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Predators I’ve Caught with Chris Hansen

The Decoy: Bailey’s Story

Predators I’ve Caught with Chris Hansen

Chris Hansen

True Crime

4.81.4K Ratings

🗓️ 30 May 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

In this special episode of Predators I’ve Caught, host Chris Hansen sits down with one of the most vital yet often unseen figures in the investigations—veteran decoy “Bailey.” Known by her alias during the sting operations, Bailey opens up about the emotional and psychological toll of posing as a vulnerable teenager to help catch online predators. She shares vivid memories from one of the most unforgettable stings: the takedown of Jeff Sokol, a predator whose smug attitude and infamous pizza dinner made headlines. With honesty and courage, Bailey walks us through the behind-the-scenes experience of that encounter—what she felt, what she feared, and why she kept coming back to do it again. It’s a rare, inside look at the bravery behind the bait—and the high-stakes reality of confronting evil face to face. Sponsored by TruthFinder, empowering you to reserach an individuals Social Media, Photos, Police Records, Background Checks, Civil Judgments, Contact Information and Much More! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:17.0

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0:19.0

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0:26.9

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0:31.7

I've confronted hundreds of men over two decades.

0:35.7

I have been in television for 24 years.

0:39.3

I just came to get something to eat.

0:41.3

And I have very seldom been at a loss for work.

0:45.3

I just can't get something to eat.

0:47.3

Men online looking for children to sexually assault.

0:51.3

What's the motive here?

0:52.3

Explain it to me.

0:53.3

No, you're right. No, you're right.

0:54.3

No, you're right.

0:55.3

It's stupid.

0:55.9

It's not.

0:56.3

It's an illegal thing.

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