State of Sex Offenders | Our America with Lisa Ling | Full Episode | OWN

In 2011, Lisa Ling went into America's communities to understand how we deal with some of our most feared criminals-sex offenders-and just what life on the sex offender registry looks like. (Original air date: March 1, 2011) // Watch more episodes from this series on the Watch OWN app: bit.ly/watchownapp
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[@Theweezle12]

Crazy that these men (adults) walk free, but there are men behind bars for use or possession of Marijuana.

[@cartergarrelts484]

Facts.

[@simplyshaye1114]

They went to prison they just got out

[@followme173]

BEST COMMENT💯💯💯💯💯

[@Theweezle12]

@@simplyshaye1114 lol guess you missed the point 👉🏽 🚪

[@kiavanatta4726]

Am a cop- totally agree.

[@sueshaw8028]

"He'll never be able to get away from it." Well guess what? The victims don't either. It affects their entire lives, forever.

[@EB-84625]

Literally…I 100% would have rather died than experienced and be forced to live through what I have lived through, and I know that is the same for a lot of people!!

[@christinamenhennett]

Yes, it does.

[@claudsintheskyy2898]

Cristina has a 2 year old kid and is willing to be with a man who ADMITS that he molested his ex gf's kids for over a year, that is DISGUSTING, SELFISH and WRONG! I really hope and pray he does not lay hands on her child. Shame on her for even putting her kid in a possibility like that.

[@tonyprice2256]

She is not very bright, is she?

[@icant_thinkkk9320]

exactly what i was gonna say. She says she’s been with bad men, just because he’s nice to you you’re gonna take the chance of him touching your children? I think not!

[@stormyweather8798]

She had a kid with him too. It seems encouraging to me he is honest about it. I think there is gioe for that one if kept out of dangerous situations,like sleeping at her house

[@hasanmuhammad3916]

Ryan was camping out by somebody house pitch the tent 🎪😮

[@NicOoG-im2yg]

​@@icant_thinkkk9320Of course hes going to try and win her over and prove his trust duhhh these men target single women with kids ..helloooo... so they can get to them

[@katiez688]

That Christina is not “giving him a chance”, she is FORCING her innocent 2 year old child to give him a chance.

[@queenjanee6290]

I couldn’t have worded it better

[@brendaford5542]

Any parent having a child molester living in their home with children should be in prison also.

[@Promise2018]

She is not a mother. That is so sick

[@dollfactory]

It's scary

[@lisadann6736]

Some chances are not worth the risk those poor poor children

[@melh8179]

The only people I feel sorry for through all of this, Are the KIDS.

[@itznoelle9563]

@Xon Xon this is about people who sexually assaulted kids not adults.

[@MrJess-el8ku]

Indeed they are the only true victims!

[@itznoelle9563]

@Xon Xon are you dumb please tell me?! I never said that this is just for people who sexually assaulted kids moron.

[@zzgordoxzzgaming4718]

once a kid been victimized, these predators mentality messed up the kids head and may ended up becoming like the predators themselves, it is why it's important to protect the children because they don't have consent nor know what's right and wrong when being victimized

[@TMANN-jo1ps]

Mel H did you graduate from high school back in 2006?

[@beanmom0075]

I haven't heard any of these guys say they feel empathy for their victims. Or admit they hurt them and ruined their lives. All of their focus is on them and how they feel

[@Trinity2130]

I'm convinced you have to be some type of Sociopath to hurt children.

[@yamisomad3486]

Of course. They are heartless monsters.

[@sela2992]

Omg I was thinking the same thing ! This is ridiculous,

[@ninarenae3147]

@@Trinity2130 yes you do!!!!!

[@pinkpugginz]

exactly

[@EyeofSekhmet]

Did anyone call Child Protective Services on the mother allowing her 2 daughters around a known abuser of young girls?! How dare they film this and NOT report them.

[@pamthepainter]

They worry about people like this but our veterans are homeless?

[@christinamenhennett]

​@@pamthepainterthat's the really sad thing. No veteran should ever be homeless!! They put their lives on the line for us, and then they're left homeless.

[@tammypatton4182]

Unless there is a condition of their conviction to be restricted from ever living with minor children, he can live with them as long as the children aren't making statements of abuse or other corroborating evidence to suggest abuse

[@mallory2132]

id like to see what ended up happening... this was filmed in 2011

[@slkrik31]

The father at the end of this segment said that they’re trying to destroy his son’s life. No sir, your son destroyed his own life by going after underage girls.

[@ThatBlasianChick]

imagine hurting children & thinking you deserve a nice place to live .

[@kellyv.923]

Even a serial killer wants sympathy/empathy when it’s their turn to experience pain.

[@kellyv.923]

@Xon Xon right.

[@cdwalter]

The psychology of the abuser is that they do not see themselves as an abuser.

[@temposhop8739]

@@cdwalter people like that have no internal sense of ethics or moral code. They can excuse any actions of their own against others, but not those of others even when they were provoked.

[@JMac-27]

Or a pat on the back, sicks Fu*ks!!!!!

[@bgurley1998]

Children affected by this type of violence usually face a lifetime of trauma. These offenders need to remain in jail. Children deserve to be protected

[@blondie9422]

Most offenders themselves were touched as kids, it’s a horrible viscous cycle. I think they should be humanely chemically castrated.

[@ShayonceEpperson90]

Yess they sure do ..

[@stevenmichaelcunningham4760]

Violence is violence. Go VEGAN & call it what you wish.

[@pinkysplawn7453]

bee~Agree🙏 I was that kid ...now 35....pain never goes away...he only got 16 n then been out for years n years

[@stevenmichaelcunningham4760]

@@pinkysplawn7453 I am a survivor too. All pain heals it is just a matter of sobriety. Referred to as Vegan nowadays. They chose what they chose & are weak due to it as all are THEIR responsibility. 🏋️🧘🤸

[@brendaford5542]

Any child molester deserves a standard death sentence. Worst crime a human being can commit, yet they get the lightest sentences.

[@RaeBattleRapsMood]

I was abused by a FEMALE offender who was my babysitter, which is rare. It was darkly & weirdly comforting to hear that lady share my experience. Not that I want anyone to experience abuse, but it was nice to know I'm not alone.

[@anniej1580]

I'm so sorry. 😥

[@RaeBattleRapsMood]

@@anniej1580 thank you.

[@anniej1580]

@@RaeBattleRapsMood I have a few friends and family members who have been sexually assaulted. They carry that with them everywhere. 😥 These were one-time incidents. I can't imagine suffering repeated sexual abuse for a long period of time. You are a survivor. ❤️ The fact that you can even say the words of what happened to you takes amazing courage! 👍🌻🙏💕💝

[@RaeBattleRapsMood]

@@anniej1580 thanks

[@really5453]

I'm so sorry. Victims of female abusers of all kind don't get enough attention.

[@empresslika]

The fact that Christina rubbed Steve’s back as if he’s the victim after he told what he did is just sick. Prayers for those girls and their mother because I know it hurts her to know she brought that predator into her home.

[@pinkpugginz]

yep her kids have all been abused I bet almost instantly

[@MarshasJourney]

Smh. I can't believe someone can be that stupid

[@retrochickt7947]

My thought exactly. He's not the victim at all!!

[@elanlloyd1224]

sickening

[@alexlewis8143]

I feel like she wants him to not shut down and stop talking.

[@damien1781]

I was a victim of a child molester and my biggest regret is never turning him in. Ruined a lot of my life

[@harikari973]

I’m sorry this happened but, Don’t feel bad telling doesn’t always lead anything . I told and nothing happened at all life went on as normal. Made me feel like a throw away child

[@stellamary204]

So sorry to hear that. I hope you were able to get some kind of help and your life is getting better❤

[@deborahanderson5681]

Yeah I met a monster when I was 6 … I can relate to what your saying

[@pinkpugginz]

you can still tell your story and put them on blast online. it's never too late to report. at least get it on the record. even if nothing is done

[@tattooboo306]

Ditto

[@cranberryjuice8740]

I was molested when I was 4 by a older cousin and the memory is still there and haunts me.... imagine a kid who was older than I was... I in no way feel empathy for these people.

[@ea3946]

Yeah. My cousin did that to me at age 8 years old. And it still hurts. But I hope some of these men can change. I don’t know. As a survivor it still hurts me. But my way is just to not have contact ever with him. But I still think they can live their life. But I don’t know. I have mix feelings.

[@rafaelespinoza6530]

😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@jv-sc1fs]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@nickdelaney6953]

This is proof that the registry doesn't or wouldn't work it should be abolished

[@Hogue7]

God wants Homosexuals to be Prosperous. I am not someone to deny what God wants.

[@rebeccar7578]

1. You cannot have ‘consensual’ sx with a minor 2. He’s not being ‘labeled as a SO, he IS one!

[@koolkidangel18]

Christina needs therapy for her low self esteem and trauma because theres no way I'm dating a child molester and I have small children. That's pure desperation. That dude was sober the entire year and it would have been longer if the family didn't find out

[@CrackberryMe]

Facts

[@ceciliamorales5302]

Omg yes she needs therapy .

[@thetruepatriot7733]

She has no right! Its not her life, She has no right to gamble with someone else's life. She has no right to risk her child.

[@eosohand]

@@ceciliamorales5302 The way he keeps kissing his son

[@TeaCup1940]

@@juliehayden123 At least you try to show her. You did a good thing. But up to her if she does not want to listen.

[@rosesarered2285]

The girlfriend just being able to sit and listen when he tells his story is very disturbing...almost on the same level as the offender

[@topollotsepetse8799]

And she pets him on the back like he was in pain

[@Jessica-ql5ji]

@Luv Sun same I acc had a look of disgust

[@lzbhcvm6747]

I hope James captures you

[@suzanneschmidt3755]

💯 Roses, I feel the same

[@mariazuniga4366]

Exactly

[@bigbooty6o3]

This man plainly admitted to what he did and said he knew what he was doing 🤮 and she had kids with him? Omg if something happens to those children they should both go to prison

[@dorianlogan449]

Right when he admitted, I just couldn’t watch anymore

[@coryvernon123]

Ryan is the most likely to repeat a crime against children. He smiles and grins throughout the interview like he can't wait to meet another young girl.

[@geminienergy]

Thats why his PO put him back

[@erinjaynes]

Ryan doesn’t listen. Ryan thinks he’s above the law. Ryan doesn’t take accountability. Don’t be a Ryan.

[@lalalulu17]

Christina, even if you killed him if he touched your daughter, there's no erasing the damage that has been done to her. The responsible thing to do is to keep Steve away from your life. Its so infuriating how idiotic she was

[@stevenmichaelcunningham4760]

Killing or molestation of any sort is perverse, corrupt, criminal...be there law or no law.

[@sarah.j.777]

@@stevenmichaelcunningham4760 welp, we know you're a perv

[@stevenmichaelcunningham4760]

@@sarah.j.777 now get s attorney, psychiatrist & social worker. I am a survivor. Next.

[@stevenmichaelcunningham4760]

As for those of you insulting each of these people including my SELF it was YOU I made the report concerning & such. Christina...& all as such. Either get help...or wish you did.

[@beedee778]

@Lala Lulu... Way too many needy females think that ANY "pair of pants" is better than none! Smdh..

[@boopiedoopie2223]

I stopped from the moment Ryan’s dad said "they’re trying to destroy my son’s life" while his son destroyed more than 1 kid’s life….. :)))

[@oaklandmade007]

@@flippyflip10 man, I wouldn't want him near my babies if they were swimming in a 3 piece suit💯 his dad is an enabler, just making excuses for a monster 👹

[@MsTishalish]

He is a product of his parenting.

[@cheriray5818]

What a beautiful little kitten

[@marilyn3605]

He probably was molested himself,i wouldn’t want him near a kid either 😡

[@NeganJeff]

Every criminal also. Gang members, drug dealers, burglars, car jackers etc. I was sexually assaulted by a burglar when I was preschool age. Why aren't burglar's required to register!?

[@scottsent8120]

Yet there is no "violent offender" registry. A murderer or two (or more) could be living in your neighborhood.

[@dangannon9970]

Certain states like IL have registry’s for murderers. There’s also states that keeps data based on violent gun offenders/gang members. Some states use that as an enhancement like CA or IL NY FL.

[@scottsent8120]

@@dangannon9970 Thanks. When they start notifying us when a convicted violent offender moves into our neighborhood, in all 50 states, maybe I'll take it seriously.

[@yourmother6472]

Every time they would announce the time the offender spent in jail, my eyes would roll so hard they almost fell out.

[@506Naz]

“Not all of us are bad” That’s a lot of nerve for someone who reoffended....

[@zanek532]

Well it's true not all offenders are bad! The registry doesn't really protect anyone.

[@benedictatshibi2266]

The fact that he offender in the first place is bad enough

[@zanek532]

@@benedictatshibi2266 no it's not lol, he could've taken a piss outside or something non-violent, the reason the registry exists right now is to make the public feel safer when I'm reality it doesn't! Also you pay tax money on it just to keep it up when it still doesn't protect you, it makes it worse for you! 😉

[@itznoelle9563]

@@zanek532 these are only for people who sexually assaulted kids.

[@brookealyssa5079]

@@itznoelle9563 if u piss near a school (can’t recall exact number of ft) within so many ft u can b put on the offender list- doesn’t happen often but legally it exits

[@shelbs6910]

As far as Christina goes.. all I have to say is: every child deserves a parent, but not every parent deserves a child. They deserve way better than a mother who is risking their safety for a man! Shame on her!!!!!

[@melodeelewis462]

Some parents need mandatory sterilization to prevent them from having children to harm or kill

[@3XxKiLlJoYxX0]

Right. She is not a mother. How can she even look at him without disgust

[@evelynhernandez-st6xh]

Period!!

[@sandraschaffer5891]

You got that right. She is desperate and she'll take any kind of man. I wouldn't be able to look in the mirror and have respect for myself if I let a man like that into my life.

[@gregdahlen4375]

well he did his time

[@thewanderingfaith]

Lisa Ling is incredibly brave, going into such close quarters with people who are basically worse than murderers.

[@furycfury1632]

Why? They are not interested in her she's not a small child and she's not alone there is a whole crew fyi lol

[@thealarmclock9307]

Me me me me , put your OWN KIDS AT RISK because he made her feel good.. ohmygod. I'm beyond pissed

[@georgiaross6741]

Steve and Christina's story really troubled me. I felt nervous and physically ill as soon as I saw them bathing their son. I don't understand the law that allows him to be around that child or the fact he can be in the home between 6 am and 10 pm, as if a child wouldn't be abused within those hours. I'm so fearful of how that child's life is going to play out.....

[@jeremystark3350]

Yeah this guy will for sure offend again and the child will probably be the victim. Disgusting.

[@Kam1143]

He made it clear that the rules in place will not prevent someone from reoffending again…if they are going to reoffend again they are going to do it. There’s nothing that is going to stop them aside a lifetime in prison.

[@komuhangirinah2594]

thats true

[@jasmineparker253]

I had the local supervisor of CPS tell me that even men who are convicted and go to jail for sexually abusing their own children are often times allowed unsupervised visitation with them after they get out how f****** wrong and sick!!!! Society is going down the toilet.... I think we ALL need to get out and vote and start demanding change, kids depends on us to protect them and we are NOT doing even a remotely good job of that collectively as a whole and it disgusts me

[@leahflower9924]

I feel like the women that are with these men Are attracted to abusers because they were abused as girls and or major daddy issues but I heard you attract what's familiar

[@whyisntefavailable]

Lisa Ling can get ANYONE to talk. She's so warm, kind, and engaging.

[@liesdamnliesandstatsweird1934]

+ Susan Cabins Lisa Ling is GENUINE.👩🏾🙌🏾👏🏾

[@lisebroder6325]

I had absolutely no sympathy for these creatures they have any idea what they done to the survivors that now have to live with the trauma of being sexually abused creatures and they're complaining they're lucky they're alive anybody did that to my child I would like nothing better than to kill them I know I wouldn't really kill them my child needs me but the feelings of wanting to kill them and the anger and every human emotion possible. Thank you again Riesling for doing another incredible in-depth human story. And you can't believe anything they say when it comes to their sickness around children just because they're paroled or whatever they don't change they just don't want to get caught again I don't hear as of yet any remorse for me creatures

[@jesscolliflower5531]

7:30 in I was like randy look like uncle no no.. 8:00 mark ,,, told ya !!!

[@marcogarza3720]

Its can she fine 🙂

[@MsIcollins]

She has the gift all gifts come with a price bigger the gift bigger the price

[@poultryprincessglam-ma9298]

He makes her feel like someone because he’s a narcissist and love bombs her so he has an ally. The fact that she has a daughter is just icing on the cake for him.

[@87cl]

On point… she’s likely been through a lot herself, and like you said, the love bombing has her in this situation. Even the way he talks, you can tell he knows he has a mouthpiece..

[@kellyrowns4730]

So this is a way that predators can get together, swap stories and plan things in the future. How wonderful. America, you should be so proud of your justice system.

[@isaiahbarnes5906]

You commented 3 months ago, so I'll respond to you. The story that starts at 18:19, how!!! A person that touches a child is bs. Then straight up say it wasn't drugs or alcohol. How is he alive

[@trista_official]

The way these offenders play the victim and act like something was done TO THEM is sickening

[@mrtwister9002]

It's only okay to minimize a certain class of people as subhuman. What's good for the goose isn't good for the gander. Only some are deserving of human compassion. Thank you for the enlightenment oh center of the universe. You're not helping with a solution.

[@alva7701]

Agree, face we see but heart we don't know.

[@gowdsake7103]

@@mrtwister9002 There is NO solution for them

[@mrtwister9002]

@@gowdsake7103 Oh mighty keyboard warrior! Righteous and forth right!!

[@geminienergy]

The lisa woman interviewing them doesn’t help.

[@luvdaturtles]

My abuse started when I was 12 by my dads best friend, when he tried to rape me at 14 is when I finally ran and never let him touch me again. Kept it a secret from everyone and when I was 22 he had a heart attack. I got to be in the hospital room as he came off life support and I watched him slowly die. Best closure ever. Finally came clean about the abuse six years later. My parents were so upset. My mom ripped every photo with him in it out of the frame. Glad I don’t have to see his face when I visit their house anymore.

[@wezangola8226]

Sorry for what happened to you, you are só strong! God bless you ❤️

[@TeaCup1940]

Did your parents leave you alone with him or how was he able to abuse you?

[@SILOPshuvambanerjee]

Stay strong

[@leavemealone7108]

I'm sorry you went through that 🙏🏻💖

[@andrewd4413]

Did he actually rape you or only attempt to rape you?

[@TT_09]

Ryan had a sense of panic and fear when his foot monitor went off. Ironic. I wonder if he contemplates that same sense of panic, fear, anxiety that all of of his victims live with constantly and forever.

[@tonyprice2256]

His 'victims' were all consensual teens - not 4 year olds. None of his 'victims' had any fear of him.

[@thewanderingfaith]

Right?!

[@kristicollett7887]

I'm near 44 years old... I've lived with the trauma of sexual assault for most of my life, 30 plus years! Screw these nasty people!

[@d.froggiez369]

Same, will turn 44 on may 18th... Sending you love & big hugs 🫂💚🫂

[@merry-lynnallison3002]

Being a victim of sexual assault at the age of 8 years of age I still deal with the trauma every single day. I'm 62 years of age and I am still traumatised. Sexual offenders should be charged with murder because they basically kill their victims. Once a child is sexually assaulted their life is over. Keep them all in jail.

[@mr_imperfectiongamingchann1962]

As much as I agree with this. However we are not god.

[@cosmicreef5858]

Not over fortunately. You can get over it, rebuild your life(just what i am doing). But this is definitely does not take away from the fact that sexual abuse is even worse than murder. I am 29 years old and was molested by my own half brother when i was 7 and my older cousin when i was 8. Top it all of with my father's amotional abuse. Fortunately i live my life mostly happily and my recovery is not over. :) You will get over it, you are strong, you deserve to be happy. Unfortunately a lot of people are not this lucky and ending up taking their own lives because they can not take the pain anymore which is around even after many years. I just hope that these parasites(offenders) will finally get what they deserve and spend the rest of their time behind bars. They should never be let out.

[@cosmicreef5858]

@@mr_imperfectiongamingchann1962 You do not need to be a god to do your job and protect the innocent

[@mr_imperfectiongamingchann1962]

@@cosmicreef5858 Define the innocent? As I see it guilt runs the world.

[@grammichal6759]

@@cosmicreef5858 I think the reference to God is society executing offenders/charging them with murder.

[@ladydede88]

I don’t like how this made them look like victims! When they aren’t!

[@buildingthedream7586]

9/10 they are victims. It’s likely been done to them. Definitely no excuse tho.

[@ladydede88]

@@buildingthedream7586 after you induce pain on someone else especially a child you’re no longer a victim but a evil predator.

[@Theweezle12]

@@buildingthedream7586 please explain

[@josi4251]

I have a former student who most likely is. The girl (also a student) was a known liar, and her lies sent him to prison. The kid had promise, and now he's in his late 30's and has a terrible life. The majority of these guys, though? Sure.

[@brookealyssa5079]

@@Theweezle12 we’re all victims of victims -still sad and not good

[@Byeimky]

When one of the women gave her story about her nanny molesting her I really felt that especially with the grooming process. It was always “if you don’t tell I’ll give you candy!” “Let’s go the store for some candy now.” Growing up I felt like it was my fault because I didn’t tell my mom because I was embarrassed and allowed candy to keep me quiet. But I was 5/6. I should never have felt guilty for that being done to me.

[@mommamoose1639]

How about we go ahead and let that mom know that WHEN he assaults her child again, she can go to prison with him! Same charges. Literally enabling him her reoffend ON HER OWN CHILD! That makes me so angry!!

[@KatetheGreat3689]

He said it himself! The only way to 100000% make sure they don’t reoffend is by *never* letting them out. These sentences are wayyyy too light for the crimes they commit!!

[@tatianaantonio5366]

Because of Kinsey

[@jbarahona623]

Executing them would be an act of mercy.

[@jdub-oh9wy]

They should at the very least stop putting them in protective custody and let them get destroyed by other inmates

[@faith_e_8739]

They don't deserve life hear on earth 😡😡

[@OURWORLD4EVER]

Just give them the death penalty, save the tax payers dollars

[@maddieb.8514]

How hilarious Randy talks about drug addicts like they're beneath him.

[@pinkpugginz]

hes created drug addicts from abusing them. that's why we have an opioid epidemic. people self medicating from childhood trauma

[@pinkpugginz]

@The Thing yep almost all my friends have been abused either as children or adults and a fair amount are using drugs or alcohol to function

[@RLDacia]

Seriously, they only harm themselves not others(if they do harm others especially children then xxxx them too).

[@jodykurt9935]

A humongous majority of addicts are addicted to drugs due to the actions of these monsters. I look forward to the day when any person who abuses kids for any reason can be hung from a tree. That day is coming.

[@jodykurt9935]

@The Thing one day they will

[@JigglyPuff777]

The guy that's in real estate finding them a home looks just as disgusting and creepy , as they are profiting off of putting these creatures in our areas with our vulnerable innocent children

[@yanna1993]

Only 700,000 that’s REGISTERED. Keep your eyes alert and arms around your kids! They’re everywhere 🥺

[@tammyg8031]

A lot of them are in the Jehovah's Witness CULT. The leadership covers up CSA.

[@Sshazex]

41 taking to a girl that just turned 18? Yeah you’re a danger.

[@proudmarinemomma827]

These men want arm candy and young girls. It’s totally gross. I wish I could keep those young girls from going with these older men. The whole sugar baby thing is awful.

[@dall9329]

Lori don't blame men for being with young girl 18 ,19,20... most of the times these girls just want older men . Look at trump

[@proudmarinemomma827]

@@dall9329 sorry if I didn’t add more to my comment. You are also correct. These young women are sometimes looking for that sugar daddy too. It happens a lot in fact. I’m not for that either. I guess I’m more old school in my thinking 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@TheSterlingArcher16]

Men are & will always be attracted to young, attractive (aka fertile) women. Whether viewed as gross or not that’s basic human sexuality… and if the person is 18 it’s legal for better or for worse. The real monsters are the people abusing innocent children.

[@joygernautm6641]

@@dall9329 they don’t want older men, they want older man money. Don’t get it twisted.

[@missdaydreamss]

Honestly, sexual abuse should be taught in school, starting as kindergarten.

[@cdwalter]

Agreed! My mom investigated it for her job and told me what to look for. I told her and she didn’t turn in my cousin! I was 5!

[@GbrJose]

Not unless you want to deal with entitled parents and parents who are in control of higher power

[@bjkeene1114]

Awareness should be taught. Children sometimes don't know that adults are turned on by them. They should be warned at school if not at home. Parents must agree to this instruction.

[@grammichal6759]

@@bjkeene1114 SAFE touch can be taught.. “No one should touch where your bathing suit covers.” They don’t need to hear about the negative part at that age… Specific crimes. Teach from a positive point of view.

[@bjkeene1114]

@@grammichal6759 agreed

[@mystiquetreasures663]

These kind of people should never be out.

[@anastasiamarch6197]

I wish who there was an update on this story.. the whole video has my stomach in knots

[@27too2cool]

There’s no cure for pedaphiles, so if they have to stay in the woods, that’s luxury in my eyes. I honestly don’t think that’s far enough away. A mom that will subject her kids to that, knowing what he has done, doesn’t deserve to have her kids.

[@williambilly3269]

I agree. They shouldn't be allowed to work in Congress either like matt gaetz

[@sarahlear9438]

she dont deserve to has kids be called mom or has the honor of being a mom child protective services should be notified the child should be removed from her custody both should be sterilised to prevent future children to be born pedos should has they genitals disabled

[@coffeecrimegal5968]

I honestly don’t know or understand why any mother would take a chance like that with her children?? To me that’s putting your needs ahead of your childrens and you gave up the right to be frivolous when you become a parent!

[@leahflower9924]

It doesn't keep anyone safe though

[@TheKaidynB]

There’s no cure now but I bet there’s one out there. I want to find it.

[@DrTLEvans]

No ma’am! Say what you want about single parents, my kids came first. After my divorce, I made the decision to raise my children alone in my home. I co-parented with their dad. If I dated, men didn’t come to my house. Some ppl date single parents just for the kids. I couldn’t live with myself if something had happened to them. No man was coming before my babies. What in the world, lady?

[@cynthiatumwesigye1363]

You’re doing great! We need more mothers like you.

[@tammygause4651]

A great mom!!!

[@steavey301]

I feel you … I was single the entire time I was raising my son

[@telleroflies4373]

Let's be honest you were never married. There was no divorce. You were a single mom hahahahhahahaha

[@ilismommy]

I’ve been single since 2018 and I’ll be damned if I let anyone else in my home. I coparent with my kids dad and that’s it. When he has gfs I tell him you better keep eyes on our kids because you never know! I don’t get women who put a man first.

[@jamedlock83]

Lisa Ling is GORGEOUS. . .

[@Truthful1122]

The fact that Steve says “if I can’t control my urge I will kill myself” clearly shows he still has urges to sexually abuse children and is fully aware of it… it’s disgusting and very sad that his wife puts her need to be loved by a man over the safety of her child!

[@CrazySexyCool999]

"Offenders will offend again if they choose too" speaks volumes!

[@todd3166]

And anyone will offend for the first time: If they choose to" Think about that! you really never know what a person really is thinking of doing.

[@marlanaferro1481]

Choose. That said it!

[@mrtwister9002]

Have you studied up on recidivism? Of course not.

[@sharoncaulder6729]

None of these offenders seem to understand how their actions damage the victims entire lives.

[@Limmas9]

The guy that left prison had a smirk on his face the entire interview

[@traceymay9951]

He told the world he would re-offend, and he did.

[@crease142]

If I ever, EVER heard a child molester refer to himself as having “made a mistake” I don’t think I’d be able to hold myself back. It’s vile

[@PraveenSriram]

Many did just make a mistake and deserve a second chance but the ones who go on to reoffend don’t deserve a second chance and are the evil ones.

[@maam-yj8ph]

I think it's harder to decide the punishment when the offender is a child themselves (maybe until age 18). Ages 18 - 26 is a transition period to adulthood and a peak period for athletic ability; if an offender has little to no control over their impulses and emotions, great harm can be done. I think that a 10 - 20 year sentence with therapy, job training, educational options, and community service (supervised) for the younger offenders can hopefully give enough time to see if these individuals are safe enough to be released from prison.

[@dianabeurman364]

I'm with you

[@salvador8923]

@@PraveenSriram Molesting a child is not a mistake, it’s a conscious choice.

[@jefferyepstein9210]

Even if it was a woman?

[@mrsdeannawilliams9282]

I don’t feel sorry for these men that hurt children. I’m thinking of all of the severe trauma they’ve caused, all of the lives they’ve shattered , and they don’t deserve to be released into the community.

[@cosmicreef5858]

I 100% agree.

[@m.s.3798]

This is NOT a victimless crime

[@yasharox]

Ryan is too smiley. He’s loving the attention here and he’s feeding lines and satisfied with the response.

[@tens9100]

Def. He’s sinister

[@SwedBaben]

I think Ryan is a high risk of re-offending if he's let out. He doesn't seem to think he done anything wrong

[@ninisherebaxley7589]

Exactly. He doesn't realize that what he's forever altered his victims' lives, and not for the better.

[@SwedBaben]

@@ninisherebaxley7589 and him violating his parole rules on the first day was also kinda telling on his character. It wasn't like he had many rules, don't visit the beach and don't go to your parents house, and he does both in one day yet act like a victim when he was jailed again SMH

[@ryanlantz8258]

He’s the worst one out of all of them. He got out of jail the first time and immediately reoffended. He will reoffend again.

[@SwedBaben]

@@ryanlantz8258 glad I'm not the only one thinking that is very likely

[@bassssaasuuuup]

They never do

[@alyssajade7699]

Christina puts her hand on his back as if he's the victim.. that is just unreal to me.. and I truly believe her letting him be around her kids is putting them In harm's Way.. complete filth!

[@brandnew2767]

She completely disgusting right along with him! She put her baby at risk for a man she think “treats her good”

[@oaklandmade007]

I agree 💯 percent! Ugh

[@olenkap9585]

Well he did suffer the consequences of his actions and had a long time to think about it. People can change. one crime doesnt force you to commit crime all your life. She supports him 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@BB-ts2gu]

I absolutely agree, Alyssa. It’s so disgusting. He will reoffend again. It’s not a matter of if, but when.

[@kkw-pal1178]

Can you believe that shhh?!!!

[@arfriedman4577]

I love Lisa lings reporting. I remember when this was on tv years ago.

[@tatianagranger2427]

Channel One! I remember too! She’s great!

[@arfriedman4577]

@@tatianagranger2427 it was a regular TV station, then maybe Oprah own.

[@greenthumb8170]

What I can't seem to comprehend is that many offenders have a genuine physical and/or emotional attraction to young people.

[@jojom6657]

Ryan, 7 years in jail..."I realized 3 weeks ago that I have a problem"👀

[@zoemystique7773]

Let's make it clear. OFFENDERS are NOT VICTIMS.🙄

[@mike-cs4pv]

Unless she's a woman

[@anavaldez2432]

Period!!!!

[@cosmicreef5858]

Say it louder.

[@rosaf4661]

Seriously

[@Chickmamapalletfarm]

Not all victims will be offenders, but Almost all offenders were victims. That is just the way this horrific cycle goes.

[@nancyshelden1735]

Lisa you have been one of my favorite journalists for 25 years and you do very important work much needed.

[@user-wy6rz8jt6e]

As an abused child these men are not pushed into the shadows. They are the frickin shadows

[@abigailsanchez7722]

I was a victim of child sexual abuse from the age of 4 thru 9, and suffered many years after. I have no compassion for these type of people. The devastation and pain that they cause last a lifetime. I’ve never truly felt whole, and normal. I’ve carried the pain and still the remanence of it remained decades later.

[@papawnanasaveslovesnlife9530]

I was 3 that I remember till 9, who really knows🙅... When it began , it was a teen in family who then taught other boys n I to play house n drive hotwheels all over him n I had to be the mom 👀💭 ... Im 50 this year n my sister came to live with us when i was 9 n it stopped 👏🙌👏❣️.. ya never have closure, or heal, even with therapy n IT SuXx 🙅💭💯❣️... Im sorry anyone had to suffer , hes not the only 1 , yet family thought hes not to be prosecuted cause he was "young" , Ots sickening n i dont talk to any of them n I raised my kids safely without any of them ✌️♥️✌️, closure will be at his death cause God said "Vengeance is mine" , I know he will suffer with the others who did bad things 🙌🏳️🙌❣️... Im so sorry we went thru SA , 1 was charged n got 16 years n lived in segregation cause they tried to kill him when they found out his charges, he pulled all 16 years n has to register, the others try to associate when they see 👀 me out, n I walk on, after i cuss them 💯🙅 talk to me EVER

[@mauricefuqua1947]

Stay strong 💪

[@richikneogi1603]

Who are "these" people?

[@connievino4226]

I hope peace and joy for you. Easy too say. But I would hope the best for you.

[@carolannpacificadam1944]

As someone with SA past I have no mercy for them

[@abbigailstone5235]

21:00 please tell me someone called the department of child and family services on that delusional mom who’s willing to sacrifice her child’s safety for her own pathetic and selfish desire to be loved. Oh my god that’s just insane. How disgusting

[@janayialove4414]

Yes please that woman is out her mind!

[@supermodelatlanta1354]

Smh. Karen's sister.

[@abbigailstone5235]

@@supermodelatlanta1354 wait what?

[@rachelcurtis749]

Yes it's sickening!! She's allowing him the opportunity to do the same as he did with the first girlfriend !! It's horrible. God please protect all children from these monsters!

[@bcvc3365]

I’m wondering why his probation officer is allowing him to be in the same house as her children… shouldn’t that be illegal?

[@mayito9100]

Years of living a dangerous life has taught me that a tough man knows when and how to get out of a situation, but a smart man never gets himself into one.

[@makoa143ify]

Lisa Ling, one of the greatest journalist of all time.

[@lorenajanet7645]

Oh wow there’s a lot of Christina’s out here and that’s why our babies are being harmed by these animals. Zero sympathy for offenders.

[@sela2992]

You are absolutely right !!

[@Shayne_T]

Agreed. ZERO

[@neteruhathor]

She was such a sad excuse for a mom! I do feel that she obviously has self esteem and self worth issues, but to put your child in danger with a man, who has basically stated that there is no other reason to do it except opportunity, is negligent!

[@katerineella274]

These mothers are often of subnormal intelligence, drug or alcohol addicts. I'm not excusing them but they are not "the reason" why children are abused. The reason, the responsibility lies with the abuser. They want to be powerful and choose the most vulnerable to act out their sexual desires. The mothers of these children are often victims themselves. A sad, sick situation.

[@timbawangu3038]

She's broken too, Christina. She's thinking about herself and how he makes her feel, not the child

[@JM33444]

That dude took a big gulp when she said yeah I trust him with my kid she's crazy

[@rainsara2795]

Agreed

[@reesejordan8953]

He looked shocked his damn self

[@act4666]

And she barely looked at Lisa. A sign she doesn’t like talking about this.

[@LetsTalkWithMeriah]

Some one needs to check on that poor baby

[@act4666]

@@LetsTalkWithMeriah oh I’ll guess the police did after this episode aired. Always liked Lisa Ling

[@IamSnowRed]

They had a chance to live in society normally. They messed it up for themselves 💯 I dont feel bad for any of them

[@zcam1969]

Lauren is teaching kids to not trust anyone . great job Lauren

[@kathiedavis7827]

My daughter was sexually assaulted by a family friend of 19 years. When I found out I had him arrested and he went to prison for 5 years. My daughter is grown now and she with life sentence even with years of counseling she had never gotten over this . When I saw that mother allow her husband to bathe that baby I almost threw up what the hell is the matter with her !! With a 2 year old and a baby there with him his just Asking for her children to be abused! Does she need to be with a man so desperately that she hands her children over to have their lives destroyed. The authorities should take her kids away if she chooses to stay with this guy.

[@ncmariofan3605]

That filthy rat got off the hook. Had be been caught smoking pot, he'd never see the sun, ever

[@boogitybear2283]

Shows how women have the worst taste in men I’ve ever seen. They really do.

[@slconley]

I think it’s terrifying that he has access to a 2 year old and a baby.

[@user-uk5cq2xq7e]

Your a good mom, I'm sorry it happened to you❤

[@nickdelaney6953]

​@@user-uk5cq2xq7ehow do you know she's a good mom

[@magnoliax5914]

"He made me feel like a woman" Disgusting. She puts her needs and feelings first than the reality and safety of her daughter. I'm glad that he accepts his punishment and admits what he has done. Men AND women who are child predators and rapists are disgusting. There is a special place in hell for those.

[@TheMCNemesisOnAmazonMusic]

I agree with this. It's sick

[@alicennami4692]

@@TheMCNemesisOnAmazonMusic N I’ll pop lol no I up

[@kakefyll]

Where on earth is CPS, these kids are in danger. That woman is sick

[@pamelal2063]

CPS is the largest trafficking organization. Research and you're going to be able to see how screwed up the system is

[@bubbercakes528]

She is deranged! That little girl should be taken from her.

[@stfuporfavor9102]

I was watching this is life on I think discovery+ & I have so much respect Lisa Ling to do what she does to inform the rest of the world is brave. To be as willing and also open to hearing these horrible things and have to grit your teeth for the pain of the victims and you know that the person you're talking to would probably do it again. There's just no words. I think it's so important to be as educated as we can be to keep ourselves, our children, friends, families safe.

[@MeganES]

I don’t feel bad for them, they made vile decisions and now there is consequences.

[@Gigi-ki5su]

6 and 10 year old girls..he needs to be in treatment until he comes up with a clear answer on why??? His girlfriend needs help if she found herself in someone who does not know himself.

[@sophiademure]

Those poor girls :(. That was disturbing to hear. His wife defo needs help if she would trust him around her kids, wtf!

[@camcam9927]

And she has a 2 year old daughter herself

[@brendad7582]

I don’t know why they let him out he still needs to be locked up.

[@oaklandmade007]

@@TaylorWilliamsnaturalisttaylor yeh, it takes a special kind of evil to lay down with a demon who has assaulted children, and then have a baby with him😡

[@Camibug]

I agree. Especially when he openly stated there was no alcohol or drugs involved. Not that that is an excuse but he was very clear that he was in his right mind.

[@josi4251]

Lisa Ling is a national treasure. I know she may take some heat when covering this topic, but her reporting shines. She's not glorifying or excusing them, just shining a light on what their lives are like.

[@stephaniebailey7923]

RAY LAMONICA/GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS are a BUNCH of SNAKES in BED with the WORST CRIMINALS on earth. I am TARGET everywhere I go because of these officials FALSE DOCUMENTS/WITNESSES ACCUSSATIONS. People are PAID by these officials with INCENTIVES (get out of jail free cards)

[@bones6169]

Watching that offender give the baby a bath made my skin crawl. My stepdad was my abuser and I full heartedly believe that they DO NOT change.

[@jjoh158]

Christina needs therapy. A man admits he abused children completely sober and she thinks her child is safe.

[@GodBlessedThisBod]

23 years old and says “ I’ve been with a bunch of bad guys… and this one makes me feel like a person.” But he lives like an animal and you let him around your kid. So sick.

[@dianabeurman364]

These guys are master manipulators!

[@Shycrochetqueen]

Just be honest look at her like really look

[@KentishCosmetics]

Literally one of The dumbest statement I ever heard

[@GodBlessedThisBod]

@@dianabeurman364 while I know manipulation is very really…. This is flat out stupid

[@gea8347]

I'm so glad that she is willing to endanger her own daughter because he "makes her feel good" 😡😠

[@stellamary204]

Honestly she gives me the vibes of when the daughter grows up and tells her something happened she would blame the daughter for "seducing" him.

[@gea8347]

@@stellamary204 she totally does. I deeply fear for those children. The fact that he knew what he was doing, was completely aware every single time he chose to molest those children and still went ahead with it. No sympathy from me. These disgusting vile humans deserve everything they get. I personally believe they should never be released.

[@stellamary204]

@@gea8347 100percent!

[@kimsalmeron1149]

She doesn't deserve her children.

[@bnhyg150]

This was 10 years ago wonder is she still with the guy or if he's alive.

[@alecianewman4226]

There are consequences for violating peoples rights and breaking laws. Take responsibility for your actions.

[@lisafrass]

Classic episode. Lisa is one of the BEST investigative/freelance journalists of her time and definitely one of the G O A T S . I also believe she's super underestimated. There are not many American journalist of color with her type of catalogue. I truly admire her. All her pieces are complete. She always understands the assignment. 🙌🏾

[@sarahannfisher]

Totally agree! She treats the subject matter with respect, every interviewee with kindness and courtesy.

[@freeyremnd312]

Agreed.

[@bnhyg150]

She's well spoken and open minded and listens to both sides of the coin.

[@BB-ts2gu]

G.O.A.T.S.?

[@maggiee639]

@@BB-ts2gu greatest of all time

[@raycheldiaz874]

Long haired men scare me because of the man that hurt me. I’m 35 and still am traumatized and hurt by this. I shelter my daughter because of what happened when I was 5 from my aunts boyfriend and it keeps me from being open intimately. It NEVER goes away and if you could hurt a child, you could do anything 🥺

[@izzycarts]

Stay strong

[@dennaecephus3447]

Remember YOU did nothing wrong the blame is the offenders....

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

I'm sorry for what happened to you and I hope that you received the necessary therapy so it doesn't affect your relationship with your daughter.

[@carolannpacificadam1944]

There is a different way to live with trauma I know I have a SA background ( my sibling molested me) I have been in cognitive therapy. It's really good 👍

[@Bobbyjhoson]

I don't know wat would make a guy abuse a child like that that is a monster

[@lovemiplants5003]

YOU MADE YOUR CHOICES AND NOW YOU ARE DEALING WITH THE CONSEQUENCES.. I DO NOT FEEL BAD FOR THEM AT ALL.

[@lululuv525]

The fact that the one guys wife trust him around her 2 year old but when the camera panned to his face he was looking everywhere but straight should be an indicator 😩he literally just sat there and told her he did what he did because he had an opportunity and the fact that it doesn’t worry her is worrisome.

[@imastatistic8347]

I was a nanny for three years and the fact someone can come into someone else home and do THAT to children who the are paid to care for sickens me.

[@liluralongion2232]

Exactly

[@moniquew3603]

Honestly, if my husband and I separate/divorce I will be single until my children are 18+... I would not be able to forgive myself if I brought a monster into my home to abuse my children. No thank you! Prayers for all the children, I hope they get the healing they deserve.

[@kevinrogers4747]

p.s try not to let him know that !

[@Redsoxman9991]

Well that sounds kind of extreme lol. Are grandfathers or uncles banned from the house too?

[@amysho2192]

Yup. I am a single mom and it is my worst fear. I am SUPER cautious and untrusting. If a guy shows any hint of being sketchy...bye! And when she was little and couldn't communicate well, I never let a man around her without me. Even at her preschool, I asked if men were allowed to work there. They said yes, but there were currently no male teachers. I was so happy. When she went to grade school, I'd ask her every few weeks if any guy has touched her or made her uncomfortable. She KNEW what was right and wrong. Now she is 12...she has been homeschooled since 3rd grade. I am SO happy she doesn't go to school. A male teacher SA'd some girl students here a few years back. And he got caught. Imagine all that don't get caught! 😢 Also at the preschool here, there was a male advocate working there who raped a little girl when they were alone in his office. It's awful. I don't ever want to put her at risk. It's scary you never know who the monsters are til it's too late. Could be your friendly, wholesome neighbor. Could be your church's beloved pastor. Could be the maintenance man. Could be your uncle. Could even be the babysitter who is taking videos of the child for her boyfriend. You never know. I worked at a preschool once and I was helping change a little girl into her bathing suit for water play. We were in the bathroom and there were no cameras in sight. Once the girl got out of her clothes, she looked sadly at me and asked, "Please don't take videos of me." I thought I misheard her so I asked what she said and she repeated the same phrase. I told her I wasn't going to. I reported it to my supervisor (there were other signs if abuse too and they had been in foster care before). So sad.

[@mikestroud9969]

Good job by Lisa Ling. She's one of my favorites ❤️🙏💯

[@markrumfola9833]

Thank you for the Truth Lisa. Awesome Honest Lady.

[@soybigpapi]

“Keeping is in prison for the rest of our lives is the only way to make sure we don’t reoffend” yes, so go back to prison.

[@sarah.j.777]

or DIE. we should just murder all these dirtbags, not pay to feed & house them. or send them to an island where they work in manufacturing for FREE.

[@mike-cs4pv]

That statement applies to all criminals

[@moviesjean23]

Prison is expensive

[@soybigpapi]

@@moviesjean23 I agree but so is therapy.

[@MzTwEeT1989]

I can't see how anyone could date or be in a relationship with someone who has harmed a child. The wife 20:15 is just sitting there consoling and rubbing his back as if he did nothing wrong wtf, he ruined the lives of those kids. 😭

[@sarah.j.777]

agreed, she's just as evil as he is.

[@bethanyoneal5789]

Right? The part with their baby made me so uncomfortable. Who’s the say he wouldn’t do anything to kids again?

[@melodeelewis462]

Sick , she will help him next time.

[@jordangryder375]

@@bethanyoneal5789 The way the baby acted when he touched it an the way the baby looked at him. Seemed scared .

[@thulilenkomo7462]

This chick is sick. 🤮It's actually disgusting.

[@paulinekamau9633]

Why are these people out of jail 😡. They should be jailed for 40 years plus

[@geoffhalbert5435]

Randy you are doing a great job. The true offenders are the ones that make false accusations and take the law into their own hands. Committing criminal offences against innocent people. If the police were honest they would admit that they are prejudice into believing that innocent people should be persecuted

[@GirlNo111]

Once a predator always a predator. The fact that the 23 year old wife with a young daughter lets him be around her child!!!??? Why would she even want anything to do with him in the first place! I feel sick to my stomach

[@pinkpugginz]

clearly she has some trauma surrounding abuse and thinks this is all she deserves. all offenders are master manipulators and so hes probably making her feel like she's his entire world and constantly love bombing.

[@kellyjoyner490]

@@pinkpugginz I understand your point. However, no matter what she has endured, it is no excuse for endangering another child! This just perpetuates the cycle! I am a survivor and I WOULD NEVER put another child at risk for my own gratification. When you are a Mother, you sign up to sacrifice your wants for your childs needs! Period.

[@jeffreylieberman1668]

You don't seem too bright. So if you stole a candy bar as a kid, or got into a fight, we can use that against you for the rest of your life too right?! Once a thief always a thief, once a bully always a bully, right?! Wait until it's your son or daughter, or your mom or dad that makes a dumb mistake, we'll see how you feel then. The biggest child molesters in this world have been of the Bible believer faith. Fact.

[@SD_Chosen]

@@jeffreylieberman1668 God Can Change Anyone if They Repent You Are Never Too Far Gone With God People Will Never Forgive You, But God Will God's Word Is the Only thing that Matters.

[@jeffreylieberman1668]

@@SD_Chosen which one? There are literally billions. You're not talking about (Christ) the one that the child molesters pray to, are you? Satan has a better place in his kingdom. Try that route.