Homicide Hunter
| Homicide Hunter | |
|---|---|
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| Also known as | Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Presented by | Joseph P. Kenda |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 42 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
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| Running time | 43 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
Jupiter Entertainment (Seasons 2-present) ITV Studios (Season 1) |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Investigation Discovery |
| Picture format |
480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original run | October 25, 2011 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Homicide Hunter (also known as Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda) is an American documentary television series showcasing the career of retired Colorado Springs police detective Joseph Kenda. It debuted October 25, 2011 on Investigation Discovery[1] and has been renewed for a fifth season.
Premise
In each episode, Kenda recounts a murder investigation on which he worked, going from the 911 call to the final resolution of the case. Through re-enactments, discussions with investigation teams, and interviews with victims' families and other involved persons, the show highlights Kenda's successes with his 400 homicide case history and 92 percent solution rate.[2] Kenda and an unseen voiceover professional handle the narration. Actor Carl Marino portrays Kenda in the re-enactments.[3]
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Season Premiere | Season Finale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | October 25, 2011 | November 29, 2011 | |
| 2 | 10 | October 2, 2012 | December 11, 2012 | |
| 3 | 13 | October 1, 2013 | December 24, 2013 | |
| 4 | 13 | August 19, 2014 | November 18, 2014 | |
Season 1 (2011)
| No. in series |
No. in season |
Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Into Thin Air" | October 25, 2011 |
| 2 | 2 | "Six Feet Under" | November 1, 2011 |
| 3 | 3 | "A Killer Always Rings Twice" | November 8, 2011 |
| 4 | 4 | "Everybody Lies" | November 15, 2011 |
| 5 | 5 | "Secret Life" | November 22, 2011 |
| 6 | 6 | "Chance Encounter" | November 29, 2011 |
Season 2 (2012)
| No. in series |
No. in season |
Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | "I Now Pronounce You Dead" | October 2, 2012 |
| 8 | 2 | "A Gathering of Evil" | October 9, 2012 |
| 9 | 3 | "Last Call for Murder" | October 16, 2012 |
| 10 | 4 | "The Spy Who Killed Me" | October 30, 2012 |
| 11 | 5 | "Slaughterhouse Six" | November 6, 2012 |
| 12 | 6 | "Drive Thru Murder" | November 13, 2012 |
| 13 | 7 | "Primal Fear" | November 20, 2012 |
| 14 | 8 | "A Beautiful Shade of Death" | November 27, 2012 |
| 15 | 9 | "Shot Through the Heart" | December 4, 2012 |
| 16 | 10 | "Mr. Violence" | December 11, 2012 |
Season 3 (2013)
| No. in series |
No. in season |
Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1 | "Murder Bites" | October 1, 2013 |
| 18 | 2 | "River of Blood" | October 8, 2013 |
| 19 | 3 | "Weapon of Choice" | October 15, 2013 |
| 20 | 4 | "Run For Your Life" | October 22, 2013 |
| 21 | 5 | "Murder in a Bottle" | October 29, 2013 |
| 22 | 6 | "Preying on the Innocent" | November 5, 2013 |
| 23 | 7 | "Dead Man Falling" | November 12, 2013 |
| 24 | 8 | "Blood Red Highway" | November 19, 2013 |
| 25 | 9 | "My, My, Merry Christmas" | November 26, 2013 |
| 26 | 10 | "Death Rains Down" | December 3, 2013 |
| 27 | 11 | "Fate Worse Than Death" | December 10, 2013 |
| 28 | 12 | "Razor's Edge" | December 17, 2013 |
| 29 | 13 | "Blood Sisters" | December 24, 2013 |
Season 4 (2014)
| No. in series |
No. in season |
Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 1 | "Eyes Wide Shut" | August 19, 2014 |
| 31 | 2 | "Death Comes Knocking" | August 26, 2014 |
| 32 | 3 | "Bad Things Come in Threes" | September 2, 2014 |
| 33 | 4 | "Death Grip" | September 9, 2014 |
| 34 | 5 | "Poker Face" | September 16, 2014 |
| 35 | 6 | "Blood Innocence" | September 23, 2014 |
| 36 | 7 | "Snitch" | October 7, 2014 |
| 37 | 8 | "The Master Key" | October 14, 2014 |
| 38 | 9 | "#1 Suspect" | October 21, 2014 |
| 39 | 10 | "Magic Bullet" | October 28, 2014 |
| 40 | 11 | "A Prayer for the Dying" | November 4, 2014 |
| 41 | 12 | "Bump in the Night" | November 11, 2014 |
| 42 | 13 | "My First Case" | November 18, 2014 |
Ratings
On Tuesday, November 12, 2013, Investigation Discovery had its best night ever for Homicide Hunter, delivering 1.3 million viewers. This ranked number eight in ad-supported cable programs.[4]
References
- ↑ "Through a Detective's Eyes, Investigation Discovery Explores the Cases That Still Haunt Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda". The Futon Critic. September 15, 2011.
- ↑ Crooks, Pete. "Exclusive Interview: Meet The Homicide Hunter". diablomag.com. Diablo Magazine. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ↑ lacasting.com,Carl Marino Resume
- ↑ "Friday, November 15th, 2013 - Cynopsis MediaCynopsis Media". Cynopsis.com. 2013-11-15. Retrieved 2015-02-04.