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In the video, 26-year-old Joshua Cologne is apprehended by Chris Hansen of "Hansen vs. Predator" in Fairfield, Connecticut, after planning to meet a 12-year-old girl for sexual activities. Joshua, a plumber from New York, arrived with an overnight bag and dinner, indicating his intent to stay. He admitted to engaging in inappropriate and explicit communications with the minor and acknowledged knowing her age. Joshua also revealed prior online interactions with underage girls and a past sexual encounter with a 15-year-old boy, which he met through the internet. Upon confrontation, he demonstrated awareness of the legal consequences of his actions. The investigation culminates in his arrest, with officers detailing the arrest process and seeking his side of the story. Ultimately, Joshua Cologne pleaded guilty, received a suspended sentence of seven years, served three years in prison, and must register as a sex offender for ten years.
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In this segment, Joshua Cologne, a 26-year-old plumber from New York, arrives in Fairfield, Connecticut, in response to what he believes is a meeting with a 12-year-old girl. He brings an overnight bag and dinner, indicating his intention to stay and engage in sexual activities. However, he is instead confronted by the host of the investigative show. During the confrontation, Joshua admits that he is aware of the show’s purpose, which involves exposing men who attempt to meet underage girls. Upon questioning, Joshua reveals that he met the girl on an app and acknowledges that she had stated her age as 12.
00:03:00
In this segment, the individual is confronted about bringing a change of clothes to meet a twelve-year-old girl with intentions to stay overnight and have sex. The conversation reveals disturbing details about the explicit chat exchanged with the minor, including directions for sexual preparation and a plan to use condoms brought in a bag. When questioned about his awareness of the wrongness and the potential legal consequences, he admits he knew he could get in serious trouble. Additionally, it is revealed that this is not his first time contacting an underage girl online, despite his initial denials.
00:06:00
In this segment, the conversation involves an individual who worked in Brooklyn and lived in Queens. Chris Hansen questions the man about his reasons for being there, his actions, and his expectations, to which the man responds that he has no choice but to go to jail and does not wish to explain further. The discussion reveals personal details such as the man’s grooming habits for the “special event” and his family connection, including a twin brother. Finally, Chris Hansen identifies himself and the investigation as “Hansen vs. Predator,” indicating the man is free to leave. The segment ends with the man requesting to use the bathroom.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the officer explains the arrest process to the individual, including fingerprinting and photographing. The officer expresses a desire to hear the individual’s side of the story, specifically regarding the circumstances that brought him to Fairfield, Connecticut. The individual, identified as Joshua or Josh, is initially hesitant to answer questions that might incriminate himself. He admits to communicating with a young girl, knowing she was underage, and acknowledges that he came to meet her despite being aware of her age. The officer emphasizes the importance of understanding Joshua’s side of the events.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, an individual is questioned about interactions with minors. The person admits to conversing with a 12-year-old, receiving and sending pictures, and being sexually attracted to the minor. They acknowledge fear of previous similar meetings, reveal intentions of having sex with the 12-year-old, and admit to telling the minor they loved them to gain their trust. Additionally, the individual discloses a previous sexual encounter with a 15-year-old boy, comparing it to the current situation, and confirms meeting the boy through the internet.
00:15:00
In this segment of the video, the discussion centers around an individual’s encounters and the examination of content on their phone, specifically images or videos of younger individuals, typically boys and girls aged 12 and older. The individual named Cologne pleaded guilty, received a seven-year suspended sentence, served three years in prison, and is set to be paroled soon. Additionally, Cologne is required to register as a sex offender for ten years.