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November 2006 - Posts

Predator: Internet or social problem?

Posted: Friday, November 10, 2006 6:04 PM by Dateline Editor
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by Allan Maraynes, Dateline Senior producer

As of this writing, our 'To Catch a Predator' team has visited 6 states, 8 locations, and has broadcast almost 15 hours. What’s been eye opening to all of us is, especially recently, is that many of those who are now coming to the undercover houses have actually seen our broadcasts. They actually worry out loud that the person on the other end might be part of a Dateline investigation.

And still they come. 

They finish their sexually graphic chats online with individuals clearly identified as underage, they get in their cars, sometimes driving hours, and most shocking of all, they open the door to a stranger’s home and walk in!

You tell me. Is there a problem here?  If so, what does it tell us? 

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