Episode 8: “Professors Road Trip- Part 1

Written By Tony Godwin

This case stems from a February 2010 criminal investigation into Online Solicitation of a Minor investigation which began inside a Yahoo Chat Room which lasted approximately 4 months while using the persona of a 13yo female child looking for “cool friends” and resulted in being contacted by 54-year-old Ricky CAIN (pseudonym). CAIN proved to be a semi dominate though very passive individual adamant to “teach” me the ways of the world. 

My memories of this case are MANY; and included a few “firsts” for me… relating to things I was “told” during my training to certainly expect; by those much wiser and experienced than I; and who paved the path I travelled as a new ICAC investigator. While I was “shocked” at some of these events, it did provide some insight into not only CAIN as an individual; but more into the depravity of offenders who are actively seeking this from children. 

Please enjoy this episode which takes us on a ride down a path yet to be explored. Grab some popcorn, a drink and settle in for a bumpy ride as we take a “The Professors Road Trip”.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN OUR EPISODES ARE OURS ALONE AND DO NOT REPRESENT ANY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. OUR EPISODES DISCUSS INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN AND CASES THAT INVOLVE THE EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. 

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Tony Godwin

I am currently an active duty Detective for a large Law Enforcement agency in the North Texas Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex where I have been employed for 26 years. For the past 13 years, I have received specialized training and experience working both proactive and reactive criminal investigations associated with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force with the goal to combat the child exploitation epidemic in the United States and abroad.

I have presented case studies and law enforcement training both nationally and internationally on ICAC related topics.I have prepared hundreds of formal reports suitable for legal presentation, which states results, interpretations and professional opinions/conclusions while assisting the Federal Bureau of Investigation, The United States Postal Service, the Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, the United States Secret Service and local Law Enforcement agencies in the investigation of cases involving child exploitation, CyberTips, and child pornography investigations. I am also a certified forensic examiner for computers and cell phones. 

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