Catfish Cops
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 118 ratingsThis exciting new podcast delves into the stories of internet predators attempting to lure kids into their sexual traps. Your hosts are two current law enforcement detectives who proactively hunt these predators to bring them to justice, and protect and rescue children. Join them as they discuss the cases and give behind the scenes details that go into catching these heinous offenders.
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Episodes
Episode 24: "Candyman:
February 25, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBThis week we’ll be detailing the case of a predator who had been given many chances to change his ways, but in the end, made a final bad decision. We’ll tell you the story of a man who tried to woo a child with candy and promises, and how badly that turned out in this weeks episode about the “Candyman” THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN OUR EPISODES ARE OURS ALONE AND DO NOT REPRESENT ANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. OUR EPISODES DISCUSS INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN AND CASES THAT INVOLVE THE EXPLOITATION...
Episode 23 - "Three Strikes, You're Out"
February 18, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn this week’s episode, we revisit a case that goes back a decade to 2011. Whether by self-admitted arrogance or a drive to thwart as many offenders as he possibly could, Tony was in a season marked by a professional stride in which a number of cases were being tackled simultaneously. In one among the number, Tony began using a profile of a 13-year-old female in a Yahoo chat room where he was contacted by a 31-year-old man later identified as DONALD STEINER (pseudonym) - a suspect from an a...
Episode 22 - "Carly's Legacy - The Pure Power of Love”
February 11, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode, our last with Sonya Ryan (our dear friend; mother of Carly Ryan; and founder/CEO of the Carly Ryan Foundation), we reflect on her daughter’s lasting legacy. We are so appreciative of Sonya, for her patience and time as we have navigated this entire series. We hope many are encouraged to follow Sonya's lead and live by her mantra: "Love is THE most Powerful Force in the Universe”. Sonya teaches by example, emboldening others to work collectively in awareness and determinatio...
Episode 21 - "Sonya Ryan - Adversity to Advocacy"
February 04, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBPlease join us for the continuation of our series with Sonya Ryan, the Founder and CEO of The Carly Ryan Foundation. In this episode, we continue to explore the tremendous adversity that Sonya endured as a parent, and how she moved beyond it to a position of advocacy for children around the globe. Support the show
Episode 20: "Deception to Hope"
January 28, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this second exclusive interview, we continue our discussion with Sonya Ryan, CEO of the Carly Ryan Foundation. We are so very grateful for her time and willingness to help us accurately tell the story of her daughter, Carly. In this episode, we focus on the deeply twisted degree of deception, extensive process of grooming, and astounding level of manipulation an evil predator will often go to in order to get what he/she wants. We believe you'll be shocked when you hear these details for...
Episode 19: "Sonya Ryan - Tragedy to Trial"
January 21, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIn our exclusive first interview with the CEO of The Carly Ryan Foundation, we speak to Carly's mother, the amazing Sonya Ryan. In this episode, we speak candidly with Sonya about her journey into every parent's worst nightmare - from her initial shock, to helping police solve this heinous crime, and the eventual arrest and trial of one of the most disgustingly evil human beings imaginable. It's our hope that many eyes are opened to the dangers lying in wait for children engaging in inte...
Episode 18: "Carly's Story"
January 14, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn 2006 Carly Ryan thought she had met her dream boyfriend online. His name was Brandon Kane, an 18yr old musician from Melbourne. Brandon was a fictitious, internet construct, the cyberspace alter ego of Garry Francis Newman, a 50yr old predator and pedophile. Carly fell in love with "Brandon" during an 18 month relationship consisting of online contact and phone calls. Garry Newman spent months masquerading as Brandon Kane to win Carly’s love. When he tried to seduce her in person preten...
Episode 17: "The Dula Trifecta" Part 3
January 07, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBPlease enjoy the final interview with Lindsey Dula with Alliance for Children. Lindsey is a recognized expert in her field and is certainly going to provide you with an interesting take on why and how she has amassed so much knowledge in the field of Child Exploitation. We are super appreciative of Lindsey for putting up with us for three weeks in a row as she continues to share her insight and wisdom. Please join us for The Dula Effect. Support the show
Episode 16: "Dula 2.0" Part 2
December 17, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBPlease enjoy the continuation of our interview series with Lindsey Dula with Alliance for Children. Lindsey is a recognized expert in her field and is certainly going to provide you with an interesting take on why and how she has amassed so much knowledge in the field of Child Exploitation. We are super appreciative of Lindsey for sharing her insight and wisdom. Please join us for Dula 2.0. Support the show
Episode 15: "The Dula Effect" Part 1
December 10, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBPlease enjoy this long awaited interview series with Lindsey Dula with Alliance for Children. Lindsey is a recognized expert in her field and is certainly going to provide you with an interesting take on why and how she has amassed so much knowledge in the field of Child Exploitation. We are super appreciative of Lindsey for sharing her insight and wisdom as we all benefit from The Dula Effect. Support the show
Episode 14: "In The Deep End"- Part 2
December 03, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn today's episode, we continue in the twisted world of suspects on IRC. Our featured suspect, Jeremy Stewart, carried on conversations with the parent of two children. During those communications, he made clear his desire to meet for sexual purposes with those children. Stewart thought he was meeting to go swimming with those kids, but ended up in a deep end he wasn't expecting. Enjoy as we listen to Stewart's "slingshot" into The Deep End. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN OUR EPISODES ARE OURS AL...
Episode 13: "In The Deep End"- Part 1
November 19, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn today's episode, we delve into the twisted world of suspects on IRC. Our featured suspect, Jeremy Stewart, carried on conversations with the parent of two children. During those communications, he made clear his desire to meet for sexual purposes with those children. Stewart thought he was meeting to go swimming with those kids, but ended up in a deep end he wasn't expecting. Enjoy as we listen to Stewart's "slingshot" into The Deep End. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN OUR EPISODES ARE OURS ALON...
Episode 12: "Sick in the Head" - Part 2
November 12, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBThis case takes me back to an August 2011 criminal investigation which began with another police agency coming to my city to conduct a knock and talk with a subject who they learned to be 31-year-old WILLIAM BARKLEY (pseudonym). BARKLEY opened up Pandora’s Box for me and provided an extremely rare opportunity to dive in to his psyche on some level and to learn where a propensity for CSAM could originate. There are several twists with this episode which brought out emotions for me personally...
Episode 11: "Sick in the Head" - Part 1
November 05, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBThis case takes me back to an August 2011 criminal investigation which began with another police agency coming to my city to conduct a knock and talk with a subject who they learned to be 31-year-old WILLIAM BARKLEY (pseudonym). BARKLEY opened up Pandora’s Box for me and provided an extremely rare opportunity to dive in to his psyche on some level and to learn where a propensity for CSAM could originate. There are several twists with this episode which brought out emotions for me personally...
Episode 10: "Toe Tappin' Richard"
October 29, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this Episode, we visit yet another Craigslist case. On this occasion, our suspect communicates in the usual ways, but, when he met the officers that were there to greet him, he performed a little tap dance trying to get away. Listen in as we tell the tale of "Toe Tapping' Richard." THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN OUR EPISODES ARE OURS ALONE AND DO NOT REPRESENT ANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. OUR EPISODES DISCUSS INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN AND CASES THAT INVOLVE THE EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN AN...
Episode 9: "Professors Road Trip - Part 2"
October 22, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBThis case stems from a February 2010 criminal investigation into Online Solicitation of a Minor investigation which began inside a Yahoo Chat Room which lasted approximately 4 months while using the persona of a 13yo female child looking for “cool friends” and resulted in being contacted by 54-year-old Ricky CAIN (pseudonym). CAIN proved to be a semi dominate though very passive individual adamant to “teach” me the ways of the world. My memories of this case are MANY; and included a few “f...
Episode 8: "Professors Road Trip - Part 1"
October 15, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBThis case stems from a February 2010 criminal investigation into Online Solicitation of a Minor investigation which began inside a Yahoo Chat Room which lasted approximately 4 months while using the persona of a 13yo female child looking for “cool friends” and resulted in being contacted by 54-year-old Ricky CAIN (pseudonym). CAIN proved to be a semi dominate though very passive individual adamant to “teach” me the ways of the world. My memories of this case are MANY; and included a few “f...
Episode 7: "Baaad Dood"
October 09, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode we discuss a 2017 case that ended in the arrest and prosecution of an offender who wanted to make a fourteen year old child his boyfriend. Tony and Brandon also discuss the trend in "vigilante groups" conducting their own online investigations and operations, and the dangers around those, and, ultimately, the damage those groups do. Join in as they discuss this "Baaad Dood" and the arrest that followed. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN OUR EPISODES ARE OURS ALONE AND DO NOT REPRESENT...
Episode 6: "Movie Buff"
October 01, 2020 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBThis case stems from an October 2009 criminal investigation into Online Solicitation of a Minor investigation which began inside a Yahoo Chat Room. The persona of a 14yo female child looking for “friend” resulted in being contacted by Noel Dennis (pseudonym) age 55. Within a few minutes of the conversation which took place over the course of 3 weeks, Dennis made his intentions clear from the onset. While discussing his desires for having a “young chick” as his birthday present became the fo...
Movie Buff
October 01, 2020 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBThis case stems from an October 2009 criminal investigation into Online Solicitation of a Minor investigation which began inside a Yahoo Chat Room. The persona of a 14yo female child looking for “friend” resulted in being contacted by Noel Dennis (pseudonym) age 55. Within a few minutes of the conversation which took place over the course of 3 weeks, Dennis made his intentions clear from the onset. While discussing his desires for having a “young chick” as his birthday present became the fo...
Episode 5: "Speed Bag"
September 24, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBSometimes, there are no words except: "You can't make this stuff up!" Join us as we recount one of the most bizarrely explicit cases we've worked to-date. And as always, we urge caution, this content is not for younger audiences. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN OUR EPISODES ARE OURS ALONE AND DO NOT REPRESENT ANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. OUR EPISODES DISCUSS INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN AND CASES THAT INVOLVE THE EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETI...
Episode 4: "Airport Antics"
September 17, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBToday's episode will leave you captivated by an unimaginable scenario that took place in 2010, and crossed three states before coming to a final conclusion. This story is one of our most "infamous" cases to date, and promises to captivate and astound. Please fasten your seatbelts and stow your tray tables as we explore "Airport Antics." THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN OUR EPISODES ARE OURS ALONE AND DO NOT REPRESENT ANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. OUR EPISODES DISCUSS INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN AND ...
Episode 3: Keep Calm and Parent On
September 10, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBWhat should every parent know if they find that their child is engaged in communications with an online stranger? In episode 3, we talk through this type of scenario, and give the same advice to our listeners that we give to parents and guardians everyday, discussing some of the most crucial areas of online child protection that come from dealing with the predators involved in online solicitation. For an extensive list of available resources, please visit our website www.CatFishCops.com/...
Episode 2: Netflix and Jail
September 03, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBThis 2016 case started on Craigslist and continued in email and text messages. The bad guy, a math teacher, was initially cautious, but groomed the "child" who happened to be one of our CatFish Cops in an undercover capacity. As you'll hear, the grooming and manipulation the undercover had to endure was extensive, and continued until the suspect met for what he thought was a meeting with a child for sexual purposes. Tune in to hear the details about this math-teacher-turned-suspect in "Netfl...
Episode 1 - "Taking Out The Trash"
August 27, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBThis case stems from a February 2010 reactive criminal investigation into the possession and transportation of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) which was discovered in the dumpster of a local church by the janitor. To our surprise, the investigation resulted in the capture of a subject who would end up being one of the most open, honest, and transparent offenders we’ve ever encountered - a rare anomaly in our line of work that enlightened our insight into a realm of criminal activity wit...
Episode 1: "Taking Out The Trash"
August 27, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBThis case stems from a February 2010 reactive criminal investigation into the possession and transportation of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) which was discovered in the dumpster of a local church by the janitor. To our surprise, the investigation resulted in the capture of a subject who would end up being one of the most open, honest, and transparent offenders we’ve ever encountered - a rare anomaly in our line of work that enlightened our insight into a realm of criminal activity wit...
Introductions
August 20, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this first episode, we will be introducing your hosts, Tony Godwin and Brandon Poor, and learning a bit about their backgrounds, which have equipped them as detectives in the field of criminal investigation, particularly as law enforcement agents who tackle cases involving child exploitation. They will also talk about what they do while conducting undercover investigations, and how they catch internet predators who try to lure children into meeting them for criminal purposes. ***Discla...
Episode 0: "Introductions"
August 20, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this first episode, we will be introducing your hosts, Tony Godwin and Brandon Poor, and learning a bit about their backgrounds, which have equipped them as detectives in the field of criminal investigation, particularly as law enforcement agents who tackle cases involving child exploitation. They will also talk about what they do while conducting undercover investigations, and how they catch internet predators who try to lure children into meeting them for criminal purposes. ***Discla...