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 deeply relevant in today’s digital world, this episode is a stark reminder that predators rarely look the way people expect — and why vigilance remains critical. Sponsored by: TruthFinder.com. To get the answers you’re looking for about the new people in your life, and to discover information on potential predators, go to www.TruthFinder.com/predators Have A Seat merchandise at https://haveaseat.dashery.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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