Episode
"I'm a fuckin' idiot! I'm stupid! I'm dumb!" - Justin O'Connor
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- May 18, 2026
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- 2553
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Summary
In this, the 300th episode of Predators I’ve Caught, Chris investigates a chilling 2025 predator case involving Justin O'Connor in Marion County, Florida. O'Connor, a 23-year-old oil change shop manager, gets ensnared in a sting operation after engaging in explicit chats, believing he was communicating with a 13-year-old girl. The episode delves into the motivations and psyche behind his actions, revealing a disturbing past of alleged abuse O’Connor himself suffered when he was 12 at the hands a neighbor couple. Chris also reflects on the impact of tougher penalties for child predators and the continued importance of exposing these cases. Sponsored by: OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HANSEN at https://www.oneskin.co/HANSEN #oneskinpod Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/chrishansen and use promo code HANSEN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty TruthFinder.com. To get the answers you’re looking for about the new people in your life, and to discover information on potential predators, go to www.TruthFinder.com/predators Have A Seat merchandise at https://haveaseat.dashery.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices