Lt. Joe Kenda: Homicide Hunter on Solving 387 Murders, Human Nature, and The Mission
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Lt. Joe Kenda shares insights from his career solving 387 homicides and discusses the realities of criminal investigation.
In this episode of Things Police See, host Steve Gould welcomes back the legendary Lt. Joe Kenda, the "Homicide Hunter" and host of American Detective. With a career solving 387 homicides and maintaining a staggering 93% solve rate, Kenda dives deep into the reality of criminal investigation—far beyond the Hollywood myths of car chases and gun battles. Joe Kenda shares candid stories about his journey from a "college boy" rookie to a Lieutenant of Detectives in Colorado Springs. He discusses the intense emotional toll of the job, his unwavering mission to seek justice for victims, and the "2%" of humanity that keeps law enforcement on the streets. Whether you're a fan of ID Channel's Homicide Hunter, a true crime enthusiast, or interested in the raw reality of law enforcement, this interview provides an unfiltered look into the mind of one of America's most famous detectives. Reasons We Serve - Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZRETIomuKamZC30nUBKkg Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 Sergeant Steve YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheSergeantSteve
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