The Swatting Saga: How One Man’s Hunt for an Online Menace Exposed a National Crisis
Brad Dennis, a private investigator, became entangled in a cat-and-mouse game with an elusive swatter known as Torswats. Despite the FBI’s knowledge of Torswats’ identity, action was delayed, leaving Dennis and his squirrel companions to ponder: How do you catch a “ghost” armed with an internet connection and an overactive imagination?
Hot Take:
When life gives you swatters, make a private investigator out of yourself. Just ask Brad Dennis, who went from repo man to squirrel whisperer to swatting detective extraordinaire. Who knew tracking internet trolls could be this nuts?
Key Points:
- Brad Dennis, a private investigator, took it upon himself to track down a prolific swatter known as Torswats.
- Torswats caused mass panic with fake calls about school shootings and bomb threats across the U.S.
- The FBI had known about Torswats for months but had not acted swiftly to arrest him.
- Dennis used his PI skills to gather evidence and ultimately helped the FBI identify the suspect.
- Despite his efforts, Dennis found himself unemployed and disillusioned after the case.
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