Roblox isn’t just a game—it’s being used by predators to target children.
At CrimeCon 2026, Chris Hansen will moderate a conversation with Schlep, Martin Gould, and Liz Murrill—three voices working to expose what’s happening inside the platform and what’s being done to hold it accountable.
Received this letter from Schlep’s mother the other day. Schlep came on my show about two months ago to expose how predators prey on children through online video games, including games made for kids, one of them being Roblox.
On the show, Schlep spoke publicly about his abuser and shared details he had never told his parents before. Although we may never know the full impact that episode made and continues to make, I hope parents, soon-to-be parents, and friends will share this message and learn how to better protect children from online predators.
SRS EPISODE 284.
I just got back from two weeks in Hong Kong and honestly it was incredible. The city, the people, the energy, everything about it just felt different. I don’t think I’ve ever had that much fun just walking around and exploring a place. I didn’t realize how much I needed it either. This past year I’ve been pretty locked into my work. Most of my trips have been for catches, and if I wasn’t doing that I was at home editing or working on videos. I hadn’t really stepped away from it at all. Being out there gave me a chance to actually reset for a bit. It helped more than I expected. I’m back now and just feeling really grateful. For the people around me and for everyone that supports what I do. I’m gonna keep going with everything, and I’ve got a new video dropping soon that I’m really excited about.
Parents, I hope you have taken some time to learn more about online games and chat rooms that are being used in predatory ways to target your children. If you haven’t had the chance to watch or listen, this is episode 284 with Schlep — a 22-year-old content creator who put his entire career on the line to expose how platforms like Roblox and VRChat are being exploited by predators to groom and harm kids. Thank you, Schlep, for your vulnerability, your courage in going up against a multibillion-dollar corporation, and your relentless fight to educate parents and seek justice for victims. Your mission to protect children and create real solutions is not only admirable — it is saving lives.
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Please read and take action.
Parents and families deserve laws that actually protect children—not legislation that gives tech platforms cover while the risks to kids continue. Visit protectkidsnotplatforms.org to learn more and contact your congressional representatives today, urging them to vote NO on legislation that prioritizes corporate protection over the safety and well-being of children online.
I will link the three bills below so you can read them for yourself: The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), COPPA 2.0, and the SAFER Gaming Act.
My episode with Shawn Ryan is officially live.
Before it aired, Roblox attempted to appear on the show ahead of me, likely because of what I was about to reveal to millions of parents. In this interview, I publicly name my abuser for the first time, expose disturbing games Roblox is actively platforming, and share evidence every parent and user needs to see.
We need to continue spreading awareness about the real dangers on these platforms. Please share this episode with any parents, friends, or family members so more people understand what’s really happening and how to stay safe online.
If you or someone you know uses Roblox or Discord, I strongly encourage you to watch this interview to learn how to recognize warning signs and protect yourself and others from bad actors online.
If you’re interested in the legal side of what’s happening with Roblox, my attorney also joins the interview to break it all down.
Massive thank you to Shawn Ryan, and his producer Jeremy 🙏
Watch here for free: https://youtu.be/y4d4Ycaznao?si=BjNLH5bhZmkDR9QK
In this explosive episode of The Shawn Ryan Show, 22-year-old YouTuber Schlep shares his harrowing story as a Roblox grooming survivor and exposes the dark underworld of online child exploitation. From being targeted at age 12 by a high-profile Roblox developer to surviving a suicide attempt at 15, Schlep details how predators infiltrate platforms like Roblox, Discord, VRChat, and Snapchat to groom minors—and why he risked everything to fight back. Now permanently banned from Roblox after conducting sting operations that led to multiple arrests, Schlep reveals alleged corporate negligence, ongoing legal threats, and disturbing cases of real-world abductions linked to online gaming. This episode is a must-watch for parents, gamers, and anyone concerned about online safety, child predators, and the hidden dangers inside popular gaming platforms.
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The documentary with Chris Hansen that was first teased during the #FreeSchlep movement officially released today on Trublu
For the first time ever, I share what actually happened to me as a kid, including never before seen correspondence between me and Roblox, and the experiences that ultimately led me to do this work.
This documentary centers on grooming survivors and families whose lives were devastated by predators on Roblox. And without giving too much away, Chris Hansen even confronts a Roblox predator in real life.
If you’ve followed my journey, or you’ve ever wondered how and why I started doing what I do, I highly recommend watching Chris Hansen’s Dangerous Games, Part 1.
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