“I’m lonely. I’m a lonely person.”- Matthew Klein

Have A Seat with Chris Hansen

Chris Hansen

True Crime

4.8 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 10 November 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

Chris delves into the case of Matthew Klein, a 43-year-old caught attempting to meet underage boys online. Using his expertise, Chris explores the troubling excuses predators, like Klein, give, such as loneliness and personal struggles. The episode uncovers Klein’s dual life as a law firm receptionist and Uber driver, questioning his motivations and the potential harm he posed. Chris also discusses legal charges, including Klein’s failure to disclose HIV status, and reflects on the influences behind his crime-fighting career. The episode concludes with audience interactions and Hansen’s personal anecdotes. Sponsored by: 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 Home Title Lock: Go tohttps://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 Go to https://expressvpn.com/CHRISHANSEN and find out how you can get up to 4 extra months thanks to our sponsor, ExpressVPN! Dupe: Go to Dupe.com today and make your holiday shopping so much easier. It’s 100% free to use. Stop overspending on gifts and start saving big this holiday season with Dupe.com Get your official Chris Hansen merchandise at https://haveaseat.dashery.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I've confronted hundreds of men over two decades, men online looking for children to sexually
0:07.4	assault.
0:07.7	Oh, Cody, I'm Chris Hanson.
0:09.2	I'm not who you are.
0:10.0	I tried to get into their heads and understand why.
0:13.4	But you have it on your phone.
0:14.9	That's true.
0:15.5	And ultimately, make sure they face justice.
0:19.5	Can I just give you some money on me?
0:21.6	I don't want money.
0:22.6	I want the truth.
0:23.6	These are the predators I've caught.
0:26.6	I'm Chris Hansen.
0:30.6	One of the excuses I hear frequently
0:35.6	from the predators I've caught
0:38.3	involves loneliness, not being able to find social company,
0:46.3	intimate company, just a basic human connection.
0:53.3	And when I listen to the excuse from some of the predators I've caught,
0:58.4	you know, I understand it.
1:00.5	I'm not cold-hearted.
1:03.1	I try to relate to these guys in a way where they will tell me their stories,
1:09.1	especially when it comes to guys who are caught trying to meet
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