About Homicide Hunter: Joe Kenda

Homicide Hunter: Joe Kenda is an American crime documentary television series that aired on the Investigation Discovery (ID) network from 2011 to 2020. The show follows retired Colorado Springs Police Department Lieutenant Joe Kenda as he recounts old murder cases he has solved over his career, spanning over two decades. Episodes include dramatic re-enactments of the crime scenes and interviews with real-life witnesses, victims, and investigators.

Making / Production

The show was filmed in Knoxville, Tennessee from 2011 to 2020, even though the show follows cases based in Colorado Springs. The series holds a unique storytelling method where Joe Kenda narrates his journey of solving different cases, making it more engaging and intriguing for the audiences.

Actors

• Joe Kenda: Himself - Kenda's persona is central as he describes cases from his past.
• Carl Marino: Lt. Joe Kenda - Marino portrays the younger version of Kenda during the reenactments.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show served as the launching pad for a spin-off series, “American Detective with Lt. Joe Kenda”, which premiered in 2021.
• Over the course of the nine seasons, the series covered more than 350 homicide investigations.
• Kenda's catchphrase, "My, my, my," has become iconic in the true-crime genre.

Quotes

• "You think you can beat me? Try. You think you can outwit me? I don't think so."
• "You can lie to me. You can lie to my face. But the one thing can't lie about is the physical evidence."
• "Murder is the most extreme act of human behavior. Killers hide behind lies, which is harder to decode."

Music, Soundtrack

• The haunting music and somber score of Homicide Hunter create an enthralling atmosphere, heightening the suspense every time Kenda slowly pieces together clues and evidence.
• The distinctive theme music of the show has been an integral part of its storytelling, perfectly encapsulating the grim mood of the series.