The murder of a young father stuns his close-knit community, but the investigation reveals a neighborly dispute turned deadly; when a house is besieged by mysterious gunfire, Kenda enlists a team of specialists to trace the bullets' origin. Fountain woman to get no jail time for sexually assaulting 13-year-old, mother unhappy with plea deal, Black El Paso County rancher faces felony charge after his own complaints of racism, intimidation. After a 15-year-old girl goes missing, Lt. Joe Kenda investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding her disappearance; a family man is shot dead on his neighbor's doorstep. Joe Kenda knows that it takes a rare breed to be an AMERICAN DETECTIVE, and he uses his new series to showcase other detectives whose tireless efforts solved a tragic puzzle and helped put a killer behind bars. However, after solving a dou I dont know how he was eliminated. Rookie detective Joe Kenda investigates an explosion at the Pikes Peak National Bank. Lt. Joe Kenda finds the bullet-ridden bodies of a middle-aged couple in a musty suburban house alongside the corpses of their two beloved pets; the case gets stuck in neutral until detectives discover an essential clue hidden behind a birdcage. HOMICIDE HUNTER: THE MAN WITH NO FACE is produced by Jupiter Entertainment for Investigation Discovery. A young mother-to-be is shot and left for dead; a corpse found floating in Monument Creek leads Lt. Joe Kenda to an encampment on a nearby riverbank. WebHomicide Hunter, which debuted its ninth and final season in 2019, digs into Kendas case files and showcases the law enforcement veterans most memorable investigations. Shortly after 2 a.m. on April 23, 1998, an officer from the Colorado Springs Police Department was called to a home about an unresponsive woman. As doctors fight to save her life, Lt. Joe Kenda and his team delve into her personal affairs looking for clues, but the biggest revelation comes from the poison itself. A woman is found in the mountains, naked and covered in blood. It was not a job to me; it was a mission, he once explained to TV Guide. Lt. Joe Kenda must listen to a voice from beyond the grave to solve the case of a decapitated body found on train tracks; Kenda exposes a family secret after a girl's body is found in a basement. Homicide Hunter, which debuted its ninth and final season in 2019, digs into Kendas case files and showcases the law enforcement veterans most memorable investigations. No question in my mind, Kenda says. Joseph Patrick Kenda (born November 14, 1946) is a retired Colorado Springs Police Department detective lieutenant who was involved in 387 homicide cases over a 23-year career, solving 356, a closure rate of 92%. For exclusive web content and bonus material, fans can follow ID on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook or check out the network's true crime blog, CrimeFeed. 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Joe Kenda and his Fugitive Unit search for two escaped inmates in Colorado Springs; police break up a domestic dispute and find a body in the bedroom. Kenda reveals the true identity of a crazed athlete after he murders a woman in front of her own children. Then an unprecedented discovery spurs police to open up a century old murder investigation. Homicide Hunter is a riveting non-fiction investigative series of murder cases told through the personal experience of retired detective, Lieutenant Joe Kenda. There was a womans body in the alleyway, somewhat exposed, her clothing in disarray, Kenda told an El Paso County jury in painting a picture of when he first saw Krashoc's body on March 17, 1987, after assembling a team of investigators to hunt for her assailant. For the prosecution, Kendas testimony offered more than his star power. Then, a neighbor discovers two teens who apparently entered into a suicide pact. Robert Burgess, Carl Marino, Joseph Kenda. After a marathon runner's dead body is found hours before a big race, Lt. Joe Kenda sets off to find the killer. A star athlete is gunned down just weeks before starting college, leaving his family heartbroken and detectives stumped. When all leads dry up, the case runs cold. 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Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. And I wouldn't stop until I got a result. When a politician's son is found murdered in his basement, Lt. Joe Kenda must sift through a list of nefarious suspects while delving into the victim's eccentric lifestyle. But Kelly will need to employ burgeoning forensic technology to secure a conviction. According to Kenda, Grace initially denied she had anything to do with Caves death but cracked when he told her she was under arrest for murder. He is emotionally out of control about this.. An ordinary family excursion leaves Lt. Kenda with a revelation that would forever shape how he sees the world. When affable ladies' man Michael Tittemore is gunned down in the dead of night, Lt. Joe Kenda sets his sights on the roommates who were present during the murder; then, a revelation turns his attention to a far more nefarious band of suspects. While Grace, 25, is sobering up, Kenda tries to figure out how the man died, but he doesnt observe any visible wounds. This could certainly lead to a savage beating, says the lieutenant, who confirmed the victim had planned to set up a purported drug dealer the night she was attacked. Veteran detective Louie Aguilera works hard to find the assailant, but the investigation leads him across international borders. Homicide Hunter has aired on ID since 2011. When Kenda discovers a headless body on the railroad tracks, he's shocked when he finally puts together the pieces. The discovery of a 13-year-old boy killed in an explosion shocks police and their grief turns to alarm when they discover a second, unexploded bomb. When 71-year-old Orville Head passes away, no one questions the death of an elderly man with health problems. It's a race against time to catch a serial rapist before he strikes again. You have permission to edit this article. At the time, Kenda was a Sergeant and the Supervisor of the Homicide Unit, assigned Vialpando's case. Michael Whyte, 60, is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated sexual assault inthe 1987 slaying of 20-year-old Fort Carson soldier Darlene Krashoc in southeast Colorado Springs. In a bedroom, Cynthias 32-year-old husband, Scott Anderson, was dead on the floor next to a pistol. Kenda leads a state-wide manhunt that brings the criminals to justice with just hours to spare. Joe Kenda's investigation into the brutal rape and murder of a young wife and mother goes cold until DNA technology leads cold-case detectives to the most unlikely of killers 30 years later. When every promising lead goes up in smoke, the case goes cold, leaving it as one of the few that the legendary detective couldn't close. Joe Kenda of Homicide Hunter, shown in 2019. A police officer working the graveyard shift responded to the report of a shooting at a Colorado Springs residence and found William Henry McCarty at the bottom of a staircase with a couple attempting to help him. The official Facebook page of Investigation Discovery's Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda Add it to your Watchlist to receive updates and availability notifications. Web2021 TV-14. [2] Kenda states he solved 387 cases (other sources state he solved 356 of 387 cases). HOMICIDE HUNTER: THE MAN WITH NO FACE premieres on Wednesday, March 8 from 9-11PM ET on Investigation Discovery, streaming the same day on discovery+. Detectives learned the couple was involved in what was described as a cult-like church and witnesses said Scott was especially devoted and took the groups teachings to an extreme. Multiple witnesses lead him to an unexpected killer. Lt. Joe Kenda must determine the intended target when two young mothers are killed behind a crowded bar. It rarely touched on unsolved murders like that of Krashoc, however. Vasquez said the evening of the shooting, a bang woke him and his girlfriend up, and they discovered McCarty at the base of the staircase to the homes lower level. Stream the latest seasons and episodes, watch trailers, and more for Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda at TV Guide X Missy Berry, a fast food manager, is found dead in a running car at a deserted intersection. The series showcases the career of retired Colorado Springs, Colorado, police department detective Joe Kenda. A young man is shot dead while on a first date; a man is found dead, and his young wife has fled the scene, prompting Lt. Joe Kenda to investigate whether she was present for his murder or suicide. A 72-year-old man is found stabbed to death in a junkyard, wearing nothing but his underwear and dentures. According to him, he discovered her hanging when he went to her home later on to see if she was still upset. After an infant stops breathing, Kenda and Walker investigate whether the daycare is to blame or the parents themselves; Kenda works an execution-style shooting, and he is shocked to learn the victim is a kindly grandmother. 2023 Warner Bros. Lt. Kenda realizes the victim could actually be the aggressor, shot struggling over his own gun. As the investigation unfolds, Lt. Joe Kenda realizes he could be dealing with a fledgling serial killer. The secret to his success? Moebus, 37, was rushed to the hospital, where she clung to life, and Joe Kenda was called to the Colorado Springs home Halstead and the injured woman shared. A coroner determined Scott killed his wife, who was pregnant, and son and then shot himself. After first responders find a lifeless body in the rubble of a five-alarm fire, Lt. Joe Kenda launches a manhunt for a pyromaniac with a callous disregard for human life. No one has that good of memory, including me.. Joe Kenda noted that Josie likely didnt hang herself by jumping from a chair because her neck wasnt broken and other evidence, including the fact that the cord was attached to just a plant hook in the ceiling, raised doubts she died from suicide. [4] Episodes also featured contextual contributions by witnesses to the crimes, family and friends of the victims, members of law enforcement and the media, and others. Lt. Joe Kenda pries into the victim's personal life and learns more about his last night on Earth. After two young men are found shot in an apartment hallway, Lt. Joe Kenda must rely on his inner lie detector to figure out which victim is being deceptive; police investigate a murder in broad daylight and nearly get killed themselves. Viewers can join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #HomicideHunter. A party on the outskirts of the city turns into a nightmare for some teenagers when they discover a woman's corpse. Lt. Joe Kenda delves into an apparent suicide, uncovering a murder mystery as shocking as it is tragic. During his tenure, Lt. Kenda and his team solved 387 homicide investigations, resulting in a 92% solve rate. The former mayor of Potowan Point, Ohio, turns up dead in his hunting cabin. Just when investigators think they've got a handle on what is going on, a cryptic letter to the District Attorney's office suggests the girl isn't the only victim. Genre. The process of finding and purchasing a home is chronicled, with prospective homebuyers looking at three properties and submitting a bid on the one they like best. CrimeFeed: Of course the big news of the day is the announcement that there isn't going to be a Homicide Hunter for much longer; Joe broke the news from the stage that the upcoming season will be the last. Lt. Joe Kenda, a 23-year veteran of the Colorado Springs Police Department, spent 21 years chasing killers as a homicide detective and commander of the MAJOR CRIMES unit. So, the murder weapon is a blue eye, Kenda says, calling the homicide another first.. Lt. Joe Kenda enlists the help of engineers to identify the murder weapon used in the beating death of a war hero. The forensic investigations firm uses a technique known as genetic genealogy to generate new leads in cold cases, essentially by sorting through data compiled by consumer DNA-profiling services such as 23andMe.com looking for genetic profiles similar to those of known criminals, developed from evidence left at crime scenes. Lt. Joe Kenda and his team investigate the scene of an apparent suicide, only to be forced to flee after discovering the house is booby-trapped; teenagers discover human bones on the outskirts of town. Vietnam War veteran Charles Walker is found unconscious after a stabbing attack so savage even 45 units of blood cannot save his life. Lt. Joe Kenda solved his first murder while assigned to the burglary department at the Colorado Springs Police Department, and he went on to a storied career, closing over 387 homicide cases. Once the company finds them, it searches family trees to find potential suspects who could have been the source of the DNA collected by police. Commercial fishermen are followed as they set sail in search of lucrative bluefin tuna in the waters off New England. Now what he doesnt mention is how did he get into this apartment, Kenda recalls, noting Bill said he used keys but didnt know where they were. On the stand, Kenda examined evidence envelopes prepared by Green and identified his penmanship and initials helping to bolster the case to keep the evidence admissible in court. Con Peter Aylward, Jonathan Bedford, Josh Casaubon, Clay Chamberlin. A young man is found gunned down, leading Lt. Joe Kenda to delve into his troubled past and his connection to the world of rare coins; a mother of five is shot in the head, and it's up to Kenda to uncover the truth behind her untimely death. The bullet-ridden bodies of two sisters are discovered in a house littered with mysterious clues. A CASE 30 YEARS IN THE MAKING FINALLY GETS JUSTICE IN "HOMICIDE HUNTER: THE MAN WITH NO FACE". After two teenagers discover a lifeless body in the street, Lt. Joe Kenda must determine whether the killer was a jealous lover or an unhinged individual; Kenda turns to a forensic expert to see if a young mother hung herself. Kenda joined the Lt. Joe Kenda spent 23 years in the Colorado Springs Police Department, where he amassed a lifetime of memories catching killers and helping solve close to 400 homicide investigations. Lt. Kenda discovers the car was reported stolen, and uncovers a plot of revenge. A young man's suspected suicide-turned-murder investigation sends a family reeling. While Kenda says he believed Bill allegedly staged the scene to look like a suicide, prosecutors unsure they could secure a conviction decided to drop all charges against him. Soon after the lifeless body of Charlie Tuttle on ID or stream on discovery+. ABC News Live Prime anchor and World News Tonight weekend anchor Linsey Davis and Good Morning America weekend co-anchor and World News Tonight weekend anchor Whit Johnsonwill host the red-carpet special at Hollywoods Dolby Theatre, featuring interviews with Oscar nominees and previewing the big night. When Kenda unearths a gruesome and puzzling crime scene, a wealthy bachelor gets unmasked as a killer. As days go by with no sign of the baby or demands for ransom, Sgt. Kenda saves the day and puts a deadly love triangle to bed. Two brothers search for legendary treasure on an island off the coast of Nova Scotia. Con Peter Aylward, Jonathan Bedford, Josh Casaubon, Clay Chamberlin. However, he is still committed to working with Investigation Discovery. Soon after the lifeless body of Charlie Tuttle was discovered behind a locked bedroom door, his death was ruled a suicide. When investigators discover a trail of purchases made with the victim's credit card, they hope it will lead them to the killer. Todd and his team face the grandeur as well as the hardships of Alaska that included an threatening winter that will halt operations along with their opportunity to strike gold. After Julie Smith reports being sexually assaulted, Lt. Joe Kenda and his Sex Crimes Unit realize her assault resembles other attacks on the eastside of town. My, my, my former Colorado Springs Police Department officer Joe Kenda is saying goodbye to his hit TV series "Homicide Hunter. The couples deceased 5-year-old boy, Scottie, was lying in the bed clutching a teddy bear. This page was last edited on 19 August 2022, at 17:45. After grandparents are shot to death in their home, Lt. Joe Kenda's investigation kicks into high gear when his prime suspect flees for the Mexican border; police officers find a body so badly mutilated it turns the stomachs of seasoned officers. Then, when a college student is strangled in his home, Lt. Kenda must figure out which of his roommates is lying. It appeared Josie Loveida Henderson, 34, hung herself, based on the evidence, which included an extension cord that was around her bruised neck and attached to the ceiling by a hook as well as an apparent suicide note purportedly penned by the dead woman. On the night before Halloween, a real life nightmare unfolds as a young man is found clinging to life. [8] The final episode aired on January 29, 2020. While leads are scarce after a woman's body is dumped on a mountain pass, a seemingly unrelated case brings Lt. Joe Kenda within an arm's reach of her killer, then a roadblock forces him to make a painful decision. As a newly promoted supervisor, Sgt. Lt. Joe Kenda faces a challenging investigation, his only clues coming from a drunken witness and Miguel's strange injuries. Police identified the victim as 62-year-old Verne Roger Cave, a chef who battled an addiction to alcohol. After a husband and wife are viciously attacked in their own home, Kenda is on the hunt for a troubled teen whose appetite for violence knows no bounds. During his tenure, Lt. Kenda and his team solved 387 homicide investigations, resulting in a 92% solve rate. Kenda questioned the potential suspect, but he quickly determined the man had nothing to do with drugs and had a solid alibi. Kenda joined the department in 1973 and was promoted to detective in 1977 and assigned to the burglary division. WebAfter a husband and wife are viciously attacked in their own home, Kenda is on the hunt for a troubled teen whose appetite for violence knows no bounds. It's New Year's Eve weekend, and in the midst of the revelry, Miguel Mendez is beaten to death outside a convenience store. When Kenda finds a murder victim with his eyes gauged out, it's almost enough to drive him over the edge. On Tuesday, November 12, 2013, Investigation Discovery had its best night ever for Homicide Hunter, delivering 1.3million viewers and ranking No. After learning about the DNA hit, Colorado Springs police detectives tailed Whyte to a Thornton restaurant and collected a cup he had tossed in the garbage. The murder of a popular teenager at a crowded house party sends Lt. Joe Kenda down a winding road paved with lies, misdirection and innuendo; detectives use blood evidence to solve the shooting death of a firearms enthusiast.