Contains discussions of serious crime that some viewers may find distressing.
Social Media Monsters examines serious crimes where social media played a significant role, meeting victims, friends and families, and gaining insight from police, psychologists and other experts. 'Chloe' has been messaging boys in Essex on Snapchat and Instagram and exchanging intimate pictures. But 'Chloe' is an alter ego for a prolific paedophile bent on abuse. (S1 EP8)
First shown: 6 Jan 2026
00:00 Intro
01:28 'Chloe Norris', Essex
06:47 Blackmailing and exploiting teen boys
09:41 Jay Lang arrested at address
18:23 Further questioning
24:12 Essex police and evidence
38:10 Court trial
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