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Homicide Hunter

Original title: Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda
  • TV Series
  • 2011–2023
  • TV-14
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
3.9K
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POPULARITY
3,993
1,544
Homicide Hunter (2011)
Homicide Hunter: Lt Joe Kenda
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Through re-enactments, discussions with investigation teams, and interviews with victims' families and other involved persons, the show highlights Lt. Joe Kenda's successes with his 387 homi... Read allThrough re-enactments, discussions with investigation teams, and interviews with victims' families and other involved persons, the show highlights Lt. Joe Kenda's successes with his 387 homicide case history and 92% solution rate.Through re-enactments, discussions with investigation teams, and interviews with victims' families and other involved persons, the show highlights Lt. Joe Kenda's successes with his 387 homicide case history and 92% solution rate.

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    • Joe Kenda
    • Josh Casaubon
    • Carl Marino
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    8.7/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,993
    1,544
    • Stars
      • Joe Kenda
      • Josh Casaubon
      • Carl Marino
    • 83User reviews
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    Joe Kenda
    Joe Kenda
    • Self - Host…
    • 2011–2023
    Josh Casaubon
    Josh Casaubon
    • Narrator…
    • 2013–2020
    Carl Marino
    Carl Marino
    • Lt. Joe Kenda…
    • 2011–2020
    Sandra Mann
    • Self - Local News Reporter…
    • 2011–2020
    Ann Ervin
    Ann Ervin
    • Self - Local News Reporter…
    • 2011–2020
    Larry Martin
    • Self - Chief of Investigations, DA's Office…
    • 2011–2023
    Brian Ritz
    • Self - Lt., Homicide Detective…
    • 2011–2023
    Chris Caulpetzer
    Chris Caulpetzer
    • Police Officer…
    • 2015–2018
    Andrew Sweeney
    Andrew Sweeney
    • Det. Brian Ritz
    • 2016–2020
    Skip Arms
    Skip Arms
    • Self - Homicide Detective…
    • 2011–2023
    Ilona Marino
    Ilona Marino
    • Crime Scene Investigator…
    • 2011–2020
    Courtney Vanderpool
    • Kathy Kenda…
    • 2014–2020
    Leon Kelly
    • Self - Deputy Chief Medical Examiner…
    • 2011–2023
    Kathryn Sosbe
    • Self - Former Local News Reporter…
    • 2015–2018
    Ryder Davis
    Ryder Davis
    • Detective Lou Davis…
    • 2014–2019
    Ray Grebenstein
    • Self - Former Detective…
    • 2011–2018
    David Moore
    • Self - Homicide Detective…
    • 2013–2020
    Michael Twombley
    • Detective Steve Wood
    • 2017–2018
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    User reviews83

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    mmyersjean

    My View

    I love Joe Kenda, in a way, although I'm British he reminds me of my father, also Joe. He was a police inspector & his steely professional gaze, like that of Kenda belied a very kind hearted generous man.

    I enjoy the intercourse between the real Joe and actor Joe. Mr Kenda's knowledge of guns, velocity are carefully explained, as are blood splatter, knife wounds etc.

    Really great character & great show. Long may it run
    LadyIlea

    One of the Better Shows

    I actually like this show and I end up leaving the television on more for noise than anything else, but I happened to see this show one time and liked it.

    I like the narrative and no-nonsense cop attitude. It isn't the usual cop fare that television writers feed us. This is much better and this cop is very realistic based upon the cops that I've met.

    I hope others watch and enjoy it too. The shows seems to be more realistic than most other cop shows and Kenda doesn't seem like the crap cops that we get from most television shows. I hesitate to call this "based upon a true story" or a "reality" show, but only because the "reality" in reality shows is so scripted by some very poor writing. This show is much different. Enjoy.
    9jogerig

    EVERYTHING I love about True Crime!

    I am a connoisseur of True Crime shows. I have seen (and mentally judged) them all. For a good true crime show you need a good narrator, intelligent commentary from the real investigators and witnesses, and a fairly realistic (but always slightly cheesy) reenactment. This show has ALL of these things! I could listen to Joe Kenda tell me stories all day long. I can 100% tell why he was such a good investigator. He is really what makes this show stand out. I looooove the reenactments too - the guy who plays Kenda in them is fabulous. If you like True Crime, this is a must see!
    10mauvemoonlight

    Totally Love this Show

    I'm a bit of a true crime fan anyway and Lt. Joe Kenda is absolutely my cuppa tea.

    I love the droll manner in which he comments on the crime or more often the criminal(s). Lt. Kenda is who makes this show what it is - it would just be another whodunnit without him. He has such an entertaining personality - absolutely riveting.

    I always make a point of watching whenever I see this show listed on the ID Channel.

    For those who have not seen this show, I highly recommend it. Lt. Kenda is an older gentleman who does the commenting and narrative bits while a younger actor portrays him in the scenes.

    While the crime is shown, it is not generally overly graphic.

    Lt. Kenda has investigated over 400 homicides during his career and he knows how criminals' minds work. He knows all the "tells" when they're lying and exactly how to draw them out and get the truth of what really happened.

    10 stars for Lt. Kenda Homicide Hunter!
    8terryshilo

    If you want a straight talker..

    ..You'll find it with Lt. Joe Kenda. He recounts the investigations while deadpanning it to the camera. His voice does not become overtly emotive to make the story more than it is. He simply in an almost monotone (not negatively) voice explains how he and his team methodically worked each case. Like with any vocation taken seriously, he proves his years of deduction, singling things out which obviously during his career he developed an inane ability to profile a killers motive and if they're a one off or will be a repeat offender. I find it difficult not to like this man; I doubt he changes for anyone. After a couple episodes you can tell that steely detective heart really cared about his victims and how he loathed those responsible. With Kenda you could be president or pauper; a life has been taken and he would be your voice as he has been for approximately 400 murder cases.

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    • Trivia
      After retirement, Joe Kenda drove a special needs school bus for 10 years.
    • Goofs
      In the opening montage, Lt. Kenda slips his automatic into its holster, but the hammer is cocked. - For an officer, that gun is supposed to be cocked when it's holstered. The error is you can see the safety is not engaged when the gun is holstered.
    • Connections
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    • Release date
      • October 25, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Homicide Hunter: Joe Kenda
    • Production companies
      • Jupiter Entertainment
      • Upper Ground Enterprises
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      43 minutes
    • Color
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