Lee Greer

> *“Oh Lord!”*
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**Calvin Lee Greer** is a suspected predator involved in the Ft. Myers, Florida edition of **To Catch a Predator**.

## Biography

Calvin Lee Greer, a 31-year-old man from Norfork, Arkansas, was in Orlando, Florida on a business trip when he engaged in an online conversation with someone he believed to be a 13-year-old girl named "Samantha". During their online chats, Greer falsely claimed to be 28-years-old and boasted about being "old enough to get in trouble," disregarding the decoy's age. He proceeded to groom the decoy by suggesting that a young teenage girl like her could have multiple boyfriends. Greer escalated the conversations to sexual topics and remarked that if he were a teenager, he would date the decoy. The two exchanged photos, and Greer sent a picture of his genitals, which the decoy found unattractive and pointed out the difference in colors. Greer then mentioned that he would need to travel 128 miles to meet in person and asked the decoy if she had kissed a boy before or had engaged in any sexual experimentation. Greer inquired if the decoy had ever engaged in oral sex and offered to drive more than five hours to meet her. He suggested that he could be the one to judge if she talked about "dirty stuff". Greer then asked if her ex-boyfriend had performed oral sex on her and questioned whether she became sexually aroused during intimate moments, as well as if she would consider having sexual intercourse.

Greer stated that he was always treated women "good" and opposed "miss treating anyone". Nevertheless, he expressed fear of getting caught, acknowledging that he would face consequences if the decoy's mother discovered their communication. He suggested that he would demonstrate how it feels to receive oral sex and predicted that she would experience pleasurable sensations. Greer expressed interest in observing the decoy masturbating and even offered to provide assistance. He also expressed a desire to be the first person to have sex with her. Greer boasted about his penis, describing it as "average" in length but "thick" and measuring seven inches. He even claimed that his penis was too thick to fit inside the core of a roll of paper towels. Greer told the decoy that his penis would fit her nicely and suggested that he would lick her first to "lube it up for the real thing."

The next day, he asked if he would go to jail if he visited and expressed his desire to see her naked. Greer provided his phone number and instructed the decoy to tell his brother that she was 18 if he answered. When the decoy mentioned that he could stay overnight, Greer responded by saying he would "snuggle" with her and make her orgasm, causing her to feel "warm and tingly." He asked if any of her friends had ever had sex and reassured her that he was "very clean and safe." Greer enjoyed the power dynamic of teaching the decoy about sex and urged her to relax and "let go". He brought up the sexual position "69" and explained that it involved simultaneous oral sex. Greer also mentioned bringing an X-rated movie and asked if there were any adult stores in her town. As the conversation ended, he suggested he could be the decoy's "teddy bear" and offered to "pick [her] up in [his] arms and carry [her]."

## Confrontation with Chris Hansen

When Greer arrived at the sting house, Chris Hansen and Perverted Justice were initially unsure of his identity as he had mentioned a different vehicle in the chat than the one he actually arrived in. Hansen had to sift through all the chat logs to determine who he was. It wasn't until Del Harvey yelled out "It's Lee Greer!" that they finally knew who they were dealing with. Greer brought fast food into the house with him and was greeted by an 18-year-old actress posing as the teenage girl he had been chatting with. When she asked what he had brought, Greer responded that he had a double cheeseburger with no pickles, but mentioned that the fries he brought might be cold and that he never received the sodas he ordered. As the decoy told him to wait for her, Hansen revealed himself to Greer instead of a real child. Upon meeting Hansen, Greer immediately asked who he was, but received no answer in return. Hansen then asked Greer who he was and why he was there. Greer replied that he came to "visit a friend off the net" named "Sammie". When asked about her age, Greer initially claimed to believe that she was 18 or older due to her appearance and behavior. However, when Hansen informed him that he knew he was lying, Greer admitted that the decoy was actually 13 years old. Greer was asked why he thought it was acceptable to visit a young child home alone at his age, and he responded that it was due to "stupidity".

Hansen then presented a picture of Greer's genitalia that he had sent to the decoy. Greer once again attributed his behavior to "stupidity" and the decoy's request to see it. He eventually confessed that he was married and did not want his wife to find out. Hansen asked Greer if he had brought any condoms. Greer admitted to having some but explained that they were always in his car due to disease concerns. He also mentioned that the car he arrived in was rented. Greer claimed that he had rented a hotel room and told the decoy that he wouldn't spend the night. However, when Hansen pointed out that he had mentioned spending the night in their chat, Greer explained that he had packed a pair of underwear, a new shirt, and pajamas. He added that he wore his shorts twice as they were not dirty. In response, Hansen revealed that he looked like he was ready to spend the night due to bringing condoms, food, and sleepwear. Hansen then disclosed his identity, causing the cameras to come out. Greer murmured "oh no" and covered his face with his hand. Hansen informed Greer that everything he had said was recorded on camera and that he was free to leave. Greer stood up, grabbed his fast food, and asked if he would be featured on television. Hansen replied that they had not yet decided whom to air. Greer reiterated his desire to keep the incident from his wife. Hansen gave the same response, causing Greer to express gratitude and apologize. After Greer left the sting house, he was tackled to the ground by Fort Myers police, and he repeatedly cried out "Oh, Lord!" as they handcuffed him.

## Aftermath

After his arrest, Greer was charged with a felony count of attempted lewd or lascivious battery with a victim 12-15 years old. Joseph Viacava, the defense attorney for Greer, acknowledged that the Dateline shows had a positive impact on raising awareness about online predators. He believed that the national exposure had a significant effect in deterring people from engaging in such activities. However, Viacava raised concerns about the evidence presented against the 24 men caught in the sting, including whether charges involving a child victim could be justified as they were communicating with adult decoys posing as children. Viacava argued that while having a sexual fantasy is not unconstitutional, engaging in sexually explicit conversations with a child is a criminal offense. He further contended that it may be difficult for the state to prove that these conversations were with an actual child.

On March 1, 2007, Greer was convicted and found guilty against the single felony charge he was facing. In April 2007, Greer was sentenced to 21 months in prison, three years of probation, and was required to register as a sex offender. Greer was designated as a tier three sex offender in Arkansas, meaning he has a high risk of reoffending and has to update his status with law enforcement every 90 days for the rest of his life. Greer's assignment to this tier was due to the disclosure made during his assessment interview, where it was revealed that he had engaged in sexually explicit online conversations with six minors and had sent pornographic images of his penis to a 15-year-old girl. Vince Dwayne Greer, who is Greer's brother, is also a registered sex offender. He was convicted on September 10, 2007, on felony Internet Stalking after being accused of engaging in sexually explicit conversations and soliciting a 14-year-old girl online. Vince acknowledged that he had also engaged in sexual conversations with two other girls aged between 14-15 years on the internet. As a result, he was classified as a tier two sex offender, which means a moderate risk of reoffending, and is obligated to update his status with law enforcement every six months for 25 years.

## Quotes

* *"The double cheeseburgers with no pickles."*
* *"I got some fries, but the fries might be cold, it took me a little while to find this place. And they didn't get me my sodas I ordered so..."*
* *"I always wear my shorts twice because they're not dirty, and I got my PJs."*
* *"Is my face gonna be shown on TV?"*
* *"No please God, please sir! Oh Lord! Oh lord..."*

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/flyer.jsf?personId=52242
2. ↑ https://www.ark.org/offender-search/index.php?do:getById=1&id=6019118&x=b3bdbefc-39f4-4238-a1cc-174861bbccbe
3. ↑ http://sexoffenderresearch.blogspot.com/2008/12/fl-2008-dateline-predator-sting-huge.html
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 https://www.baxtercountysheriff.com/sex\_offender\_view.php?id=23
5. ↑ http://www.perverted-justice.com/?con=lee\_greer74
6. ↑ https://www.baxtercountysheriff.com/press\_view.php?id=1507