The Evidence is coming in! The "Predator in the Chat": How a Reddit Thread on r/teenagers Exposed Daniel Moran to His Own Victims

 

He goes where the children are. And on Reddit, the children are fighting back.

For years, Daniel John Moran III (aka Daniel Rumanos) has relied on the anonymity of the internet to hunt. He infiltrates spaces designed for young people, posing as a "Magician" or a "Sci-Fi Author," hoping to lure the naive into his web of "Starlet Dreams" and "Magick."

But a recent explosion of truth on the subreddit r/teenagers—a massive online community specifically for the demographic Moran targets—has blown his cover.

We have received screenshots from the thread, and they paint a terrifying picture of a predator currently active and hunting.

The Whistleblower: "A Rabbit Hole of Pedophilia Accusations"

It started with a user doing what every young person should do: a background check.

After encountering Moran online, this user dug into his history. They didn't find a "Master Magician." They found a predator.

The Post Read:

"I did a background search and fell into a rabbit hole of a bunch of pedophilia accusations... This also dates back a long way, with some statements originating as far back as 2016. This is concerning that he is roaming this platform. And potentially many more with his predatory mindset."

The user linked to an exposé on the Paranormal Herald, connecting the dots between "Daniel Rumanos," the "Magician," and the man who claimed "Hebephile Pride."

The Victim Speaks: "THIS FUCKER WAS TALKING TO ME"

The most chilling moment came in the comments section. A user, presumably a teenager given the subreddit, saw the warning and realized they were already in the danger zone.

The Comment:

"THIS FUCKER WAS TALKING TO ME 😭😭😭"

This is not a theoretical threat. This is a confirmation. Daniel Moran is not just posting blog comments; he is actively sliding into the DMs of minors on Reddit. He is "talking" to them, likely using the same scripts about "magic" and "cheerleaders" that he used on The Student Room.

The Hunting Ground: r/teenagers

The fact that this discussion is happening on r/teenagers is the red alert.

Moran isn't hanging out in forums for adults, authors, or magicians. He is hanging out in a digital high school cafeteria. He goes there because he knows he cannot compete with adults. He goes there because he thinks 13-year-olds won't know about his bench warrants, his "Mershmallow" nickname, or his impotence.

But he underestimated this generation. They know how to use Google. They know how to screenshot. And they look out for each other.

A Warning to Parents

If your child uses Reddit, specifically r/teenagers or creative writing subreddits, ask them if they have been contacted by a user claiming to be:

Daniel Rumanos

• A "Sci-Fi Author" from Atlantic City
• A "Talent Agent" for "Starlet Dreams"
• A "Magician" or "Mentalist"

If they have, do not delete the messages. Screenshot them. These are evidence of a 56-year-old man violating the terms of service and potentially the law by soliciting minors.

His Victims: You are the real heroes. You did more to protect your community in one Reddit thread than The Tiberius Show did in an entire episode. You exposed the wolf in the fold.