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Predators I’ve Caught with Chris Hansen

Vincent Ambrosio Update

Predators I’ve Caught with Chris Hansen

Chris Hansen

True Crime

4.81.4K Ratings

🗓️ 24 March 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Vincent M. Ambrosio was a nineteen-year-old from Wappinger Falls, New York, caught in the Fairfield, Connecticut sting of Hansen vs. Predator. Unlike others, his episode never aired—deemed too grim. In 2019, Chris Hansen quietly released the raw footage as “premium content” on his YouTube channel. Ambrosio had dropped out of high school, was unemployed, and living with his parents while caring for his ailing grandfather. Battling depression, he was under psychiatric care, though the medication wasn’t helping. When he arrived at the sting house, he awkwardly tried to hug the decoy, who quickly distanced herself before stepping away. Moments later, Chris entered. Visibly emotional, Ambrosio broke down. He spoke of his failing mental health, academic struggles, and a life unraveling. He claimed he was seeking friendship—not sex—and even said he dreamed of becoming a police officer but felt his weight made that impossible. Despite showing some empathy, Chris couldn’t reconcile Ambrosio’s pain with his attempt to meet a minor for sex. In a final, awkward effort to defuse the moment, Ambrosio told Hansen, “My dad’s overweight too.” But there's even more to this predato's story.

Transcript

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0:00.0

I've confronted hundreds of men over two decades.

0:05.0

I have been in television for 24 years.

0:09.0

I just came to get something to eat.

0:11.0

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

0:15.0

I just can't get something to eat.

0:18.0

Men online looking for children to sexually assault.

0:21.6

What's the motive here?

0:22.6

Explain it to me.

0:23.6

No, you're right.

0:24.6

No, you're right.

0:25.6

It's stupid.

0:26.6

It's not.

0:27.6

It's an illegal thing.

0:28.6

Yeah, I know. I did a stupid thing.

0:29.6

Men from all walks of life.

0:31.6

A doctor.

0:32.6

A teacher.

0:33.6

A clergyman.

0:34.6

You sent pornographic pictures through the mail.

0:38.3

Okay, that's a federal offense right there.

0:40.3

You know I'm in trouble and I know I'm in trouble.

0:44.3

I tried to get into their heads and understand why.

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