In Part 2 of Alicia's conversation with investigator Rusty, they go deeper into one of the most disturbing child exploitation cases he's ever worked and the realities of tracking some of the internet's most dangerous offenders. Along the way, Rusty shares how investigators cope with the emotional weight of the job, why humor can be a survival tool, and the perspective that keeps him fighting for children every day. It's a sobering but ultimately hopeful look at the people working behind the scenes to make the world a safer place.

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What really happens on the dark web—and how do investigators find the people hiding there? Alicia sits down with investigator Rusty in Part 1 of a 2 part episode, for an eye-opening conversation about tracking child exploitation networks, exposing the growing threat of nihilistic violent extremist (NVE), and how predators recruit vulnerable young people online. Rusty explains why offenders don't "accidentally" end up on the dark web, what parents need to know to protect their children, and the emotional toll of investigating some of the most disturbing crimes imaginable.

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How do investigators stay one step ahead of online predators? Alicia Kozak sits down with the D ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) investigator Karen O'Connor for a fascinating look inside the fight to protect children from online exploitation. Karen shares how she and her electronic storage detection dog, Bogey, work together to locate hidden phones, hard drives, USB devices, and other digital media that can contain critical evidence in child exploitation cases. She also discusses the realities of investigating these crimes, and the practical steps her and Alicia take to keep kids safer online.

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