Takedown: What Happened To Jeff Sokol & Other TCAP Predators?

What happens to those caught in the glare of public scrutiny, those branded with the scarlet letter of infamy? In the vast majority of cases, they fade back into anonymity, but the specter of their past actions continues to haunt them. The question of their fate becomes a morbid curiosity for some, a somber reflection on justice for others.

The "To Catch a Predator" (TCAP) series, spearheaded by Chris Hansen, brought into stark relief the dark underbelly of online predators. While the show itself ignited debate about its ethics and methods, it undeniably exposed individuals who engaged in reprehensible behavior. Of those individuals ensnared in the TCAP net, only a small fraction remain incarcerated. One such case is Jean Pierre Wehry, whose fate serves as a grim reminder of the consequences of repeat offenses. Wehry received a sentence of 50 years to life, a consequence of his fourth felony conviction, triggering the "three strikes" laws prevalent in many jurisdictions. But what of others, like Jeffrey Ben Sokol, who became a household name, or rather, a name synonymous with awkward excuses and a desperate craving for pizza?