Robb Kline

**Robb Kline** is a potential predator caught in the Greenville, Ohio sting.

## Chat with decoy

Robb Kline, a 20-year-old unemployed Army Reservist, initiated online conversations with an individual he believed to be a 13-year-old girl, unaware that it was actually an undercover decoy from Perverted Justice. Disturbingly, Kline broached the subject of engaging in inappropriate activities, asking the decoy if she would ever be involved with a 20-year-old, expressing a desire for a "wild ride" they could share when the circumstances aligned. The conversation took an even darker turn as Kline proceeded to inquire about the decoy's sexual experiences. He brazenly asked if she had engaged in oral sex, received it, or ever masturbated. Shockingly, Kline claimed to have a 13-year-old friend who had an "obsession" with him, repeatedly requesting sexual encounters. He went as far as admitting to having engaged in sexual activity with this underage friend, although he denied any involvement in anal sex.

A few days later, Kline disturbingly sought confirmation that the decoy was comfortable engaging in sexual activities with someone much older, referring to himself as an "old guy." He shared his disturbing thoughts, mentioning that he would fantasize about her being naked to "soothe" himself. While initially suggesting a friendship, Kline made it clear that his intentions extended beyond that, especially if the decoy happened to be undressed in bed. He proposed scenarios where they could watch movies together, with him allowing her to touch his genitals. Kline proceeded to suggest further intimate activities, mentioning the possibility of French kissing and even taking a shower together. Disturbingly, he expressed a desire to lick all over the decoy's body. However, as plans were being made for a potential meeting, Kline's concerns started to surface. He expressed fear of being caught and anxieties about the decoy potentially calling law enforcement.

## Confrontation with Chris Hansen

Upon arriving at the sting house, instead of encountering an actual child, Kline found himself conversing with Del Harvey, who was posing as the teenage girl from another room. They engaged in conversation until Chris Hansen entered the room to confront Kline. Caught off guard, Kline resorted to a ludicrous excuse, claiming that he had stopped by the sting house to inform the girl that he wouldn't be able to make it due to prior plans of coherence.
Kline provided an additional explanation, stating that he intended to inform the girl that he wouldn't be able to meet at the house for a while due to preexisting commitments and other plans. As Hansen proceeded to read aloud the explicit contents of Kline's chatlog, Kline reacted by deeming it "terrible."

However, when Hansen revealed his true identity and the presence of cameras to expose him, instead of attempting to flee, Kline extended his hand and shook Hansen's. Astonishingly, Kline stated that he saw no issue with coming to the house solely to make a new friend. Hansen, unconvinced by Kline's persistent lies, highlighted the incriminating evidence from the chatlog. Kline attempted to salvage his credibility by claiming he had pondered the situation "long and hard" and had no intention of engaging in any inappropriate behavior with the supposed girl. In a final handshake, Kline bid farewell to Hansen and exited the sting house. However, his departure was short-lived as he was swiftly apprehended by the Darke County police and taken into custody.

## Police interview

During his police interrogation, Kline offered an explanation for his presence at the house. He stated that his intention was to inform the girl that he couldn't engage in any sexual activity with her and that their interaction would be limited to hanging out. Kline admitted that the girl was 13 years old and shared aspiration to study criminal justice classes in college. He also acknowledged having another 13-year-old female friend in Cleveland but denied ever visiting her or engaging in any sexual encounters. According to Kline, he went to the sting house solely for the purpose of hanging out, as he had some free time before meeting his friends.

He claimed that he and the girl planned to have conversations and watch movies together. When questioned about explicit images involving children, Kline denied possessing any, but he mentioned that his brother had downloaded child pornography and bestiality images. Kline claimed that he had taken the responsibility to delete those files. However, the detectives expressed doubt about his statement, considering his decision to travel to the sting house with the intention of engaging with someone he believed to be a child. Kline admitted that he had driven over two hours solely to spend time talking with the girl, despite being aware of her alleged age.

### Aftermath

After being arrested, Kline faced a felony charge of attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Opting for a trial, he went through the legal proceedings and was subsequently found guilty. In the autumn of 2006, Kline received his sentencing, which included a one-month jail term, two years of community control, ordered to register as a sexually oriented offender for a period of 10 years, and was mandated to complete 40 hours of community service. To mitigate the risk of reoffending, Kline was subjected to stringent probationary conditions. These conditions encompassed prohibitions such as no unsupervised contact with children under the age of 18 without another adult present, no access to the internet, and a ban on viewing pornography. Any violation of these terms would carry severe consequences, potentially resulting in a sentence of up to eight years in prison. In addition to the aforementioned penalties, Kline was also required to attend psychotherapy and undergo sex offender counseling and therapy. Furthermore, as part of his sentencing, Kline was ordered to pay restitution. The amount of $1,477 was assigned as restitution, along with an additional $2,289 to cover the costs associated with bringing in witnesses for the trial.

## Trivia

* Kline was also featured in a video harassing TSA agents in Nashville, Tennessee.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2006/03/31/Internet-predator-sting-nets-3-arrests/stories/200603310049
2. ↑ http://www.perverted-justice.com/?con=rkline05