Tristen appears to live a relatively quiet and unremarkable life from the outside. He’s moved between several addresses in Texas and California over the years and maintains a low-profile lifestyle. To his friends and family, he may come off as socially awkward or misunderstood—but beneath the surface, he’s deeply insecure and driven by a need for control and validation.
Tristen has been engaging in manipulative and predatory behavior online, targeting young and vulnerable girls on social media platforms. To intimidate them, he falsely claims to be connected to a violent drug cartel, using this fabricated identity to instill fear and force communication. He sends threatening messages, warning them of vague but dangerous consequences if they don’t comply or respond.