both Epstein’s private Caribbean island and ranch in New Mexico. Bryant also shares rarely seen ph
Feras Klisli
Feras Mahmoud Klisli is an alleged predator caught in a Polk County, Florida investigation. At the time of the sting, Klisli had been living in
Orlando, Florida with his wife, Heba, and their adult disabled daughter.
Klisli had been communicating with a decoy posing as a fourteen-year-old virgin girl. Described as "cryptic" by detectives, Klisli said in the chat
that he wanted to kiss the girl a
271 Predators Caught | Chris Sanson | Have A Seat Ep. 19
On this episode of Have a Seat, Chris Hansen is joined by the dynamic, passionate and polarizing lawman of Genesee County, Michigan, Sheriff Chris Swanson. Most recognized for dropping his riot gear and joining a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest in Flint, Sheriff Swanson and Hansen dive into the many projects and community efforts Sheriff Swanson has and is spearheading; from how G.H.O.S.T (the Gen
Stosh Gizinski
Stosh Gizinski is a predator caught in a Genesee County, Michigan investigation. He is notable for claiming that he only came to the sting house to look for his long-lost missing sister. At the time of the sting, Gizinski had been living in Lapeer, Michigan. He had been working as a roofer and has had various licensing and business issues in the past. He also had two daughters that were fourteen
MULTIPLE Teachers Accused of Grooming Students at Chicago High School
It’s a diabolical and sickening case of a Chicago Public Schools dean who preyed upon an underaged student from 2013-2016 with constant grooming tactics, sexual assaults, and even impregnating her twice and forcing her to have abortions. But after living in fear for years, the victim recently came forward and a Cook County jury found Brian Crowder guilty of multiple counts of sexual assaults and
Rhett Warner
Rhett Warner is a predator caught in a Genesee County, Michigan investigation. At the time of the sting, Warner lived in or near Saginaw, Michigan. Warner had been communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl while going by the names "John" and "Big John." Warner's conversation with the decoy went on for about a week before going to the sting house. The decoy told Warner that her s
Trafficking Is a Global Epidemic: Epstein Survivors’ Warning | Haley Robson | Have A Seat Ep. 17
*Warning: This episode contains talk of sexual situations and sexual assault that may be triggering for some. Viewer and listener discretion is advised.
Haley Robson, victim and survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, has a seat with Chris Hansen for an emotional, raw and powerful conversation surrounding her experiences with Epstein and the recent release of the investigation files. Haley reveals to Chr
Jordan Henry
Jordan Gerald Henry is a predator caught in a Genesee County, Michigan
investigation. At the time of the sting, Henry had been married for two
years. He has a step-daughter who would turn four in February, 2025, and a daughter who was two-months-old (as of January, 2025). He worked as a welder. Henry had been communicating with a decoy posing as a
fifteen-year-old girl. In the chat log, Henry as
John Rich: Why He Wrote "Righteous Hunter" & The Threat Posed By Cyber Predators | Have A Seat
On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris is joined by legendary country music artist John Rich talk his new song, The Righteous Hunter, and music video that tackles the epidemic of human trafficking. Having co-fronted the band Lonestar, and currently one-half of the country music duo Big and Rich, John Rich is using his voice and platform to raise awareness, advocate for education
Brian Jenkinson
Brian Russell Jenkinson is an alleged predator caught in a Genesee County, Michigan investigation of Takedown with Chris Hansen. At the time of the sting, Jenkinson lived in Lapeer, Michigan. He worked in construction, building roads and working on asphalt. Jenkinson has three
children. At the time, they were 22, 7, and 13 years of age. He was unable to
see his thirteen-year-old daughter for unk
Inside Epstein’s network: Why justice failed victims for decades | Marci Hamilton | Have A Seat Ep. 15
On this episode, Chris Hansen has a seat with Child USA Founder and CEO, Professor Marci Hamilton, a leading expert on clergy sex abuse and child sex abuse statutes of limitation. As author of Justice Denied: What America Must Do to Protect Its Children, Hamilton is at the forefront of crimes against children reform in the United States. Hansen and Hamilton dive into the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghisla
David Scott, "I was just coming for a visit!"
David Randolph Scott is an alleged predator that was caught in a Blount County, Alabama investigation of Takedown with Chris Hansen. At the time of the sting, Scott had been living in Adamsville, Alabama with his wife. He also had two children, one 35 and one 38. Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon said that Scott did not have a criminal record. Scott worked as a Toyota car salesman but was describe
Roblox Facing Criminal Investigation! | Uthmeier | Have A Seat
For this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris travels to Tallahassee, Florida for a candid and in-depth interview with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier regarding his offices recent criminal charges against the online gaming platform Roblox. Uthmeier provides insight into the investigation and how Roblox is choosing profit over protecting kids by allowing sexual predators to acces
John Creamer
“My penis don't work right."
John Blake Creamer is a predator that was caught in a Blount County, Alabama investigation of Takedown with Chris Hansen. He is notable for having shot himself in his penis. At the time of the sting, Creamer had been living in or near Hanceville, Alabama. Creamer had four children between two and eight years old from two different women. He worked as a brick mason. C
"How is this a suicide?" Former Prosecutor on the Ellen Greenberg Case | Have a Seat Ep.13 Guy D'Andrea
On this episode of Have a Seat, Chris Hansen is joined by former Philadelphia Prosecutor Guy D’Andrea who reviewed and consulted on the 2011 death of beloved teacher, Ellen Greenberg. Despite being stabbed over 20 times in the chest, neck and back of her head inside her own apartment, authorities have still ruled her death a suicide. Now the Co-Managing Partner at Laffey Bucci D’Andrea Reich& Ryan
John Wesley Hunter
"I told them pacifically... that thank God... that y'all was the cops. Because I woulda been callin' the cops." ―One of John Hunter's nonsense statements.
John Wesley Hunter is a predator caught in a Polk County, Florida investigation of Takedown with Chris Hansen. He is notable for his various excuses that make no sense. At the time of the sting, Hunter lived in Davenport, Florida and worked fo
Mark Geragos | Have A Seat Ep. 12
On this episode, Chris Hansen has a seat with famed defense attorney Mark Geragos to discuss the latest and headline grabbing cases everyone is talking about. Criminal defense attorney and managing partner of the law firm Geragos & Geragos, Mark Geragos solidified his place in mainstream media and high-profile criminal cases while representing notable clients such as Winona Ryder, Michael Jackson
Nelson Louis
Nelson Louis — The Hotel Key Sting
Chris breaks down the case of Nelson Louis, a Tampa man who showed up at a Polk County hotel after negotiating with someone he believed was a foster mother selling her fifteen-year-old daughter. Despite knowing the girl’s age and fearing a setup, Louis handed the decoy $100 in the lobby and accepted the key to the room—where deputies immediately arrested him. I
"Within Minutes, I Could Find a Predator" | Have a Seat Ep. 11 Schlep
On this week’s Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, victim-turned advocate and YouTuber “Schlep” joins Chris to update him and viewers on his continued fight for increased security measures on the Roblox platform. Schlep reveals that he’s learned of more predators on the gaming platform, and that more victims have come forward to report criminal activity. The two also dive into Attorney Generals that
“I’m lonely. I’m a lonely person.”- Matthew Klein
Chris delves into the case of Matthew Klein, a 43-year-old caught attempting to meet underage boys online. Using his expertise, Chris explores the troubling excuses predators, like Klein, give, such as loneliness and personal struggles. The episode uncovers Klein’s dual life as a law firm receptionist and Uber driver, questioning his motivations and the potential harm he posed. Chris also discusse
WHAT EVERY VICTIM NEEDS TO KNOW: CHRIS HANSEN WITH RENÉE WILLIAMS | Have A Seat
On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris is joined by Renée Williams, the CEO of the National Center for Victims of Crime, an organization dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities harmed by crime. The two discuss the importance of the Center’s work as well as with victims of high profile cases such as Jeffrey Epstein and Bill Cosby. Williams explains how to navig
“Glory Hole Jerry”
In this jaw-dropping episode of Predators I’ve Caught with Chris Hansen, a Monroe, Michigan sting takes an unexpected twist when two predators from the same neighborhood arrive at the decoy house within hours of each other. One of them, 53-year-old Jerry Daniel Hetherington, stands out for all the wrong reasons. Claiming he was going to “make a glory hole” for himself and the decoy, Jerry’s bizarr
Joe Petito on Losing Gabby and Turning Grief Into Change | Have A Seat
On this emotional, insightful and important episode, Chris Hansen has a seat with Joe Petito, father of Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old content creator who was killed by her fiancé while traveling the country. Petito shares what happened during the days Gabby was missing, to getting the unimaginable call that her body had been found. But through the darkness of tragically losing Gabby, Petito, alon
Willie Merrill
“That’s not my condom…they planted it on me!” Willie Merrill, a registered sex offender, was caught in a Polk County, Florida sting on Takedown with Chris Hansen. After chatting with a decoy posing as a mother offering her fifteen-year-old foster daughter for sex, Merrill suspected it might be a setup—but came anyway. Arrested in his car
outside the hotel, he argued with officers, demanded a lawy
KIDS AT RISK ONLINE: CHRIS HANSEN & CYBER EXPERT WARN PARENTS
Chris Hansen continues his awareness and fight to keeping children safe on-line and has a seat with 30-year veteran cyber security expert Ben Gillenwater, AKA, The Family IT Guy. The two have an eye-opening discussion about what is really happening on platforms and games that are so-called ‘safe' for children, and vital tips for parents and adults on what they can do to protect children. Gillenwa
Sam Zoellner
“I can't keep doing this... or this will be my, this is just my life." Samuel
Dennis “Sam” Zoellner, a repeat offender with a history of targeting underage girls, was caught in a Polk County, Florida sting featured on Takedown with Chris Hansen. Using the screen name “Jack_Loud,” the 26-year-old initiated contact with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl and drove to meet her. As he arrived,
Why Was Logan Federico’s Killer Free After 39 Arrests and 25 Felonies? | Have A Seat with Stephen Federico
On this weeks emotional episode, Chris Hansen has a seat with Stephen Federico, father of Logan Federico, a 22-year-old student from Waxhaw, North Carolina who was allegedly murdered by Alexander Dickey on May 23, 2025. Dickey, a habitual and repeat offender, with at least 39 arrests and 25 felonies on his record was free to walk the streets - the streets of Columbia, South Carolina where Logan w
Adam Duellman
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Adam Michael Duellman was caught in a Marquette County, Michigan investigation featured on Takedown with Chris Hansen. After contacting a decoy posing as a 15-year-old boy, Duellman’s chat quickly turned explicit, prompting Hansen’s team to rush to the sting house. With only hidden cameras in place, the crew captured Duellman arriving just minutes after leaving work—expecting to mee
Predators on Roblox? Chris Hansen Reveals the Truth Parents Need to Hear | Have A Seat...Live from CrimeCon
On this special episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris brings you his very important and topical session from CrimeCon Denver surrounding the head-line grabbing and controversial gaming platform Roblox. Roblox is an on-line virtual universe played by millions around the world, but there are also dangerous people lurking behind avatars that are wanting to harm to your children. Hansen is
Joshua Cummins
Joshua Ralph "Josh" Cummins was caught in a Polk County, Florida sting on Takedown with Chris Hansen. Known for his unsettling phone call and desire to play “the nervous game,” the 28-year-old began chatting online with a decoy posing as a 14-year-old girl. He soon escalated, obtaining her number and talking for nearly an hour. The following night, Josh texted that he was in her area, telling the
Fraud, Scams, and Identify Theft | Have A Seat with Haywood “Woody” Talcove
On this episode of Have a Seat, Chris Hansen is joined by Haywood “Woody” Talcove, CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions to talk the latest in fraud, scams and identity thefts putting you at risk to becoming a victim. From government to COVID fraud; to DOGE and EBT scandals; to bad actors operating on the dark web stealing your identity and sleeper-cells and cyber-terrorism group operating on U.S. soi
Wesley Beehn
Wesley Phillip Beehn is a predator that was caught in the 2024 Genesee
County, Michigan sting of TruBlu’s Takedown with Chris Hansen. Beehn is best known for repeatedly asking the decoy to call him "daddy" in the
chatlog. When Beehn was confronted by Chris Hansen, Chris asked if he wanted him to call him "daddy" to which Wesley responded with
"no." Chris called him it anyway. After Beehn was arre
Inside 'Predators': Justice, Controversy & The Legacy Of 'To Catch A Predator' | David Osit
Chris Hansen has a seat with documentary producer and director David Osit on his new film “Predators”, which dives into the cultural phenomenon of Dateline’s To Catch a Predator. Hansen and Osit discuss the series’ impact, the headline grabbing controversies, and how Hansen’s investigations into crimes against children have evolved over the years. If you’ve been a long-time viewer and fan of Chris
Thomas Soetaert
Thomas Jerome Soetaert is a predator caught in a Marquette County, Michigan investigation of Takedown with Chris Hansen. He is notable for wanting to take the decoy into the middle of the woods to have sex with her. At the time of the sting, Thomas lived in Skandia, Michigan. He previously had a live-in girlfriend, but the relationship failed. He also had two kids who lived with their mother. Th
Child Rescue Coalition | Have A Seat
Chris Hansen has a seat with Carly Yoost and Greg Schiller of the Child Rescue Coalition, a nonprofit organization that rescues children from sexual abuse by building technology for law enforcement, free of charge, to identify, arrest and prosecute child predators. This episode will leave audiences shocked and stunned at the amount of child sexually abusive material that is being shared and traded
Jared Weaver
Jared Michael Weaver is a predator caught in a Genesee County, Michigan
investigation of Takedown with Chris Hansen. He is mostly known for claiming that Satan tempted him come to the sting house to sabotage his marriage. Weaver began communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl. After being informed of the decoy's age, Weaver said, "Ok," then asked if there was a place he could p
Sheriff Chad Bianco | Have A Seat
Chris Hansen talks with Riverside, California Sheriff Chad Bianco about his run for Governor, joining the Republican party, the drug and gang problems plaguing the state, and the two reminisce about one of the most successful child predator operations in Hansen’s career.
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