Have A Seat with Chris Hansen

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 arrested, Chris pointed out that Wesley reeked of marijuana. Sponsored by: Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/chrishansen and use promo code HANSEN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty And by TruthFinder.com. To get the answers you’re looking for and to discover information on potential predators, go to www.TruthFinder.com/predators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Hansen’s, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. This episode is brought to you in part by Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/chrishansen and use promo code HANSEN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Thomas began communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl. Initially, he requested to meet the decoy in the middle of the woods so that the neighbors wouldn't see him, and he wanted to have sex with the minor "doggystyle" while there. Thomas arrived at the sting house, "sex bag" in hand. The decoy asked him what was in the bag and Thomas responded, ominously, "oh, just something I never told you about that I like to do." It turned out to massage oil that he asked the decoy to smell. That’s when Chris stepped in and Thomas immediately admitted to Chris that he intended to have sex with the girl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 around the world, but will also learn there is hope to combat it with the help of the Child Rescue Coalition. And hear what parents and society need to be aware of to keep your children safe on-line an. This is an episode you can’t afford to miss! Www.Childrescuecoalition.org This episode is brought to you in part by Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/chrishansen and use promo code HANSEN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 park a medium sized truck and trailer. At one point, after knowing her age, he sent a video of himself masturbating. He also promised to pay the decoy $80 for sex. When he arrived to the sting house, the decoy asked him about the various loads he had delivered that day, since he was a delivery driver. Weaver complained about the work, and the decoy asked if he was ready for another "load." Not seeing the pun, Weaver discussed his next delivery that he still had to do. After Chris emerged and had Weaver sit, Weaver stated, "I had a bad gut feeling that this was not the place to be. Home Title Lock. When’s the last time you checked your home title? It’s the legal proof you own your home—and scammers are stealing it to grab your equity. Use promo code HANSEN at HomeTitleLock.com for a FREE Title History Report and a FREE TRIAL of Million Dollar TripleLock Protection: 24/7 monitoring, instant alerts, and up to $1 million to help fix fraud if it happens. To get the answers you’re looking for about new people in your life and to discover information on potential predators, go to TruthFinder.com and also follow our weekly TruthFinder Predator Update to see what we can uncover next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. This episode is brought to you in part by Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/chrishansen and use promo code HANSEN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Cono DeSarli Jr. is a predator caught in a Polk County, Florida investigation. He is notable for being obviously high during his interview, and for claiming that he only showed up to prove to the police that he knew it was a sting because of his dark web and tech knowledge. DeSarli Jr. began communicating with a decoy posing as a fourteen-year-old girl. The decoy was run by the Polk County Sheriff's Office as part of its Operation Cyber Guardian II. John DeSarli Jr. arrived at the hotel used for the sting in his company van and with a shirt draped over his head just minutes after John Hunter was arrested, Hunter needing to be ducked into a nearby room. DeSarli initially did not comply with officer's orders to get on the ground until his leg was kicked and he was forced to. A deputy accidentally kicked him in the head. Chris Hansen described DeSarli as "combative and smug from the start." He was brought to the Polk County Jail and later interviewed by Chris, who described the interview as "one of the most shocking, surprising, and frustrating conversations I've ever had." Sponsored by: TruthFinder. Curious about where our most notorious predators are now? We were too, so we partnered with TruthFinder.com to track down predators we’ve busted over the years to give you the facts on their past and the scoop on what happened to them after our show. To get the answers you’re looking for and to discover information on potential predators, go to TruthFinder.com and also follow our weekly TruthFinder Predator Update to see what we can uncover next. Home Title Lock. When’s the last time you checked your home title? It’s the legal proof you own your home—and scammers are stealing it to grab your equity. Use promo code HANSEN at HomeTitleLock.com for a FREE Title History Report and a FREE TRIAL of Million Dollar TripleLock Protection: 24/7 monitoring, instant alerts, and up to $1 million to help fix fraud if it happens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this debut episode of "Have A Seat with Chris Hansen," legendary journalist Chris Hansen interviews the iconic rapper and actor Ice-T. Explore Ice-T's fascinating journey from the gritty streets of Los Angeles to Hollywood stardom, as he shares candid insights and untold stories that reveal the man behind the persona. Hansen delves into Ice T's diverse career, exploring resilience, creativity, and reinvention. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his work, this episode offers an engaging glimpse into the mind of a true pioneer. Don't miss this chance to have a seat with Chris Hansen and Ice-T, where the stories are real, and the insights are profound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry William Hayes is an alleged predator caught in a Polk County, Florida investigation of Takedown with Chris Hansen. At the time of the sting, Hayes had been living in Plant City, Florida. Hayes had been in the Army for 20 years, but was a disabled veteran at the time of the sting. He had three children, a twenty-year-old, a seven-year-old, and a twelve-year-old. Hayes had been communicating with a decoy posing as the father to a fifteen-year-old female foster child, selling the girl for sex. In a somewhat different scenario than the typical investigations, Hayes met the decoy father in a hotel lobby. The decoy and Hayes discussed the deal and Hayes paid the father the agreed upon amount, plus $10. The decoy gave Hayes a key for a hotel room, under the guise that the girl would be waiting there for him. The decoy father described Hayes as "very nervous," and "cold." When the father asked that Hayes not hurt his daughter, Hayes responded, "I'll take care of her." A search of Hayes vehicle uncovered a passenger seat filled with dozens of empty cans of Monster energy drinks, sandwich bags, and pizza boxes. Deputies detained Hayes as he entered the hotel room and took him to a mobile processing unit where Chris was able to interview him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have A Seat with Chris Hansen—the new platform from America’s most recognized investigative journalist. In Predators I’ve Caught, Hansen reopens the cases that shocked the nation—bringing new revelations to the confrontations that made headlines around the world. Then in Have A Seat with Chris Hansen, he goes face-to-face with survivors, law enforcement, and insiders—hard-hitting interviews that cut to the truth. Two shows. One trusted voice. Have A Seat with Chris Hansen—where predators are exposed and the story doesn’t end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter Bryant is an alleged predator that was caught in a Blount County, Alabama investigation of Takedown with Chris Hansen. At the time of the sting, Bryant had been living in Trussville, Alabama. He recently had graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in mechanical engineering and was working in a soil laboratory. Bryant had been communicating with a decoy posing as a mother and her fifteen-year-old daughter. Bryant requested a "bareback blowjob and pussy from both of [the decoys]." He agreed to $175 for the sex. When Bryant arrived at the house, he met the decoys at the door and paid the mother $200. Chris came out and asked Bryant what he was thinking when driving up to the house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucas Ralph Field is a predator that was caught in a Monroe County, Michigan investigation of Takedown. At the time of the sting, Field had been living in Ida, Michigan. He was "self-employed in the nursery business," referring to landscaping. At the time, Field's 96-year-old mother had been living with him, with Field responsible for her care. Field had been communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl. Field told the decoy that if she ever wanted to leave home without any place to live, that she should contact him. He also requested that the two get together for breakfast the next morning so that he could meet her in preparation for her possibly running away in the future. He expressed concern about the meeting the decoy in public, however, due to her age. The conversation quickly turned, with Field asking how much the decoy would charge for "DFK" (Deep French Kissing) in his truck that night. Field acknowledged that concern, stating that he was only "trying to find a happy medium," whereby he could still sexually exploit a child without having full sex. The sting was set up in a local hotel room. Field had initially got lost finding the room, but after calling the decoy a second time, he was able to find it. After entering the room, Field was immediately taken into custody by police and sat down for a talk with Chris. When asked what the decoy's age was, Field acknowledged that he knew her age to be fifteen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Alan Lee is a predator that was caught in a Monroe County, Michigan investigation. Lee began communicating with a decoy posing as a fourteen-year-old girl. After the decoy said her age, Lee stated that he wanted to "hookup." Lee was nervous that "this might be a To-Catch-A-Predator thing." He also video called the decoy to ensure that she was real. During the call, he told the decoy that "people are weird," referring to people setting up sting operations, not referring to himself. The sting took place in a local hotel room. Lee was apprehended by police immediately upon entering the room. Lee told Chris that he came to just "hang out." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calvin Veldt is a predator caught in a Marquette County, Michigan investigation of Takedown with Chris Hansen. He is notable for offering Chris money in return for him being able to leave. Veldt had been communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl. After finding out the decoy's age, Veldt said, "I would love to fuck the shit out of you. You sound young. Do you swallow?" Veldt told her that she made him "horny," but warned her that if he were to drive far "it better be really good pussy." Veldt and the decoy had a phone call where Veldt said that he had already driven to her town. He stated that he would pay her money just to talk until he felt comfortable with her, due to the fact that he was worried about going to "fucking jail." He said that once he feels comfortable with her, he'd give her $150 and "have a field day" with her. After making some initial pleasantries with the decoy, Chris emerged to confront Veldt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juanmiguel Diaz is a predator caught in a Polk County, Florida investigation of Takedown with Chris Hansen. He is notable for his claim that he was investigating the decoy to gather evidence to report to police. Juanmiguel Diaz communicated with a decoy who he believed to be a fourteen-year-old girl. The decoy was un by the Polk County Sheriff's Office as a part of its Operation Cyber Guardian II. Initially, he was in contact with the decoy's mother via Adult FriendFinder. He asked the mother how old the daughter was and, after being told fourteen, he asked if he would be having sex with both the mother and the daughter. He asked for a picture of the daughter as well as her phone number to begin talking to her directly. He told the daughter that he was not interested in her due to her age. However, after the decoy asked if Diaz wanted to have sex with her, he told the decoy, "if you're[sic] mother is ok then I guess it's ok." Juanmiguel Diaz was arrested after he arrived to the hotel where the sting was planned, taken to the police station, and placed in a room to be interviewed by Chris. Diaz claimed that he initially declined the offer to rape a child but "couldn't get it out of his mind" while he was working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the time of the sting, Clifford Mitts lived in Chesaning, Michigan with his wife of 46 years, but believed that the incident may cause a divorce. He had two children who were 40 and 35 years-old at the time, and similarly believed that he would be "disowned" if they were to find out about the incident. Mitts had been communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl. After entering the sting house and communicating briefly with the decoy, Mitts said, "Ah, I'm good," then turned to walk out of the door. Chris stopped him and told him to have a seat at the table, but Mitts refused saying, "No, I ain't gonna do anything." Mitts then stated that he will not do anything with the decoy and attempted to step around Chris multiple times while saying, "I'm in trouble." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trevor Kyle Walker is a predator caught in a Polk County, Florida investigation. Walker arrived at the sting house at approximately 4:30am. The decoy foster mother met him outside, where they briefly spoke, before he walked in. He was immediately apprehended by deputies who took him to the ground outside of the front door. He was processed by police before being sat for an interview. Through tears and sniffling, his first words were, "Chris Hansen." Walker claimed that he would have "chickened out" had police not been there. Police found metal rings in Walker's pockets when searching, but Walker claimed that they were hydraulic o-rings that he used at work and not used for sexual pleasure. For much of the interview, Walker had a large string of nasal mucous hanging off of his nose which he could not wipe because his hands were cuffed. His message to other potential predators was "Do it, so they can bust you and throw you in jail." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan Joseph Abramson is a predator caught in the Marquette, Monroe, Michigan sting. He is mostly known for his resemblance to actor Tony Revolori, as well as his mental breakdown during his interview and arrest, whining about losing his job and making an odd face when asked if he'd had sex with a child before. At the time of the sting, Dylan was twenty-one years old and an aerospace engineering student at Michigan Tech College. He lived with his parents in Houghton, Michigan. Dylan approached a girl who claimed to be nineteen years old from a prostitution advertisement. He immediately asked what services she provided and if she did French kissing; the girl then made it clear she was only fifteen years old. Dylan was greeted by the decoy at the front door. The two made conversation for a moment, with Dylan acknowledging that she had a bong and that he would be willing to share some of the mariujana in his car with the decoy. When the decoy went upstairs using the phone charger excuse, Dylan attempted to follow her, only for Chris to come out and stop him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew John Bonjean is a predator caught in a Polk County, Florida investigation of ⁠Takedown with Chris Hansen⁠. He is notable for being a fan of Chris', mentioning Chris' name in the chat, and anxiously laughing throughout the interview. Bonjean began communicating exclusively with the decoy posing as the minor, saying, "I would like to be sexual with a young girl." The decoy again told him her age, 12, and asked if that was okay, to which he responded that it was. He expressed concern that the decoy may be a police officer. He later stated that he thought it could be Chris Hansen because the decoy asked him to bring condoms, which is a common tactic throughout predator investigations to show. He should have listened to his hunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Professor's Double Life In this disturbing episode of Predators I’ve Caught, Chris Hansen confronts Dr. Vijay Mannari—an award-winning chemistry professor and respected academic leader—after he arrives at a sting house believing he’s meeting a 15-year-old girl. Despite a decorated career in sustainable polymer research and decades in education, Mannari attempts to justify explicit chats and a proposed cash-for-contact arrangement with a bizarre claim of philanthropic curiosity. Caught on camera and confronted by Chris, the professor spins tales of misunderstood generosity, all while hiding his actions from his family. This episode explores the shocking contradictions between public persona and private intent—and the devastating consequences of a secret life exposed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices