June 15, 2025
From Public Hero to Child Exploiter: Firefighter Ryan Laymon's Secret Double Life PCA 1
The digital shadows that conceal online predators are being illuminated by sophisticated detective work, as demonstrated in the shocking case of Ryan Wade Layman - a recently retired Martinsville firefighter facing multiple felony charges for child exploitation and possession of child pornography.
Detective Jonathan Moscato's investigation through the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children task force revealed a disturbing pattern of activity on the eDonkey file-sharing network that led directly to Layman's doorstep. What makes this case particularly troubling is Layman's own admission during a post-Miranda interview that he had been downloading child pornography "his entire adult life," including throughout his career as a public servant dedicated to protecting the community.
The scale of the alleged crimes is staggering - authorities believe Layman possessed approximately 30,000-40,000 files of child pornography stored across multiple hard drives. His charges include one count of child exploitation (a level four felony) and seven counts of possession of child pornography, with several counts carrying aggravating factors that could enhance penalties. In Indiana, these felony levels could potentially result in up to 12 years of imprisonment for the most serious charges.
This case serves as a stark reminder that predators can hide behind respected positions in our communities. It also highlights the critical importance of digital literacy for parents and caregivers. Understanding the platforms where exploitation occurs - from mainstream social media to obscure file-sharing networks - is essential for protecting children. We discuss practical protective measures including parental control software, router-level content filtering, and the vital importance of open communication with children about online dangers.
The investigation into Layman's activities raises important questions about larger networks of exploitation. Each arrest in these cases provides investigators with more digital breadcrumbs that can potentially lead to other offenders and even to the sources producing this abhorrent content. Through painstaking digital forensics, authorities continue working to dismantle these networks and protect vulnerable children.
Have you implemented online safety measures for your family? Join the conversation on our social media channels and share this episode to raise awareness about digital safety and the importance of vigilance in our communities.
Do you want to advertise with 69 SOUTH?
Scented JewelsWe’ve got the coolest wax melts ever. Dive into a world of many aromas at shopscentedjewels.com
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Disclaimer: All defendants are INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY in a court of law. All facts are alleged until a conviction!
00:33 - Podcast 69 South Introduction
01:17 - The Martinsville Firefighter Case
01:59 - Patreon Membership Tiers
04:25 - Ryan Lehman's Charges
09:46 - Investigation & Evidence Collection
17:08 - Court Proceedings & Community Impact
27:01 - Protecting Children Online
32:20 - Episode Closing & Call To Action
WEBVTT
00:00:08.635 --> 00:00:09.878
We must remain half-extrangers.
00:00:13.201 --> 00:00:18.885
Sometimes I feel like a loaded gun.
00:00:33.774 --> 00:00:43.920
Welcome everyone to Podcast 69 South, where we cuss and discuss true crime, cold cases, current events and hot topics, along with our state of society today.
00:00:43.920 --> 00:00:46.222
Current events and hot topics, along with our state of society today.
00:00:46.222 --> 00:00:46.823
This is your trigger warning.
00:00:46.823 --> 00:00:51.590
Our podcast content is produced for adult listeners, 18 years of age and older.
00:00:51.590 --> 00:00:55.354
We discuss situations that may be offensive and triggering to some listeners.
00:00:55.354 --> 00:01:04.745
Sit back, relax and enjoy.
00:01:04.745 --> 00:01:07.186
Welcome back everybody to 69 South.
00:01:07.186 --> 00:01:08.367
We hope you had a good time.
00:01:08.367 --> 00:01:13.751
Since the last time, I'm Chop your host, and with me always is my beautiful baby co-host, julie.
00:01:13.751 --> 00:01:14.212
What's up?
00:01:14.632 --> 00:01:18.456
You make me blush every time you say that I love you, baby.
00:01:18.456 --> 00:01:19.917
Aw, thank you.
00:01:19.917 --> 00:01:32.180
Today we are visiting a truly disturbing case out of Martinsville, indiana, involving a recently retired firefighter and the dark corner of the internet.
00:01:32.180 --> 00:01:47.334
We have some significant updates on the charges he's facing and some of the early court proceedings, and we will also delve into the broader impact on the community and its dedicated public servants.
00:01:47.334 --> 00:01:59.948
And before we dive into the intricate details of this incredibly important and difficult case, we want to take a moment and talk about our Patreon community.
00:01:59.948 --> 00:02:16.155
If you love what we do here at 69 South and if our commitment to justice and deep dives into the narratives resonates with you, it would be absolutely amazing if you could go to patreoncom forward, slash 69 South and join us as a member.
00:02:17.040 --> 00:02:19.086
It literally costs nothing to join our community.
00:02:19.086 --> 00:02:29.490
As its fundamental level, We've created a free roadside listener tier, which is perfect for anyone who wants to follow along, get updates and feel like a part of the 69 South family.
00:02:29.490 --> 00:02:33.385
It's a great way to stay connected and support us in spirit.
00:02:34.227 --> 00:02:43.573
But for those who are truly passionate about our work, those who want to dig even deeper, alongside us, we also have our Mile Marker 5 tier.
00:02:43.573 --> 00:02:46.819
This tier Alongside us, we also have our Mile Marker 5 tier.
00:02:46.819 --> 00:02:55.888
This tier for just $5, offers an incredible array of exclusive benefits that enhance your 69 South experience.
00:02:55.888 --> 00:03:05.552
When you join at this level, you gain immediate access to all of the legal documents pertaining to the cases we follow, giving you the ability to review the evidence and the filings right alongside us.
00:03:05.552 --> 00:03:10.711
Imagine being able to read the very affidavits and police reports we discuss.
00:03:10.711 --> 00:03:13.889
It offers a whole new dimension of understanding.
00:03:14.741 --> 00:03:19.832
Not only that, but the Mile Marker 5 also grants you all access to our community chat.
00:03:19.832 --> 00:03:31.536
This is a vibrant, respectful space where you can engage directly with us, ask us questions, share your thoughts on episodes and connect with other listeners who share your interest in these compelling cases.
00:03:31.536 --> 00:03:41.204
It's truly a special part of our community and it helps us keep the lights on in the studio, fostering discussions that go far beyond the podcast itself.
00:03:41.204 --> 00:03:44.067
Far beyond the podcast itself, and there's more.
00:03:44.067 --> 00:04:02.292
You get Patreon-exclusive episodes, content that isn't available anywhere else, giving you even more true crime, deep dives and keep in mind people on these PCAs there's a lot of shit that we don't want to read on the air man, but you can't access it as a level five member.
00:04:02.939 --> 00:04:04.025
A mile marker five.
00:04:04.025 --> 00:04:11.284
Yeah so, and we're excited to announce that live video visuals are coming out soon for our mile marker five.
00:04:11.284 --> 00:04:18.971
Members, your support directly enables us to expand our offerings, improve our production quality and bring you more of the content you love.
00:04:18.971 --> 00:04:25.127
Thank you for helping 69 south become better and more impactful.
00:04:25.127 --> 00:04:29.572
So let's get into this probable cause affidavit.
00:04:29.572 --> 00:04:33.776
We're discussing Ryan Roy.
00:04:33.776 --> 00:04:51.031
I guess he goes by Roy too, but his name is Ryan Wade Layman, l-a-y-m-o-n, a name that's unfortunately become associated with some very serious charges child exploitation and possession of child pornography.
00:04:51.031 --> 00:04:55.490
This is a tough one to talk about, but it's vital that we do.
00:04:56.461 --> 00:05:05.831
The details come from a probable cause affidavit filed on June 12, 2025, by Detective Jonathan Moscato of the Bloomington Police Department.
00:05:05.831 --> 00:05:15.406
The affidavit outlined the investigation into Lehman's activities between April 11, 2025 and May 31, 2025.
00:05:15.406 --> 00:05:39.132
Lehman, a 53-year-old male who had just retired in January of 2025 from his career as a City of Martinsville firefighter, was initially booked on charges of child exploitation and possession of child pornography, but now, thanks to the recent case summary, we have a clearer picture of the full extent of the charges filed against him.
00:05:40.062 --> 00:05:47.487
And what makes this case even more shocking for the Martinsville community is that Ryan Lehman was a public servant.
00:05:47.487 --> 00:05:49.848
He seemed to be hiding in plain sight.
00:05:49.848 --> 00:06:03.086
For years he served as a city of Martinsville firefighter and from all appearances he had seemingly a spotless record, aside from perhaps a few minor speeding tickets.
00:06:03.086 --> 00:06:12.550
This makes the nature of his alleged crimes all more jarring to those who knew him and saw him as a respected member of the community.
00:06:13.603 --> 00:06:16.100
It is truly disturbing revelation.
00:06:16.100 --> 00:06:25.512
According to the case summary filed on June 12, 2025, Ryan Lehman faces a total of eight felony charges.
00:06:25.512 --> 00:06:31.072
One count of child exploitation classified as a level four felony.
00:06:31.072 --> 00:06:40.454
This charge includes one aggravating factor found in any and the code 35-42-4-4C1.
00:06:40.454 --> 00:06:53.571
Seven counts of possession of child pornography Five of these are level six felonies and two are level five felonies, each with an aggravating factor found in the same Indiana code.
00:06:54.161 --> 00:06:58.432
Now, for our listeners, let's break down what these felony levels mean in Indiana.
00:06:58.432 --> 00:07:07.432
A level six felony is the least severe felony, but still carries a potential sentence of six months to two and a half years in prison.
00:07:07.432 --> 00:07:20.911
A level five felony is more serious, with the potential sentence of one to six years, and a level four felony, which is the child exploitation charge layman faces.
00:07:20.911 --> 00:07:26.151
He could carry a sentence of two to 12 years in prison.
00:07:27.100 --> 00:07:43.271
And the aggravating factors mentioned for the level four child exploitation and the two level five possession of child pornography charges indicate that the specific circumstances of these crimes are considered more severe under Indiana law.
00:07:43.271 --> 00:07:49.747
Crimes are considered more severe under Indiana law Without knowing the exact subsections of the Indiana Code.
00:07:49.747 --> 00:08:03.021
These factors generally relate to the nature of the material, for instance if it depicts a child under a certain age or if the acts depicted are particularly violent or heinous.
00:08:03.021 --> 00:08:08.923
This means the potential for the penalties for those specific charges could be enhanced.
00:08:10.067 --> 00:08:15.038
So the dirtier the material, the higher the charges.
00:08:15.038 --> 00:08:18.608
Or the younger the victim, the higher the charges.
00:08:18.608 --> 00:08:20.153
Pretty much is what that means.
00:08:20.555 --> 00:08:23.202
Yeah, the nastier the videos, the worse the charges are.
00:08:23.202 --> 00:08:32.789
Man, you'd think all this shit going on in our county over here man motherfuckers that was looking at this shit would get rid of this shit or maybe stop.
00:08:32.789 --> 00:08:33.511
You know what I mean.
00:08:33.532 --> 00:08:34.453
They ain't going to stop.
00:08:34.453 --> 00:08:35.625
It's like dope for them.
00:08:35.664 --> 00:08:35.946
It is.
00:08:37.284 --> 00:08:38.187
They have to have it.
00:08:38.187 --> 00:08:40.086
They like fiend for it.
00:08:40.086 --> 00:08:41.485
It's insane man.
00:08:41.485 --> 00:08:52.635
Now this investigation began with Detective Moscato, who is affiliated with the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children, or ICAC, task force.
00:08:52.635 --> 00:09:01.394
He was running an investigative software on the eDonkey file sharing network.
00:09:01.474 --> 00:09:02.254
Hold on now.
00:09:19.110 --> 00:09:19.851
What the fuck is eDonkey?
00:09:19.851 --> 00:09:28.697
Software for these networks, like Emule or Shareza, is often free and easily available online.
00:09:28.697 --> 00:09:40.515
When a device runs this software and is connected to the Internet, users can download from and share files with others on this same network.
00:09:41.181 --> 00:09:47.701
Is it me or do they just keep coming up with more new apps, freaking shit and apps to do this weird shit?
00:09:47.701 --> 00:09:47.883
I?
00:09:47.923 --> 00:10:03.549
can't even count the number of apps that we've read off in investigation in probable causes I mean you got whatsapp which snapchat single e donkey, e-donkey, e-mule, e-donkey what the fuck?
00:10:03.549 --> 00:10:08.815
Then there's the weird Facebook furry groups and all that stuff.
00:10:08.995 --> 00:10:13.145
Oh my God, yeah, oh, the furries, yeah, don't let me forget the furries.
00:10:13.847 --> 00:10:14.168
Right.
00:10:14.168 --> 00:10:28.336
So on April 11th 2025, detective Moscato was specifically looking for offenders sharing child pornography on the e-donkey network.
00:10:28.336 --> 00:10:32.850
His investigation led him to an IP address.
00:10:32.850 --> 00:10:42.846
This IP address was flagged because it was associated with files of interest in child pornography investigations in child pornography investigations.
00:10:42.846 --> 00:10:49.991
So this IP address had already been flagged for doing dirty shit.
00:10:50.251 --> 00:10:51.852
I just can't get over the e-donkey.
00:10:51.852 --> 00:10:53.374
It's called the e-donkey.
00:10:53.374 --> 00:10:54.153
That's fucked up.
00:10:54.153 --> 00:10:59.038
They are a bunch of jackasses Using specialized investigative software.
00:10:59.038 --> 00:11:12.241
A direct connection was made to this suspect device at the flagged IP address was made to this suspect device at the flagged IP address.
00:11:12.241 --> 00:11:13.424
The device was running eMule VO.50A client software.
00:11:13.424 --> 00:11:15.168
And here's where it gets really disturbing, julie.
00:11:15.168 --> 00:11:31.076
On that same day, april 11th, between 8.32 am and 8.34 am, a file titled IMG underscore 1649.3 GP was completely downloaded from this suspect device.
00:11:32.682 --> 00:11:36.331
And Detective Moscato personally viewed this file.
00:11:36.331 --> 00:11:45.494
He confirmed that it was child pornography, violating Indiana Code 35-42-4-4.
00:11:45.494 --> 00:11:48.548
The file was a video.
00:11:48.548 --> 00:11:57.613
It was six minutes and nine seconds long, appearing to be homemade and depicting a young female.
00:11:57.613 --> 00:12:02.350
The age was established to be four or five years old.
00:12:02.350 --> 00:12:07.993
The person filming appeared to be a late teenaged male.
00:12:07.993 --> 00:12:21.948
He filmed and fondled this child's private area, even sticking the whole entire camera down there, which is absolutely abhorrent.
00:12:23.361 --> 00:12:27.488
And that's just one of the files, and it's enough to make your stomach turn.
00:12:27.488 --> 00:12:29.326
The investigation continued.
00:12:29.326 --> 00:12:44.091
A query of the IP address 108.218 blah blah, blah, blah blah through the American Registry for the Internet Numbers, or ARIN, revealed it was registered to AT&T Enterprises LLC.
00:12:44.091 --> 00:12:54.558
A search through MaxMindcom further pinpointed the origin of this IP address to Martinsville, indiana, via AT&T Internet.
00:12:55.783 --> 00:12:59.413
And this wasn't an isolated incident.
00:12:59.413 --> 00:13:19.758
Indiana State Police Detective White had historical information about downloads from this same IP address, indicating a device at this address possessed IP 884 files believed to be child pornography.
00:13:19.758 --> 00:13:31.461
Additionally, ISP Detective Stewart had also received at least one download from this IP address on March 15th of 2025.
00:13:40.544 --> 00:13:46.433
Moscato to obtain a court order for the AT&T subscriber information for that IP address from March 14, 2025 through April 15, 2025.
00:13:46.433 --> 00:13:59.961
The response from AT&T confirmed that the IP address was subscribed to Ryan Lehman at an address in Martinsville, Indiana, from April 5th to April 16th 2025.
00:14:01.126 --> 00:14:02.854
The downloads didn't stop there.
00:14:02.854 --> 00:14:22.541
Even after the initial discovery, detective Moscato received six additional downloads via eMule from the same IP address on April 25th, april 28th and April 29th, two on May 1st and another on May 31st 2025.
00:14:22.541 --> 00:14:28.998
He personally viewed all of these and verified they also depicted child pornography.
00:14:28.998 --> 00:14:38.916
I would hate to have to be these detectives and have to go through these people's phone and see all that have to see the shit that they're downloading and sharing.
00:14:38.916 --> 00:14:40.585
Hell.
00:14:40.585 --> 00:14:42.091
No, I wouldn't take that job for no man.
00:14:42.230 --> 00:14:49.875
I can't even I can't even visualize it in my head, like when we're talking about it and you get a visual in your head like some of the shit that we have to read.
00:14:50.196 --> 00:15:05.414
They need to just like make um an ai thing where they can plug their phone in and it just searches and then it'll give them a report of what's on there, so nobody has to see any bad images.
00:15:05.884 --> 00:15:09.311
They need to make an AI thing that controls the whole Internet.
00:15:09.311 --> 00:15:15.422
When they see a little kid doing some nasty shit, that it just automatically fucking flags it, it takes it off.
00:15:15.442 --> 00:15:16.904
Yeah, it just automatically fucking flags it, it takes it off.
00:15:16.904 --> 00:15:24.256
Yeah, if they can shut down TikTok for the United States for a day, I'm sure they can come up with something of that nature.
00:15:24.498 --> 00:15:32.804
Disgusting and critically, these subsequent downloads were from the same client user hashed through eMule.
00:15:32.804 --> 00:15:43.253
This is a unique identifier for each individual user, indicating that the same account was logged into the network as when the previous downloads occurred.
00:15:43.754 --> 00:16:01.120
this wasn't some random person using layman's wi-fi one of those additional videos depicted a male appearing to be less than 12 years old, fully nude, exposing his private parts front and back to the camera and being fondled.
00:16:01.120 --> 00:16:19.500
Another video from May 31st 2025, showed what appeared to be a four or five-year-old female, fully nude, being held by an adult male, while an adult female performed oral sex on the child.
00:16:19.500 --> 00:16:22.394
That is absolutely sickening.
00:16:22.965 --> 00:16:24.773
It's sickening just to have to read this shit.
00:16:25.664 --> 00:16:38.019
I wonder if they could like in the videos you know how there's like the metadata in them if they could see where these videos like the longitude and latitude of these videos were taken.
00:16:38.445 --> 00:16:39.730
Go rescue these poor babies.
00:16:39.951 --> 00:16:40.111
Yeah.
00:16:42.225 --> 00:16:49.219
On June 9th 2025, a search warrant was granted to search the residence of Ryan Lehman in a Martinsville address.
00:16:49.219 --> 00:16:54.817
Two days later, on June 11th, investigators went to his home and made contact with him.
00:16:55.706 --> 00:17:01.945
During a post Miranda interview meaning they had already read him his Miranda rights.
00:17:01.945 --> 00:17:15.734
Ryan Layman fully admitted to using Emule to search for download, view and possess.
00:17:15.734 --> 00:17:16.775
God damn Yuck.
00:17:28.265 --> 00:17:35.159
He also admitted he knew that to use eMule, users have to share the downloads they have.
00:17:35.159 --> 00:17:42.573
Lehman claimed he would download the material, transfer it to a hard drive and then delete it from his laptop to avoid sharing.
00:17:42.573 --> 00:17:53.625
However, based on the historical information and the files his computer did share with investigators, it is clear that he was sharing child pornography files.
00:17:53.625 --> 00:18:00.671
So to be able to use this e-mule deal, you have to share everything that you have, yeah, and that's how they caught him.
00:18:00.785 --> 00:18:05.196
They like set up a sting and he sent some files to these investigators.
00:18:07.046 --> 00:18:11.636
Well, I guess the e-mule's setting their shit up to maybe to try and not get caught.
00:18:11.636 --> 00:18:16.737
Oh, you got to send me your nasty shit, then we'll send you our nasty shit, type deal.
00:18:16.964 --> 00:18:17.666
That's so gross.
00:18:17.886 --> 00:18:18.689
I mean, is that what I'm?
00:18:18.689 --> 00:18:20.473
Am I reading that right?
00:18:21.256 --> 00:18:21.896
Pretty much.
00:18:21.896 --> 00:18:25.355
Now here's another shocking revelation from the affidavit.
00:18:25.355 --> 00:18:40.666
Ryan Lehman advised he had been downloading child pornography his entire adult life, including throughout his career as a City of Martinsville firefighter including throughout his career as a city of Martinsville firefighter.
00:18:40.666 --> 00:18:56.201
He further stated that he has at least three hard drives in his home that each contain approximately 10,000 to 12,000 files depicting child pornography.
00:18:56.201 --> 00:18:57.481
Think about that number.
00:18:57.545 --> 00:19:03.496
So you're talking about 30,000 to 40,000 freaking child porn videos or pictures.
00:19:03.516 --> 00:19:08.631
Wow, he's doing more than sharing them.
00:19:08.631 --> 00:19:09.453
He's selling them.
00:19:09.453 --> 00:19:15.798
He's got to be monetizing that.
00:19:15.798 --> 00:19:17.289
You don't have that many.
00:19:17.289 --> 00:19:22.978
I mean you have that many if you're a sick child molester, yeah.
00:19:23.424 --> 00:19:23.910
Damn baby.
00:19:23.910 --> 00:19:29.534
You've been taking pictures on your iPhone as long as we've been together and you only got like 20,000 pictures on your shit.
00:19:29.534 --> 00:19:32.734
I mean, this motherfucker's got 40,000 child porn.
00:19:32.984 --> 00:19:34.131
On hard drives.
00:19:35.588 --> 00:19:39.218
I can't even make that make sense in my head, baby.
00:19:39.218 --> 00:19:53.000
He was ultimately booked into the Morgan County Jail on these severe charges for disseminating and possessing videos depicting child pornography, including children who appear to be less than 12 years of age.
00:19:53.000 --> 00:19:57.574
These events all occurred in Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana.
00:19:57.894 --> 00:20:01.924
unfortunately, these events all occurred in Martinsville, morgan County, indiana, unfortunately.
00:20:01.924 --> 00:20:15.208
Now, diving into the recent court filings, we see a very interesting development.
00:20:15.208 --> 00:20:23.282
On June 12th 2025, the same day the case was filed on the probable cause and when the probable cause affidavit was entered the state of Indiana, the prosecution filed an objection to CR 26, which is a special bond condition.
00:20:24.287 --> 00:20:27.096
This is pretty standard in serious felony cases.
00:20:27.096 --> 00:20:36.378
Cr 26 likely refers to an Indiana criminal rule which outlines procedures for initial hearings and bond determinations.
00:20:36.378 --> 00:20:45.637
Initial hearings and bond determinations Special bond conditions are specific requirements a judge might impose in a defendant if a defendant is released on bond.
00:20:45.637 --> 00:20:53.699
Things like GPS monitoring, no contact with minors, restriction on internet access, shit like that.
00:20:54.424 --> 00:20:58.269
So when the state filed an objection, it means the prosecution.
00:20:58.269 --> 00:21:00.570
Or when the state filed an objection, it means the prosecution.
00:21:00.570 --> 00:21:33.395
Or when this state filed the objection, it means the defense disagreed or they wanted to challenge certain conditions, or perhaps even the concept of bond itself for laymen of the charges child exploitation and multiple counts of child pornography it's highly possible the state was pushing for a very strict bond conditions or even argued that he shouldn't be released on bond at all, seeing him as a potential danger or a flight risk.
00:21:33.516 --> 00:21:35.085
Yeah, I can see that Now.
00:21:35.085 --> 00:21:43.164
This objection was filed on June 12th and then on June 13th the court issued an order re special conditions.
00:21:43.164 --> 00:22:01.221
This indicates that, after considering the state's objection and likely hearing arguments from both sides, judge Terry Iacoli made a ruling on what specific conditions Ryan Lehman would be subject to if he were to be released on bond.
00:22:01.221 --> 00:22:07.538
This is a crucial step in ensuring public safety while the case proceeds.
00:22:08.365 --> 00:22:26.342
Now, considering Lehman's background as a firefighter a role that often embodies trust and community service that often embodies trust and community service his alleged actions must have sent shockwaves through his former department and among his former colleagues current friends and family Absolutely.
00:22:27.205 --> 00:22:30.635
We can only imagine the initial reaction from his fellow firefighters.
00:22:30.635 --> 00:22:36.673
They dedicate their lives to protecting the community running into danger when others run away.
00:22:36.673 --> 00:22:46.097
Their profession is built on courage, integrity and a deep commitment to public safety, especially for children and vulnerable individuals.
00:22:46.097 --> 00:22:56.994
This kind of betrayal of trust coming from one of their own would undoubtedly be met with a profound sense of shock, anger and deep disappointment.
00:22:57.676 --> 00:23:25.681
So it is important to stress that the actions of one individual, no matter how egregious, should never be allowed to tarnish the reputation of an entire profession Our police officers, firefighters, paramedic teachers and all of our first responders and public servants who are overwhelmingly dedicated, honorable people, men and women, who devote their lives to helping children and adults.
00:23:25.921 --> 00:23:36.742
Precisely these are people who run towards danger, who respond to emergencies, who educate our kids and who are there for us in our most vulnerable moments.
00:23:36.742 --> 00:23:46.823
The vast majority are appalled by crimes like these, and they work tirelessly to uphold the trust placed in them by the communities they serve.
00:23:46.823 --> 00:23:51.000
One bad apple does not and must not spoil the entire bunch.
00:23:51.000 --> 00:24:00.930
Their dedication, sacrifice and ethical conduct should continue to be recognized and respected and ethical conduct should continue to be recognized and respected.
00:24:04.589 --> 00:24:19.557
Now, Chop, we've also had some listeners wonder given that Ryan Lehman, along with other individuals like Chris Cooley and Nathan Bailey, have faced charges related to child pornography in the same county, Is it possible that these individuals from different walks of life could have been file sharing or connected in some way?
00:24:19.911 --> 00:24:21.056
That's a damn good question.
00:24:21.056 --> 00:24:31.525
I mean it's almost inevitable, you would think, unless this whole child porn file sharing shit is so much way bigger than we could even realize.
00:24:31.525 --> 00:24:34.118
I mean it just literally blows my mind.
00:24:34.118 --> 00:24:48.460
And people that listen to our podcast from outside the state or outside the country, man, please, please know that Morgan County, man, is a beautiful place to live and 99% of us are good people, especially the first responders.
00:24:49.122 --> 00:25:04.440
Exactly so you know, if multiple individuals in the same geographic area are involved in similar illegal activities using the same types of networks, connections can certainly exist.
00:25:04.440 --> 00:25:06.904
It's not out of the realm of possibilities.
00:25:07.569 --> 00:25:08.471
Absolutely not.
00:25:08.471 --> 00:25:23.098
Investigations into internet crimes against children often reveal complex webs of communication and sharing among individuals who might not know each other in real life but are connected through these online platforms.
00:25:23.098 --> 00:25:39.145
These networks can facilitate the exchange of illicit material, and law enforcement agencies like the ICAC Task Force actively work to map these connections to identify and apprehend all involved parties.
00:25:39.145 --> 00:25:52.550
Whether these particular individuals were directly sharing with each other is something that would be a part of an ongoing, broader investigation, but the possibilities certainly exist with the digital landscape of these networks.
00:25:52.550 --> 00:25:58.903
These cases highlight how extensive and interconnected these dark online communities can be.
00:25:59.691 --> 00:25:59.830
Now.
00:25:59.830 --> 00:26:05.442
This case is a stark reminder of the hidden dangers online and in real life.
00:26:05.442 --> 00:26:14.345
Let's talk about what our listeners can do to protect their children and families from child predators and pornographers.
00:26:14.345 --> 00:26:18.173
What types of apps or programs should parents be looking out for?
00:26:18.653 --> 00:26:20.934
That's a very crucial point, babe.
00:26:20.934 --> 00:26:24.298
First, it's important to understand how these networks work.
00:26:24.298 --> 00:26:33.567
P2p file sharing software like eMule, shereza, bittorrent or uTorrent are common avenues.
00:26:33.567 --> 00:26:40.653
While not inherently illegal, they can be used for illegal activities.
00:26:40.653 --> 00:26:42.156
Parents should monitor what software is installed on family devices.
00:26:42.156 --> 00:26:48.457
Many of these programs are free and easy to download, so they can be installed without much notice.
00:26:49.199 --> 00:26:51.222
So what are some practical steps?
00:26:51.950 --> 00:26:54.595
Parental control software is a big step.
00:26:54.595 --> 00:26:56.097
It's a very big step.
00:26:56.097 --> 00:27:10.776
Programs like Castillo, Net, Nanny or Bark allow parents to monitor online activity, filter content, track app usage and even receive alerts for suspicious keywords or images.
00:27:10.776 --> 00:27:22.663
Many internet service providers also offer parental controls at the router level, which can filter content across all devices connected to the home network.
00:27:22.663 --> 00:27:23.930
That's some cool shit, right there.
00:27:24.029 --> 00:27:35.642
I was going to say that you could just set your router, like, if you don't want to have YouTube in your house, you can set your router to block YouTube altogether from coming in your house.
00:27:36.063 --> 00:27:49.163
Right and I have seen some people, some ignorant ass people, make comments like well, they're not molesting kids, they're just watching shit on there and pleasing their self, masturbating and shit.
00:27:49.163 --> 00:27:53.921
But you've got to think about what the children are going through to make these videos.
00:27:54.000 --> 00:27:58.215
It don't matter If you're a grown man or woman, and that's something.
00:27:58.215 --> 00:28:02.123
You see, those kind of images, and that arouses you.
00:28:02.282 --> 00:28:03.244
You need some fucking help.
00:28:04.036 --> 00:28:04.970
You're fucking sick.
00:28:05.269 --> 00:28:07.193
Yeah, you need some help for sure.
00:28:07.193 --> 00:28:12.811
Puke Sussing On computers.
00:28:12.811 --> 00:28:18.846
Make sure your operating systems built in parental controls are activated.
00:28:18.846 --> 00:28:19.950
That's very important.
00:28:19.950 --> 00:28:30.011
For example, windows Family Safety or macOS Screen time allow you to set content restrictions, app limits and monitor usage.
00:28:30.011 --> 00:28:45.527
On mobile devices, both iOS and Android have robust parental control features within their settings, enabling content restrictions, app usage limits and even location tracking.
00:28:46.330 --> 00:29:01.346
Now, beyond software, something else that parents should be aware of on a regular basis is you know the open communication with your children about online safety is, first and foremost, paramount.
00:29:01.346 --> 00:29:08.364
Educate them about the dangers of sharing personal information, interacting with strangers and downloading unknown files.
00:29:08.364 --> 00:29:12.661
Emphasize that anything shared online can be permanent.
00:29:12.661 --> 00:29:17.076
Also, ensure your Wi-Fi network is secure with a strong password.
00:29:17.076 --> 00:29:20.344
This can prevent unauthorized access to your network.
00:29:20.344 --> 00:29:26.482
And finally, keep all software, including operating systems, antivirus programs and browsers, up to date.
00:29:26.482 --> 00:29:32.182
Updates often include security patches that protect against vulnerabilities.
00:00:08.635 --> 00:00:09.878
00:00:13.201 --> 00:00:18.885
00:00:33.774 --> 00:00:43.920
00:00:43.920 --> 00:00:46.222
00:00:46.222 --> 00:00:46.823
00:00:46.823 --> 00:00:51.590
00:00:51.590 --> 00:00:55.354
00:00:55.354 --> 00:01:04.745
00:01:04.745 --> 00:01:07.186
00:01:07.186 --> 00:01:08.367
00:01:08.367 --> 00:01:13.751
00:01:13.751 --> 00:01:14.212
00:01:14.632 --> 00:01:18.456
00:01:18.456 --> 00:01:19.917
00:01:19.917 --> 00:01:32.180
00:01:32.180 --> 00:01:47.334
00:01:47.334 --> 00:01:59.948
00:01:59.948 --> 00:02:16.155
00:02:17.040 --> 00:02:19.086
00:02:19.086 --> 00:02:29.490
00:02:29.490 --> 00:02:33.385
00:02:34.227 --> 00:02:43.573
00:02:43.573 --> 00:02:46.819
00:02:46.819 --> 00:02:55.888
00:02:55.888 --> 00:03:05.552
00:03:05.552 --> 00:03:10.711
00:03:10.711 --> 00:03:13.889
00:03:14.741 --> 00:03:19.832
00:03:19.832 --> 00:03:31.536
00:03:31.536 --> 00:03:41.204
00:03:41.204 --> 00:03:44.067
00:03:44.067 --> 00:04:02.292
00:04:02.939 --> 00:04:04.025
00:04:04.025 --> 00:04:11.284
00:04:11.284 --> 00:04:18.971
00:04:18.971 --> 00:04:25.127
00:04:25.127 --> 00:04:29.572
00:04:29.572 --> 00:04:33.776
00:04:33.776 --> 00:04:51.031
00:04:51.031 --> 00:04:55.490
00:04:56.461 --> 00:05:05.831
00:05:05.831 --> 00:05:15.406
00:05:15.406 --> 00:05:39.132
00:05:40.062 --> 00:05:47.487
00:05:47.487 --> 00:05:49.848
00:05:49.848 --> 00:06:03.086
00:06:03.086 --> 00:06:12.550
00:06:13.603 --> 00:06:16.100
00:06:16.100 --> 00:06:25.512
00:06:25.512 --> 00:06:31.072
00:06:31.072 --> 00:06:40.454
00:06:40.454 --> 00:06:53.571
00:06:54.161 --> 00:06:58.432
00:06:58.432 --> 00:07:07.432
00:07:07.432 --> 00:07:20.911
00:07:20.911 --> 00:07:26.151
00:07:27.100 --> 00:07:43.271
00:07:43.271 --> 00:07:49.747
00:07:49.747 --> 00:08:03.021
00:08:03.021 --> 00:08:08.923
00:08:10.067 --> 00:08:15.038
00:08:15.038 --> 00:08:18.608
00:08:18.608 --> 00:08:20.153
00:08:20.555 --> 00:08:23.202
00:08:23.202 --> 00:08:32.789
00:08:32.789 --> 00:08:33.511
00:08:33.532 --> 00:08:34.453
00:08:34.453 --> 00:08:35.625
00:08:35.664 --> 00:08:35.946
00:08:37.284 --> 00:08:38.187
00:08:38.187 --> 00:08:40.086
00:08:40.086 --> 00:08:41.485
00:08:41.485 --> 00:08:52.635
00:08:52.635 --> 00:09:01.394
00:09:01.474 --> 00:09:02.254
00:09:19.110 --> 00:09:19.851
00:09:19.851 --> 00:09:28.697
00:09:28.697 --> 00:09:40.515
00:09:41.181 --> 00:09:47.701
00:09:47.701 --> 00:09:47.883
00:09:47.923 --> 00:10:03.549
00:10:03.549 --> 00:10:08.815
00:10:08.995 --> 00:10:13.145
00:10:13.847 --> 00:10:14.168
00:10:14.168 --> 00:10:28.336
00:10:28.336 --> 00:10:32.850
00:10:32.850 --> 00:10:42.846
00:10:42.846 --> 00:10:49.991
00:10:50.251 --> 00:10:51.852
00:10:51.852 --> 00:10:53.374
00:10:53.374 --> 00:10:54.153
00:10:54.153 --> 00:10:59.038
00:10:59.038 --> 00:11:12.241
00:11:12.241 --> 00:11:13.424
00:11:13.424 --> 00:11:15.168
00:11:15.168 --> 00:11:31.076
00:11:32.682 --> 00:11:36.331
00:11:36.331 --> 00:11:45.494
00:11:45.494 --> 00:11:48.548
00:11:48.548 --> 00:11:57.613
00:11:57.613 --> 00:12:02.350
00:12:02.350 --> 00:12:07.993
00:12:07.993 --> 00:12:21.948
00:12:23.361 --> 00:12:27.488
00:12:27.488 --> 00:12:29.326
00:12:29.326 --> 00:12:44.091
00:12:44.091 --> 00:12:54.558
00:12:55.783 --> 00:12:59.413
00:12:59.413 --> 00:13:19.758
00:13:19.758 --> 00:13:31.461
00:13:40.544 --> 00:13:46.433
00:13:46.433 --> 00:13:59.961
00:14:01.126 --> 00:14:02.854
00:14:02.854 --> 00:14:22.541
00:14:22.541 --> 00:14:28.998
00:14:28.998 --> 00:14:38.916
00:14:38.916 --> 00:14:40.585
00:14:40.585 --> 00:14:42.091
00:14:42.230 --> 00:14:49.875
00:14:50.196 --> 00:15:05.414
00:15:05.884 --> 00:15:09.311
00:15:09.311 --> 00:15:15.422
00:15:15.442 --> 00:15:16.904
00:15:16.904 --> 00:15:24.256
00:15:24.498 --> 00:15:32.804
00:15:32.804 --> 00:15:43.253
00:15:43.754 --> 00:16:01.120
00:16:01.120 --> 00:16:19.500
00:16:19.500 --> 00:16:22.394
00:16:22.965 --> 00:16:24.773
00:16:25.664 --> 00:16:38.019
00:16:38.445 --> 00:16:39.730
00:16:39.951 --> 00:16:40.111
00:16:42.225 --> 00:16:49.219
00:16:49.219 --> 00:16:54.817
00:16:55.706 --> 00:17:01.945
00:17:01.945 --> 00:17:15.734
00:17:15.734 --> 00:17:16.775
00:17:28.265 --> 00:17:35.159
00:17:35.159 --> 00:17:42.573
00:17:42.573 --> 00:17:53.625
00:17:53.625 --> 00:18:00.671
00:18:00.785 --> 00:18:05.196
00:18:07.046 --> 00:18:11.636
00:18:11.636 --> 00:18:16.737
00:18:16.964 --> 00:18:17.666
00:18:17.886 --> 00:18:18.689
00:18:18.689 --> 00:18:20.473
00:18:21.256 --> 00:18:21.896
00:18:21.896 --> 00:18:25.355
00:18:25.355 --> 00:18:40.666
00:18:40.666 --> 00:18:56.201
00:18:56.201 --> 00:18:57.481
00:18:57.545 --> 00:19:03.496
00:19:03.516 --> 00:19:08.631
00:19:08.631 --> 00:19:09.453
00:19:09.453 --> 00:19:15.798
00:19:15.798 --> 00:19:17.289
00:19:17.289 --> 00:19:22.978
00:19:23.424 --> 00:19:23.910
00:19:23.910 --> 00:19:29.534
00:19:29.534 --> 00:19:32.734
00:19:32.984 --> 00:19:34.131
00:19:35.588 --> 00:19:39.218
00:19:39.218 --> 00:19:53.000
00:19:53.000 --> 00:19:57.574
00:19:57.894 --> 00:20:01.924
00:20:01.924 --> 00:20:15.208
00:20:15.208 --> 00:20:23.282
00:20:24.287 --> 00:20:27.096
00:20:27.096 --> 00:20:36.378
00:20:36.378 --> 00:20:45.637
00:20:45.637 --> 00:20:53.699
00:20:54.424 --> 00:20:58.269
00:20:58.269 --> 00:21:00.570
00:21:00.570 --> 00:21:33.395
00:21:33.516 --> 00:21:35.085
00:21:35.085 --> 00:21:43.164
00:21:43.164 --> 00:22:01.221
00:22:01.221 --> 00:22:07.538
00:22:08.365 --> 00:22:26.342
00:22:27.205 --> 00:22:30.635
00:22:30.635 --> 00:22:36.673
00:22:36.673 --> 00:22:46.097
00:22:46.097 --> 00:22:56.994
00:22:57.676 --> 00:23:25.681
00:23:25.921 --> 00:23:36.742
00:23:36.742 --> 00:23:46.823
00:23:46.823 --> 00:23:51.000
00:23:51.000 --> 00:24:00.930
00:24:04.589 --> 00:24:19.557
00:24:19.911 --> 00:24:21.056
00:24:21.056 --> 00:24:31.525
00:24:31.525 --> 00:24:34.118
00:24:34.118 --> 00:24:48.460
00:24:49.122 --> 00:25:04.440
00:25:04.440 --> 00:25:06.904
00:25:07.569 --> 00:25:08.471
00:25:08.471 --> 00:25:23.098
00:25:23.098 --> 00:25:39.145
00:25:39.145 --> 00:25:52.550
00:25:52.550 --> 00:25:58.903
00:25:59.691 --> 00:25:59.830
00:25:59.830 --> 00:26:05.442
00:26:05.442 --> 00:26:14.345
00:26:14.345 --> 00:26:18.173
00:26:18.653 --> 00:26:20.934
00:26:20.934 --> 00:26:24.298
00:26:24.298 --> 00:26:33.567
00:26:33.567 --> 00:26:40.653
00:26:40.653 --> 00:26:42.156
00:26:42.156 --> 00:26:48.457
00:26:49.199 --> 00:26:51.222
00:26:51.950 --> 00:26:54.595
00:26:54.595 --> 00:26:56.097
00:26:56.097 --> 00:27:10.776
00:27:10.776 --> 00:27:22.663
00:27:22.663 --> 00:27:23.930
00:27:24.029 --> 00:27:35.642
00:27:36.063 --> 00:27:49.163
00:27:49.163 --> 00:27:53.921
00:27:54.000 --> 00:27:58.215
00:27:58.215 --> 00:28:02.123
00:28:02.282 --> 00:28:03.244
00:28:04.036 --> 00:28:04.970
00:28:05.269 --> 00:28:07.193
00:28:07.193 --> 00:28:12.811
00:28:12.811 --> 00:28:18.846
00:28:18.846 --> 00:28:19.950
00:28:19.950 --> 00:28:30.011
00:28:30.011 --> 00:28:45.527
00:28:46.330 --> 00:29:01.346
00:29:01.346 --> 00:29:08.364
00:29:08.364 --> 00:29:12.661
00:29:12.661 --> 00:29:17.076
00:29:17.076 --> 00:29:20.344
00:29:20.344 --> 00:29:26.482
00:29:26.482 --> 00:29:32.182