Stinson Hunter
Stinson Hunter [1] (born 10 October 1981) formally known as Kieren Parsons, is an English film maker, vigilante and self-proclaimed journalist best known for appearing lead role in the documentary The Paedophile Hunter which aired on October 1, 2014 on Channel 4. In 2009, Stinson Hunter started trolling the internet for potential targets by becoming a vigilante and taking part in several sting operations which has seen 20 plus convictions and one death[2] of men who were systematically lured by Hunter into meeting minors for alleged sexual purposes. Stinson has also taken to tabloid journalism and wrote the article review for Closer Online.[3]
Stinson has long criminal record. He served 10 years in prison for arson against a school in 1999 which was used and attended by children but was closed due to it being the school summer holidays and a conviction for assault for which he served a 4 week prison term. When interviewed about his offenses, he was apologetic saying "I was young and stupid". [4]
References
- ↑ Stinson Hunter (Wikipedia)
- ↑ Suspected paedophile committed suicide after being lured to meeting by internet vigilante posing as young girl
- ↑ Anais Rach, Jessica (26 November 2014). Stinson Hunter gives Closer a scathing review of The Paedophile Next Door: ‘It’s done more harm than good’. Closer. Retrieved on 23 December 2014.
- ↑ http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/online-crime-fighter-stinson-hunter-6800023
