Episode 8: The Onision Saga and Viral Predators
Today's newest class of celebrity has emerged in the form of social influencers. But what separates fame from predatory behavior? In this episode, we tackle the case of controversial YouTuber Onision (aka Greg Jackson). Karina speaks to Alicia Kozakiwicz, an internet safety expert and abduction survivor, about how these internet celebrities avoid accountability, and how to keep yourself and your children safe online. Plus, some progress in the case of the Sumter County Does, and a true crime podcast and Zoom trivia show that should be on your radar.
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