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Predator Hunters
Predator Hunters

Predator Hunters

—Following veteran investigator Detective Tony Godwin and his team within the North Texas-based Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force as they uncover online exploitation and bring perpetrators to justice before they harm any children. The series provides first-hand access to real investigations as Godwin, who has partnered with the FBI, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Secret Service, opens his case files for the first time. Each episode follows three investigations from the first digital clue through undercover online conversations and coordinated law enforcement operations, culminating in dramatic takedowns and arrests. Featuring exclusive, never-before-seen chat logs, raw bodycam footage, and in-depth police interviews, the series reveals how predators operate and the relentless work required to stop them. A recognized expert in the field, Godwin assists law enforcement agencies nationwide, leading to the removal of hundreds of predators from the streets.
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Season 110 of 10 Episodes

  • When a man targets a 13-year-old on a chat app, Det. Tony Godwin races to snare him before it is too late; a tip-off exposes a predator's collection of child sexual abuse material; an online ad sparks a bold undercover sting.

  • When a Houston cop seeks access to a mom's two kids, detectives go all in to stop one of their own; detectives team up to catch a predator with his pants down; two brave victims help Det. Godwin to expose a stepdad's horrific secret.

  • When a teacher's deviant messages to a minor surface, Detective Godwin pushes to uncover the extent of his crimes; a predator's warped idea of love triggers a dramatic takedown; detectives snare a predator who wants both boys and girls.

  • A predator sharing pornography with a minor triggers a game of cat-and-mouse with Tony's team; then, an undercover FBI operation identifies a man who's targeting a 10-year-old; Tony takes down a predator with twisted role-play fantasies.

  • Det. Tony Godwin catfishes a predator grooming a woman to supply her nine-year-old niece; an offender makes an admission following a tense takedown; detectives scramble to stop a predator with access to vulnerable kids.

  • When a predator with a disturbing past targets a minor, law enforcement agencies team up for a high-stakes takedown at a busy airport; then, a mom uncovers a predator's twisted scheme; detectives unmask one of their boldest predators yet.

  • An all-American dad's desire for sex with a 14-year-old triggers a takedown that exposes his deviant double life. Then, creepy social media messages to a schoolgirl reveal a dangerous predator. A police officer plays decoy to lure a predator.

  • When a predator plans to meet a 13-year-old at the mall, Detective Tony Godwin races to pull off his fastest ever takedown. Then, an FBI lead points to one home and two suspects. A predator's deviant secret is discovered in a church dumpster.

  • A registered sex offender's meet with a 13-year-old triggers a dramatic takedown at a busy gas station; Tony's team exposes a grade school janitor's devious plan; detectives join forces to snare a pastor with unholy fantasies.

  • When a predator makes a chilling request to a mom, Det. Godwin partners with the FBI to stop his sick plan; then, a sex offender's social media signals he's looking to commit a new crime; a pre-dawn raid exposes an online pedophile ring.
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Following veteran investigator Detective Tony Godwin and his team within the North Texas-based Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force as they uncover online exploitation and bring perpetrators to justice before they harm any children. The series provides first-hand access to real investigations as Godwin, who has partnered with the FBI, Homeland Security, and the U.S. Secret Service, opens his case files for the first time. Each episode follows three investigations from the first digital clue through undercover online conversations and coordinated law enforcement operations, culminating in dramatic takedowns and arrests. Featuring exclusive, never-before-seen chat logs, raw bodycam footage, and in-depth police interviews, the series reveals how predators operate and the relentless work required to stop them. A recognized expert in the field, Godwin assists law enforcement agencies nationwide, leading to the removal of hundreds of predators from the streets.

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