CANADALAND To Catch a Creep Catcher
May 12, 2025
Matt Gallagher and Cornelia Principe, the team behind the documentary 'Shamed,' discuss the murky ethics of vigilante justice in the age of social media. They delve into the case of a self-styled 'Creep Hunter' whose aggressive tactics led to tragic outcomes, including suicides. The conversation probes the complexities of moral absolutism, public shaming, and the personal repercussions of false accusations. Gallagher and Principe emphasize the need for a compassionate approach to justice and accountability, contrasting their filmmaking ethics with the creep catcher's actions.
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Audience Cheers Predator Suicide
- Audience members clapped upon hearing about a suicide of an accused child predator.
- The director found this reaction frightening, especially with victims' families present.
Creep Hunters Exploit Legal Grey Areas
- Many online creep hunters have criminal records yet gain online praise for exposing alleged predators.
- They exploit legal grey areas like doxing and publicly shaming without breaking laws.
Harassment Before Suicide
- Text messages taunted a man Jason exposed just before his suicide.
- The taunter called the victim horrible names and celebrated his death.