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 history and Hansen asks Wild what would represent justice for her and the other victim survivors. 

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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.

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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 turns, it’s hard to believe it all happened the way it did, and how it all ended in court, will leave you shocked!  McCollum and Hansen go through all the wild ins and outs of the case and why she decided it was time to tell the real story.  But an interview with “Mac” wouldn’t be complete without getting her thoughts on the Nancy Guthrie case and they talk about her newest project set to release soon, her investigation into the escape from Alcatraz! 

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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, revealing a disturbing past of alleged abuse O’Connor himself suffered when he was 12 at the hands a neighbor couple. Chris also reflects on the impact of tougher penalties for child predators and the continued importance of exposing these cases.

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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 with the government and political climate surrounding the files yet-to-be-released and why victims like Jena-Lisa continue to be traumatized. 

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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 girl. After learning of her age, he responded "oh really," followed by immediately requesting her address. Juarez asked the decoy if she was available and whether she was a police officer. Upon being assured that she was not, Juarez said that he would be at the location within five minutes. Seeing the impending confrontation as a test to his language skills, Chris told the decoy that he would need to utilize what he learned from his four years of honors-level Spanish classes in high school. When asked why he came to the house, Juarez told Chris that it was to work on the roof. In response, Chris asked Juarez how to say "bullshit" in Spanish.

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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 once leading Democratic favorite in the California Gubernatorial race has since withdrawn his campaign as Bloom reveals that more possible victims have come forward with allegations against Swalwell, claims they are actively investigating.

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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 posing as the aunt to a fifteen-year-old girl, selling the girl for sex. After learning of the girl's age, Garson asked for pictures of both decoys. He further asked what the rate would be if he and Henry both wanted sex. The decoy told him $300 for both of the Lopezes to have sex. Henry arrived to the sting house first, followed by Garson. He and the decoys stood awkwardly in the kitchen of the sting house because they were not able to communicate well. Garson called for Henry to step out of the house, which he did. After asking if two men were acceptable to the decoys, Henry and Garson left toward their car. Deputies then took them into custody.  Then it was time to meet Chris.

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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, joins Chris to discuss the recent ruling in favor of his client to the tune of 3 million dollars. The California jury found in favor of “Kaley’s” claims that the compulsive and obsessive use of social media starting as a young child, led to years of depression and anxiety, and that Google and Meta were to pay damages. Hansen and VanZandt hope that this is a step in the right direction of holding these companies responsible and that it is the start of signifiant changes when it comes to the safety of our children on social media. 

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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 hot tub on the social media platform Whisper (despite the picture showing her wearing a wedding ring).  The decoy then said that she was fifteen-years-old and asked if he cared about that. He responded, "Nope. Not at all," followed by "wanting to come see you." Jenkins arrived to the sting wearing a t-shirt with 1990s and early 2000s Cartoon Network characters on it.  Jenkins was transported to the Polk County Jail where Chris began to interview him.

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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 Amazon drivers, and why unions are still extremely necessary in this country. They also reflect on O’Brien's infamous senate exchange with now HSI director Markwayne Mullin, and his thoughts on what really happened to Jimmy Hoffa.  

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