Alonzo Hampton Wade

> *"I'm HERE to party!"*
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>  - Alonzo explains why he brought copious amounts of alcohol to meet an underage girl.
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### Aliases

* alonzo403
* Lonnie Wade

### Relatives

Four children, including one fifteen year old daughter (at the time of the sting)

### Affiliation /Occupation

* Former window cleaner
* Former factory worker
* Window cleaner supply manager

## Physical description

### Hair Color

Brown

**Alonzo Hampton Wade** is a suspected predator involved in the Greenville, Ohio edition of **To Catch a Predator**. He is mainly known for the sheer amount of alcohol he brought to the sting house, claiming it was all for him, and that he only came to drink and party.

## Biography

Alonzo Hampton Wade, aged 40, initiated contact with a Perverted Justice decoy who he believed to be a 15-year-old girl. From the start, Wade raised concerns about the potential reaction of the decoy's father upon discovering their interaction. However, he quickly progressed to grooming behaviors by complimenting the decoy's appearance and making inappropriate advances. Wade went as far as offering to visit the decoy's residence, bringing alcohol for them to consume together. Additionally, he suggested picking her up and taking her to a party. Despite initially attempting to portray himself as friendly and respectful, Wade eventually confessed that he would be willing to engage in a sexual relationship if the girl expressed interest. The decoy persistently probed Wade's intentions, and near the end of their conversation, he admitted his desire to participate in sexual activities.

### Interaction with Chris Hansen

As Wade arrived at the predetermined location, he carried a pack of twelve beers and two six-packs of Mike's Hard Lemonade. However, instead of finding a real teenage girl, he was greeted by Del Harvey, who humorously mentioned accidentally hitting her toe on a banister and the potential mess it could create if her dad found out. Following Harvey's instructions to wait, Wade turned towards the door, while simultaneously unzipping his pants. Before he could make his way out, Chris Hansen entered the room and calmly directed him to take a seat.
In response to the situation, Wade quickly offered an explanation, claiming that his zipper had come undone and he was simply fixing it. He also claimed he wanted to go outside to make sure everything was okay. Wade then asserted that the alcohol he had brought was intended solely for his own consumption, emphasizing his desire to find a place to relax and enjoy a drink. He maintained he only asked her what her favorite flavors of beer and didn't offer her any.

Wade disclosed that he had a 15-year-old daughter of his own and expressed his aversion to drinking in front of her or her friends. Initially attempting to deny any intention of drinking in the presence of the decoy, he eventually admitted that he might have considered it. However, he maintained that his sole purpose for being there was to "party" and have a good time. Wade candidly admitted that if the teenage girl were open to it and he became intoxicated, he would potentially engage in sexual activities with her. The revelation of Hansen's true identity marked the emergence of cameras, underscoring the seriousness of the situation. When questioned about the appropriate consequences for his actions, Wade acknowledged that he deserved to be incarcerated. However, he concluded his remarks with a veiled threat, stating his intention to pursue legal action against Dateline NBC if they were to broadcast his encounter on **To Catch a Predator**.

## Aftermath

On the day when Wade and the other 16 child sex predators involved in the sting were indicted by a grand jury in April 2006, he was the first one to plead no contest to one felony count of attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. In May 2006, Wade received a suspended prison sentence of 15 months. However, he was also required to serve 67 days in jail and given credit for 67 days for time he had already served. As part of his sentencing, Wade was mandated to register as a sexually-oriented offender for a period of ten years. Additionally, he received a fine of $1,500 and was ordered to complete 60 hours of community service. Furthermore, Wade was held responsible for contributing to the costs incurred by the investigation, with a specific sum of $1,477 allocated towards covering part of the overtime paid to deputies involved in the case. Following the fulfillment of his jail sentence, Wade was put on probation until 2009 and was on the sex offender registry until 2016.

Post-Dateline, Wade has kept a low profile. He enjoys fishing and works in window cleaning. His daughter he mentioned during the sting is said to be a drug addict who no longer speaks to Wade, although he apparently has a semi-healthy relationship with his other children and grandchildren (although not his step-grandson).

## Quotes

* *(from chatlog) "I am fixed"*
* *"Where are you?" (upon entering the sting house)*
* *"My zipper came down, excuse me"*
* *"Oh no no no no no, I don't do that. I got a 15-year-old daughter, myself" (when asked if the alcohol was for the decoy)*
* *"I'm HERE to party."*
* *"All I want to do is party. You're trying to find a pedofiler, I'm not [one]"*
* *"I SAID, what she like to drink d-did I say I was never WHAT I was gonna bring it."*
* *"No. Well, it appears yes. Would I? No. Or maybe, alright. Maybe. MAYBE. Maybe. Maybe." (when pressed with the possibility of having sex with the underaged decoy)*
	+ Chris responds with, *"What is it, Alonzo? Yes, no, maybe so?"*
* *"And if you put this on the air, I'll sue." (while leaving the house)*

## Gallery

Wade attempting to contact his step-grandson
## Links

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qap61xqH-gw (Full TCaP segment)
* https://www.reddit.com/r/FansHansenvsPredator/comments/wrbhus/alonzo\_wade\_is\_my\_step\_grandfather\_ama/ (Reddit AMA by someone claiming to be his step-grandson)

## References

1. ↑ https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/first-sentenced-darke-sex-sting/XdAR7ZehAS6WnVsmQ60UWP/
2. ↑ http://www.perverted-justice.com/?con=alonzo403
3. ↑ https://dairystatedegenerates.blogspot.com/2020/11/to-catch-predator-update-greenville.html