In 2006, a “Predator” Sting Ended in Suicide. 20 Years Later, Chris Hansen Says He Doesn’t Regret It
Yahoo News UK • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Chris Hansen addressed the controversial To Catch a Predator case involving prosecutor Bill Conradt, who died by suicide during a police raid, emphasizing the show's transparency and denying any exploitation.
- Hansen clarified that law enforcement made the key decisions during the sting operation and that the To Catch a Predator team was present only to document the police response.
- Conradt had exchanged sexually explicit messages with decoys posing as 13-year-olds and had child pornography on his computer, but he never appeared at the sting house before his death.
- Hansen disputed the portrayal of events in the upcoming film Primetime, starring Robert Pattinson, stating that the film's timeline and scenarios are fictional and that the show's investigations were conducted responsibly.
- Primetime, which focuses on Hansen's time hosting To Catch a Predator, is set to be released in theaters on September 25.
