Chris Hansen: 22 Years of Catching Predators | Planet Tyrus

Chris Hansen: 22 Years of Catching Predators | Planet Tyrus

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April 9, 2026 · 1h 4m

About this episode

Chris Hansen discusses the alarming rise of online predators and child exploitation in gaming environments like Roblox.

Investigative legend Chris Hansen joins Planet Tyrus to expose the terrifying new ways predators target children on Roblox. From his first sting 22 years ago to modern-day human trafficking, this is the reality parents need to hear. In this heavy-hitting episode of Planet Tyrus, Chris Hansen breaks down why the problem of online exploitation is worse today than when he started To Catch a Predator. Hansen reveals the dark secrets behind gaming platforms like Roblox, the rise of sextortion, and why some corporations refuse to cooperate with law enforcement. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from his most infamous stings, including the naked man McDonald's encounter and the shocking Fort Myers case involving a child. STAY IN THE ORBIT 🪐 Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/planettyruspod/ Facebook 👉https://www.facebook.com/PlanetTyrusPod X 👉https://x.com/PlanetTyrusPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Tyrus

Guest: Chris Hansen

Topics covered

  • online exploitation
  • child safety
  • gaming platforms
  • human trafficking
  • sextortion
  • investigative journalism

Keywords

  • Chris Hansen
  • predators
  • Roblox
  • To Catch a Predator
  • online safety
  • human trafficking
  • sextortion
  • investigative journalism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Roblox, Outkick

Places: Fort Myers, McDonald's

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