Joshua Colon

* Fairfield mugshot
* RSO 2019 mugshot
* RSO 2021 mugshot

> *"I date older, younger. I mean, not younger than twelve."*
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>  *- Colon eloquently showing that he has standards.*
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**Joshua R. Colon**was a predator caught in the Fairfield, Connecticut sting of **Hansen vs Predator**. He is infamous for only bringing dinner for himself and not the decoy, whom he believed was twelve. He is also known for his blunt honesty due to knowing who Chris Hansen is and attempting to use the bathroom before being interrupted by Hansen, being forced to "hold it" for the entire interview.

## Background

32-year-old Joshua R Colon. was a 32-year-old who lived in Queens, New York and worked as a plumber in Brooklyn, New York. An online predator-watchdog group called Tetrad Core set up a profile pretending to be a 12-year-old girl named "Jenna Claire" on the Link app. Colon, who used the nicknames "Papi" and "Boss," and belonged to online groups like "Kush Smokers R Us" and "Love Seekers," contacted the decoy. Their chats soon turn sexual, with Colon mentioning that he wanted to take her virginity and marry her if she wasn't underage. When the decoy told him that were mother would be going out of town, Colon expressed worry of being caught, but decided to go anyway.

## Interview with Chris Hansen

Colon drove over 50 miles in the rain from his home in Glendale, New York to the sting house in Fairfield, Connecticut. Upon reaching the arranged location, instead of meeting an actual child, a 19-year-old decoy, dubbed Nervous Nellie/Nelly, awaited him. Colon, carrying an overnight bag, entered the sting house and locked the door behind him. Engaging in casual conversation, the decoy chatted with Colon and mentioned she had prepared red velvet cupcakes for him. Curious, she asked about any items he brought for her. In response, he explained that he only brought dinner for himself due to time constraints before leaving. Colon then requested to use the bathroom and remarked that the decoy appeared even more attractive in person than in her online pictures. Guiding Colon to the bathroom, the decoy subtly signaled to switch positions with Chris Hansen. Meanwhile, as Hansen entered the kitchen to prepare the chatlogs, Colon opened the bathroom door and asked about the location of the light switch, soon locking eyes with Hansen. Hansen directed Colon to take a seat, prompting a hesitant "Oh shit..." from Colon as he put his hands up and withdrew his phone from his pocket. Admitting to recognizing Hansen from his shows on sexual predators, Colon's car alarm suddenly blared. Hansen asked about the keys, leading Colon to retrieve them from his pockets and silence the alarm.

Once the commotion subsided, Hansen questioned the number of times he had seen the show, to which Colon stated it had been a while since he had last watched the shows. Hansen then informed Colon that they had resumed filming, and he happened to be one of the first predators they had caught. As Hansen further questioned him, Colon admitted to meeting the decoy online and acknowledged her age, confessing that she was 12. He also admitted to bringing clothes, indicating his intent to spend the night. Under Hansen's persistent questioning about his plans, Colon reluctantly admitted that he had the intention of engaging in sex with the girl. When Hansen read a part from Colon's chat log where he mentioned marrying the decoy if she wasn't underage, Colon defensively stated that he would consider marriage only if she were old enough. Hansen, visibly disgusted, asked Colon why he would even say that to a 12-year-old.Hansen proceeded to ask Colon how he would feel if a grown man did to one of his nieces and nephews what he had attempted with the decoy. Colon admitted he wouldn't like it, leading Hansen to question why he would engage in grooming a child. Colon responded by saying he didn't want to talk anymore. As Hansen continued to read from Colon's chatlog, the decoy entered the kitchen, grabbed Colon's keys, and left. Hansen then asked if he had any condoms, to which Colon admitted to having brought them in the bag, along with the previously mentioned clothes and toothbrush. When Hansen brought up the term "Papi," Colon once again refused to provide any further information. Hansen pressed further, making Colon state that it was "Latin slang."

Hansen continued reciting excerpts from Colon's chatlog, and in response, Colon acknowledged that his actions were "messed up." When asked by Hansen about any prior encounters with underage girls, Colon denied having met any but confessed to talking with them online in the past. Hansen then added that he had a sexually charged chatlog that Colon had involving another Tetrad Core decoy posing as a 13-year-old girl. Colon, revealing his occupation as a plumber and stating that he earned a good income, admitted that he that he had "no choice but to go to jail" and "deserved" it when questioned about what should happen to him. As Hansen probed for additional insights, Colon refused to provide further details, expressing a sense of resignation about his situation. Regarding his car, Colon admitted to sharing it with his twin brother and suggested that his brother "wouldn't be happy" upon learning of his circumstances. Colon also mentioned the death of his mother and that his father in Manhattan. Upon Hansen revealing his identity, the camera crew emerged. Colon asked to use the bathroom before leaving, but was advised by Hansen that it would be best to leave. Collecting his phone and heading toward the garage, Colon exited through the door. As he exited, law enforcement officers confronted him, causing him to drop his phone on the floor and be placed under arrest.

## Police interview

After his processing, Colon accepted and interview with the police. In the interrogation room, as he enjoyed his earlier takeout food, investigators questioned him about his purpose in Fairfield. Colon openly confessed that he had come to the area to "meet a young girl," and said that she was 12. When asked about the onset of their communication, Colon hesitated, expressing concerns about self-incrimination. The investigators tried to reassure him that sharing his perspective could help them comprehend his situation. Once again, Colon admitted that he had joined the Link app with the explicit purpose of meeting a young girl, underscoring that he knew she was 12 years old. He also reiterated his preference for dating people "12 and up." When probed about the transition of their conversation to a sexual nature, Colon claimed it "just came up" and attributed it to being on his mind. He openly acknowledged developing a sexual attraction as their communication progressed. The investigators delved into the timeframe of his last contact with an underage person, to which Colon vaguely responded that it had been a "while." However, he admitted to avoiding online meetings out of fear of appearing on Hansen's show. Regarding his intentions with the girl, Colon initially mentioned just wanting to "hang out," but eventually, he confessed to planning sexual activity. He further disclosed his manipulative tactics, admitting to telling her he loved her to "pull" her in. Colon then admitted to engaging in sexual relations with a 15-year-old boy named "David" from Long Island, whom he had met online a few months prior. Toward the end of the interview, the investigators inquired about any images or videos of children in his phone, and Colon admitted to having some of both boys and girls.

## Aftermath

After his arrest, Colon was originally charged with one felony count of criminal attempted first degree sexual assault, one felony count of attempted risk of injury to a minor, and one felony count of enticing a minor in an obscene performance. During his police interview, the investigators told Colon he would be held on $750,000 bail but it was eventually lowered down to $125,000, causing him to bail out. Colon ended up pleading guilty to an amended charge of criminal attempted second degree sexual assault, one felony count of attempted risk of injury to a minor, and one felony count of enticing a minor in an obscene performance. In late 2016, Colon was sentenced to seven years in prison which would be suspended after he served three years. He was also sentenced to 10 years of probation and had to register as a sex offender for 10 years. Colon was released from prison in May 2019 and moved to New Jersey where he is registered as a tier two sex offender, meaning he has a moderate risk of reoffending. In September 2020, Colon was arrested for violating his probation and was sentenced to six months in jail.

#### 2022 Update

In 2022, Hansen managed to track down Colon's cell phone number and gave him a call. Although the voice on the other end of the call sounded suspiciously like Colon, they claimed it wasn't him and swiftly hung up.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 https://truecrimedaily.com/2016/09/20/hansen-vs-predator-host-chris-hansen-catches-a-plumber-on-the-prowl/
2. ↑ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/fairfield-police-make-10-sexual-predator-arrests-with-help-of-former-to-catch-a-predator-host/87263/
3. ↑ https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/10-child-predator-suspects-bagged-in-TV-6552313.php
4. ↑ https://patch.com/connecticut/stratford/stratford-man-s-sexual-predator-arrest-featured-chris-hansen-s-new-show
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://www.qchron.com/editions/central/glendale-man-nabbed-in-conn-child-sex-sting/article\_8db82425-63c5-5add-8856-0a7a5259ec12.html
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 https://www.instagram.com/p/BJoqFkxBXQM/?hl=en
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 https://dairystatedegenerates.blogspot.com/2021/06/to-catch-predator-update-fairfield.html
8. ↑ https://icrimewatch.net//offenderdetails.php?OfndrID=6673606&AgencyID=55260