Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Kyle Swanson, formerly of KTS Predator Hunters in Illinois, moved to Texas and formed a new vigilante group, with predictable results

The last time we reported on Kyle Swanson, head of the controversial "KTS Predator Hunters" vigilante group, after facing felony charges including unlawful restraint, obstruction of justice, and assault in Madison County, Illinois for his vigilante actions.

Swanson was able to have his charges dismissed in Illinois under the following conditions:

  • Swanson agrees to not violate any criminal statutes of any jurisdictions within the United States.
  • Swanson agrees to cease his “sting” operations in Madison County, IL., whether as an individual, as “KTS,” or as a member of a similar organization.
  • Swanson agrees to cooperate with any investigations or pending criminal cases concerning his “sting” operations in Madison County, including providing all digital evidence if requested.
  • Swanson agrees to provide proof of medical/mental health treatment for self-disclosed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by May 6, 2022.
  • Swanson agrees to participate in 20 hours of community service and provide proof of said compliance by May 6, 2022.

After getting a slap on the wrist for his crimes, Kyle Swanson relocated to the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area. Upon arriving in DFW he couldn’t help his attention seeking addictive ways and started a new vigilante group with accompanying Facebook page called DFW Exposures. (Not to be confused with "DFW Exposed," a website that covers local events.) Likely knowing he'd be discovered he's still engaging in criminal activity and possible go back to jail in Illinois, Swanson began posting new vigilante entrapment operations on Facebook under the alias "Kyle Guerrido". 

For nearly two years, Swanson posted new entrapment operations under the alias “Kyle Guerrido” and obtained the support and assistance from Courtney Fenner, co-host of a small-time “true-crime” podcast named “A Nefarious Nightmare.”


In 2023, Swanson attempted two GoFundMe fundraisers, one claiming his equipment was damaged in a sting operation (later admitting that was not entirely true):


...and money to go to Hawaii to entrap “a sailor”. 

DFW also sold T-Shirts with their silly new logo and another derogatory phrase ripped off from BLM:



Perhaps unsurprisingly, Twitter accounts associated with DFW Exposures promote right-wing extremism:



But in September 2023, DFW Exposures posted a message they were shutting down operations...



...and Fenner posted a GoFundMe on Swanson’s behalf begging for donations for legal fees. (We assume he’s being sued for harassment based on what was wriiirn). 

Swanson now claims he’s moving to Florida to help start an organization helping disbled vets learn to Scuba and hopefully leave online vigilante violence once and for all. The DFW Exposures YouTube channel was renamed to "Hernando Beach Diving With Heroes." 

If this is causing Kyle Swanson stress, GOOD. Fucking retire already! He's been in legal trouble numerous times and he has NOBODY to blame but himself. And Courtney Fenner is an enabler who is putting herself in trouble of getting caught up in Swanson's criminal activity. Swanson should be in jail right now. BUT if this Veteran Scuba charity idea takes off, Swanson has the chance to rehabilitate from being the worthless vigilante thug he's been for the past few years. For once, he'll have a REAL job that helps people. So take my advice...retire.




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