Chris Hansen On How Jimmy Hoffa’s Kidnapping Inspired His Career

Christopher Hansen, an American television journalist and media personality, joins Collier Landry for episode 34 of Moving Past Murder. In this episode, Chris shares why “To Catch A Predator” ended. He talks about how covering trauma has affected his life as a parent and how he copes. He shares the latest on his investigation into YouTube predator Onision. Hansen is known for his work on Dateline NBC, particularly the former segment To Catch a Predator, which revolved around catching potential Internet sex predators using a sting operation. He hosts Killer Instinct on Investigation Discovery, which documents homicide investigations. In September 2016, he became the new host for the second season of the syndicated show Crime Watch Daily. Highlights: Chris Hansen on moving past the trauma that comes with catching predators Why “To Catch A Predator” Was Cancelled Prosecuting predators for “sex tourism” How Jimmy Hoffa’s Kidnapping Inspired Chris Hansen How Chris Hansen copes with covering the trauma Watch Chris Hansen Live as NYC Subway Shooter gets Caught YouTube Episode link: https://youtu.be/3n2MyDTD53M Links Mentioned: Chris’ Podcast: Predators I’ve Caught Chris’ True Crime Network: www.watchtrueblue.com Ways You Can Support this Podcast: ➡️ Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/collierlandry ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collierlandry?sub_confirmation=1 ➡️ Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/collier-landry ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collierlandry ➡️ Merch Store: https://www.collierlandry.com/store ➡️ Shop Using My Amazon Affiliate Link (It's FREE!): https://www.amazon.com/shop/collierlandry ➡️ Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FH1VW897OG84 ➡️ Social Media links: https://collierlandry.com/links Collier's Live Schedule: Instagram: Tuesday 2 pm ET / 11 am PT YouTube/@collierlandry: Wednesdays & Sundays 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath. •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/ Disclaimer: This content is based on public news sites, interviews, court documents, Facebook groups, and news segments. All quoted statements are considered alleged unless confirmed. The views expressed are my own and may not reflect any organization. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. This content is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for support. I do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information and am not liable for errors or damages. Verify facts independently. All information is provided as-is and is subject to change. #truestory #mentalhealth #traumarecovery *This podcast contains colorful language that some of our listeners might consider NSFW...even when working from home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices