Why Dangerous Offenders Are Coming to Journalists Instead of the Police

A four-part exposé by Sophie Lewis | The Grooming Files

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Predators Are Slipping Through the Cracks — And They Are Coming to Me to Be Exposed

A survivor-led investigative series documenting a new phase of systemic failure — when predators beg to be stopped, and the system does nothing.

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Content Warning

This series contains graphic admissions and direct quotes from offenders, including references to child sexual abuse, offender psychology, and systemic failure. It may be distressing for some readers. Survivor discretion is advised. Support links are provided below.

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This is a Breeding Ground — And We Need to Stop It Now

Before you dive into the full series, this personal reflection lays bare what it felt like behind the scenes — when a predator asked to be stopped, and the system stayed quiet. This isn’t just about one man, one system, or one miss.
It’s a breeding ground — and we’re watching it grow in silence.

🔗 Read the full reflection

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Full Series Index

• Part 1 – “I Want to Be Exposed”: The Predator Who Came to Me
• Part 2 – Inside the Spiral: Why Predators Are Now Seeking Their Own Exposure
• Part 3 – A System Not Built to Stop Them: The Exposure Groups Aren’t Failing — But the System Is
• Part 4 – What Predators Won’t Tell You — And What We Must Learn From This

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Part 1 – “I Want to Be Exposed”: The Predator Who Came to Me

© By Sophie Lewis | The Grooming Files | @sophielewiseditorial

“I am a danger to children,” he told me. “Only jail, constant monitoring and public shaming would stop me.”

This wasn’t a sting. He came to me voluntarily — begging to be stopped. Not once. Twice. Two predators, two countries, one terrifying pattern. When they confess to journalists because they know the system won’t stop them — that’s not justice. That’s failure.

Want to quote, share, or collaborate on this work? Please reach out: sophie.editorial@outlook.com

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Part 2 – Inside the Spiral: Why Predators Are Now Seeking Their Own Exposure

© By Sophie Lewis | The Grooming Files

“I want to be exposed,” isn’t a confession. It’s a red flag.

These predators aren’t showing remorse. They’re spiralling — and they know it. Fantasies intensify. Guilt builds. And then, they seek exposure — not to protect children, but to protect themselves. And the system still doesn’t step in.

Want to quote, share, or collaborate on this work? Please reach out: sophie.editorial@outlook.com

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Part 3 – A System Not Built to Stop Them: The Exposure Groups Aren’t Failing — But the System Is

© By Sophie Lewis | The Grooming Files

Exposure groups are incredible — but they were never built for this.

Predators in escalation mode are showing up voluntarily. They bypass sting models. They come untriggered — spiralling, dangerous, and unchecked. The police aren’t acting. And some of the worst offenders? Still free.

Want to quote, share, or collaborate on this work? Please reach out: sophie.editorial@outlook.com

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Part 4 – What Predators Won’t Tell You — And What We Must Learn From This

© By Sophie Lewis | The Grooming Files

“I’d rape a child if I had the chance,” he told me. And after the interview? He backpedalled.

These men don’t want healing. They want control. They confess. Then they deny. They spiral — and ask me to monitor them. I’ve sat face to face with what most will never hear. And I’m telling you: the system is not ready.

Want to quote, share, or collaborate on this work? Please reach out: sophie.editorial@outlook.com

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Support, Report, Resources

Need support?
If you’re affected by this content or wish to seek help:

• Stop It Now UK — prevention and confidential helpline
• NAPAC — support for adult survivors of childhood abuse
• PartnerSPEAK (Australia) — for partners and families
• NSPCC — advice and child protection in the UK
• AFP Child Protection (Aus)

If a child is at risk, report immediately.
UK: Call 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency)
Australia: Call 000 or report to child protection services

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Support This Survivor-Led Work

This exposé is unfunded, survivor-led, and published in the public interest. If you believe in journalism that holds systems to account:

💸 Support my work:

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• 📩 Contact: sophie.editorial@outlook.com