In September, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office conducted sting operations that resulted in the arrests of 13 men who were allegedly attempting to meet a juvenile for sex.

These "proactive investigations" involve deputies with LPSO's Internet Crimes Against Children Team who uncover predators by posing as minors in undercover online chats .

For the baker's dozen of men who responded to these messages and who eventually entered a Livingston Parish house used for the operating, a pair of handcuffs wasn't the only thing awaiting them.

Chris Hansen, the reporter and entertainer famous for his original "To Catch a Predator" series on "Dateline," was also waiting for them along with a camera crew.

"We collaborate and conduct these investigations to put together our show 'Takedown,' wh

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