Homicide Hunter: American Detective
Overview
Joe Kenda steps away from his own remarkable case files to showcase gripping homicide investigations nationwide. Each episode introduces a dedicated detective whose relentless pursuit of justice leads to the capture of dangerous criminals. With compelling storytelling and real-life accounts, viewers witness the emotional and often challenging journeys these detectives face as they work tirelessly to ensure that victims receive the justice they deserve. Kenda’s insights add depth, making each story both captivating and impactful.
Episodes
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1
Fourteen Stories Down
After a talented young realtor falls to his death from the 14th floor of a stylish Miami skyscraper, emergency services initially believe it to be a s...
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2
"Murder, Murder, Murder"
In Seattle, a woman is murdered just outside a notorious homeless camp referred to as "The Jungle." As Detective Cloyd Steiger sifts through a series ...
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3
Hazard Lights
The kidnapping and tragic death of a cherished young schoolteacher sends shockwaves through a quiet New England community. Experienced investigator Ro...
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4
From The Deep
About three miles from the Jersey coastline, boaters stumble upon the decayed body of a 16-year-old girl, shackled in metal chains. Detectives from bo...
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5
Tale of Two Knives
A medical student is discovered stabbed and pinned to the floor of her bedroom with a sizable knife. Initial suspicions fall on the seemingly nonchala...
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6
Goodbye Horses
On Chincoteague Island, a stunning young mother is found murdered just outside an empty summer house. Detective Danny Plott discovers that she was dra...
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7
A Face With No Name
In a desolate dirt lot in North Carolina, the lifeless body of a teenager is discovered, brutally beaten, blindfolded, and filled with gunshot wounds....
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8
What She Saw
In a serene Maryland community, the brutal murder of a local couple in their own bedroom sends shockwaves through the town. Detective Joe Bellino susp...
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9
Black Water
In Bensalem, Pennsylvania, the lifeless body of a gentle computer programmer is uncovered in the bathtub of his disturbed home. With few clues to foll...
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10
Lights Out
An elderly couple is brutally assaulted in their Phoenix residence, leaving behind a horrific crime scene that suggests a violent sexual attack. In th...
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Prodigal Son
A devoted father of five is found lifeless on his kitchen floor, a bullet wound to the back of his head. To uncover the truth behind this tragic incid...
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2
The Creek
In a quiet Connecticut creek, the body of a home health care aide is discovered, sending shockwaves through the local community. Detective Garritt Kel...
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3
Run the Wickets
The ex-mayor of Powhatan Point, OH, is discovered dead in his hunting lodge. Detective Ryan Allar and his team launch an investigation to determine wh...
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4
Radio Silence
The lifeless body of a rising star in the radio industry is discovered on a roadside in south Houston. Detective Brian Harris steps in to investigate ...
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5
Drugstore Cowboy
The shocking murder of a young entrepreneur at the front of his family’s home disrupts the tranquility of his wealthy coastal neighborhood. Detectiv...
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6
Death Roll
In the middle of the day, gunfire erupts, claiming the life of a young mother of four just outside her job in Carson, CA. Seasoned detective Louie Agu...
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Body Parts
In South Carolina, two women are confronted with unimaginable horrors when they find disturbing items left on their doorsteps. Among the chilling disc...
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2
Lothario
In a charred house in Kentucky, arson investigators discover a man's lifeless body. As the police delve deeper into the case, they soon identify a sec...
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3
Mr. X
When a farmhand disappears from a vast cattle ranch, the search leads to a chilling discovery when his body is found several miles downstream in the C...
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4
Murder Capitol
When a dedicated young mother vanishes in the harsh environment of Washington, DC, Detective Jackie Middleton is determined to uncover the truth behin...
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5
Blood Bath
In a quiet town, the peaceful atmosphere is shattered by its first murder in over three decades. An elderly woman is discovered lifeless in her bathtu...
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6
One Drop
While fishing in Thunder Bay, a man discovers a severed body adrift in the water. The investigation hits a standstill until a bold young eyewitness co...
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It Begins With One
The discovery of a young woman's body in South Texas sends Captain Calderon into a panic, worried that the murderer may have fled to Mexico. As additi...
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2
Mr. Innocent
In Minnesota, firefighters extinguish a house blaze and discover the lifeless body of a woman within. Agent Rob Fraik uncovers that the victim was car...
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3
Crimson Snow
In Northern California, authorities discover the body of a skilled U.S. Forest Service employee, brutally murdered and concealed under a pile of snow....
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4
Candy
In the thick kudzu of Alabama, law enforcement receives a report about a young man's body, charred beyond identification. Detective Kevin Palmer inves...
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5
The Rose Tattoo
A man's body is discovered floating in the Black River in South Carolina. Investigator Allen Morris, handling his first homicide investigation, finds ...
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6
Torso
After a barn fire leaves nothing but ashes, investigators in North Carolina uncover the remains of two dismembered women. Agent Nick Deming is tasked ...
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7
Six Pounds of Pressure
When a mother discovers her daughter has vanished from their new home in Ault, CO, she immediately raises the alarm. As Detective Ben Endreson delves ...
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8
The Barrel
In the suburbs of Miami, a diligent mother from Trinidad mysteriously disappears. Detectives Danny Smith and Jonathan Zeller begin to unravel her hidd...
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9
The Highway Hunter
A chilling scene reminiscent of a horror movie occurs outside a police station in Colorado, where one woman fights for her life while another is force...
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The Colonial Parkway Murders
Following a string of murders along Virginia's Colonial Parkway, Detective Danny Plott is assigned to track down a serial killer. As investigators del...
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2
Mr. Nobody
Jacksonville deputies discover the remains of a woman who had been missing. Detective Mechelle Soehlig investigates, retracing the victim's last known...
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3
Barn of Horrors
When a spirited college student from Ohio is kidnapped in plain sight, local authorities team up with the FBI to solve the case. The emergence of bloo...
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4
A Letter From Hell
In search of hidden riches, two brothers from Michigan embark on an adventure to Oak Island, located off the coast of Nova Scotia.
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5
Valentine Day Murder
The discovery of a mother’s burned remains uncovers a deceptive figure hiding in plain sight.
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6
Line goes Dead
In a quiet Minnesota town, a masked assailant brutally attacks a family while they sleep. As the investigation unfolds, Sheriff Mike Gormley begins to...
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44 Magnum
When a charming businessman from New Hampshire is murdered in his sleep, the investigation quickly stalls. Detective Robert Freitas relies on his intu...
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12 hours of terror
The peaceful atmosphere of a small town shatters as a string of brutal murders sends shockwaves through the community. With each new body discovered, ...
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Man's Best Friend
When a woman is found dead under suspicious circumstances, her missing dog becomes the only lead. The investigators soon realize the loyal pet may hav...
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The Desert City Murders
In this gripping true-crime series, retired homicide detective Lt. Joe Kenda—known as one of the toughest cops in America—takes viewers inside the...
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3
To Kidnap a Prince
A multi-million-dollar heir is snatched from his daily routine, his captors demanding a hefty ransom. The FBI scrambles to track him down, but a seemi...
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4
First To Die
In a wealthy Florida neighborhood, an entire family is found murdered in their pristine home. Detective Eva Marie Multari takes on the case, but as sh...
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The Curse
In this gripping true-crime series, Lt. Joe Kenda—one of America's most relentless detectives—takes viewers deep into the nation's most shocking a...
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Puppet Master
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Episode 7
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Wolf in the Shadows
A woman lies gravely wounded, her life hanging by a thread, while another is seized and dragged away in a brutal, sudden assault. The attack leaves be...
