Joining @iFightForKids and @PPoachersLIVE yesterday was an honor and a life-changing experience for me and Brooke.
Alex and his team travel the country and expose child predators, leading to arrests and convictions in all fifty states. I witnessed true evil in this case, where a “man” was attempting to solicit a 13 year old boy, admitted to unspeakable crimes against children, and that he’s been doing this for more than a decade. Thank God he was arrested, and I hope he spends the rest of his life in prison where he will never be able to hurt a child again.
Without this team, I don’t think Raymond Smith would have ever been caught. He’s been preying on children online since he was, at the oldest, 16. As far as I can tell, he’s never been caught. But the tactics employed by Predator Poachers bring these scum bags into the light, convinces them to voluntarily admit to their horrific crimes, and builds a case so law enforcement can make an arrest and prosecutors can put these criminals away, protecting our communities.
Kentucky law currently drastically limits people like Alex from doing their job, making us one of fewer than ten states that have solicitation laws that render what Alex does fruitless in court. Having seen them in action, in person, and being included in one of their operations, I can tell you that ensuring they can help bring predators in KY to justice will be a priority of mine when we return to session.
Thank you for having us, Alex! It was an honor to be a small part of your effort to protect children!
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