Homicide Hunter is a non-fiction investigative series of murder cases told through the personal experience of retired detective, Lieutenant Joe Kenda. With his personal interviews and compelling storytelling style, Kenda captivates us with the details of a different investigation each week, beginning from when he got the homicide call to when the case was closed. Unlike many true-crime shows, this series delivers the realities of the emotional and psychological effects of a murder on the investigator. Set in Colorado, a state known for its suburban lifestyle, these murders are all the more compelling because they are stories of homicide that can happen to anybody.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.
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enda investigates the murder of a man who was beaten to death outside of a convenience store over New Year's Eve weekend.
The episode was rated 7.80 from 118 votes.
When thirteen-year-old PJ Grant is found dead from a single gunshot wound to the head, Lt. Joe Kenda assumes it’s a suicide. But when the physical evidence doesn’t add up, it opens the door to a world of possibilities-from hatred to human sacrifice.
The episode was rated 7.81 from 158 votes.
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. Then...a mother of five is shot in the head and it's up to Kenda to uncover the truth behind her untimely death.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 84 votes.
The investigation of a young man's murder initially indicates that he was shot over a musical instrument, but Kenda digs deeper and determines the actual cause.
The episode was rated 7.84 from 113 votes.
The investigation of a deadly drive-by shooting requires Kenda to believe a burglar. Also: A double homicide is investigated.
The episode was rated 7.86 from 138 votes.
Police are shocked to find a 13-year-old boy killed in an explosion, but their grief turns to alarm when they discover a second, unexploded bomb. To catch the killer, Det. Joe Kenda must first figure out whom the bomb was meant for.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 82 votes.
A man claims he killed in self-defense, but Kenda has his doubts. Also: a civil rights icon is found decomposing in her house.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 135 votes.
The shooting death of a star athlete just weeks before starting college is investigated.
The episode was rated 7.99 from 92 votes.
The severed head of a wife and mother is discovered; and an apparent robbery-gone-wrong is investigated.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 101 votes.
The execution-style murder of a man who had recently been kidnapped is investigated.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 91 votes.
The death of an Iraq War veteran is investigated.
The episode was rated 8.02 from 112 votes.
A gunfight at a biker bar that left two dead is investigated.
The episode was rated 8.03 from 103 votes.
After Julie Smith reports a sexual assault, Lt. Kenda, the Major Crimes Unit's sex crimes division, of which he is in charge, connect her attack to others that have been reported in the last four months on the east side of Colorado Springs, due to his unusual modus operandi. Now the hunt is on to find the serial rapist before he attacks another woman. There is one more attempted sexual assault and with the woman's description and a patrol officer's recollection of a recent crime with a matching part of the attacker's M.O., Kenda and the team are able to identify their...
The episode was rated 8.11 from 38 votes.
Sgt. Joe Kenda is faced with his worst nightmare when he learns a friend and fellow officer, Mark Dabling, has been killed in the line of duty. Police conduct an all-out manhunt and discover the gunman is even more dangerous than they'd thought.
The episode was rated 8.16 from 82 votes.
In his first year on the force, rookie patrol officer Joe Kenda quickly learns the ropes. But when he tries to singlehandedly stop a brawling mob, he finds himself facing down gunfire. Can Kenda help detectives catch the man who nearly killed him?
The episode was rated 8.42 from 85 votes.
