Name: Catfishing the Catfisher
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 25 min

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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.

Predator Hunters

High Risk Takedown

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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.

Catfishing the Catfisher

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.

Know the Codes

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.

We Have to Act Fast

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.

Someone You Know and Trust

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.

By Any Means Necessary

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Following veteran investigator Detective Tony Godwin and his team within the North Texas-based Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force as they uncover online exploitation and bring perpetrators to justice.

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