Joe Kenda is ready to retire. Investigation Discovery just announced the premiere date for the ninth and final season of Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda.
The docuseries features veteran police detective Joe Kenda “revisiting the crimes that defined his career… and have since recurred in his nightmares.”
The ninth and final season of Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda premieres on Investigation Discovery on August 28th at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Read more info below:
Silver Spring, Md.) – Money, sex or revenge. Over his remarkable 23-year career with the Colorado Springs Police Department, Lt. Joe Kenda has identified those three motives for murder as the pillars that drive people to do unspeakable things, each one a fatal catalyst behind the stories he recounts in HOMICIDE HUNTER. With a 92% solve rate, one of the highest case closure rates in the country, Joe Kenda has helped bring answers to 356 families searching for justice in their loved one’s murder. In each episode, he cracks open his case files using an eidetic memory that recalls even the smallest of details with an intense, deliberate drawl and cool, no-nonsense demeanor that leaves viewers hanging on every word. The storytelling process of HOMICIDE HUNTER has become a personal journey for Lt. Kenda as he chips away at painful memories that have long been suppressed, revisiting the crimes that defined his career… and have since recurred in his nightmares. In the final countdown with 20 more harrowing hours, Investigation Discovery’s hit series HOMICIDE HUNTER: LT. JOE KENDA returns for its ninth and final season on Wednesday, August 28 at 9/8c.
“Since 2011, Joe Kenda’s storytelling has provided valuable information, gripping entertainment and, even, inspiration to audiences everywhere, and in turn, I believe we have provided Joe a small sense of therapy, if you will,” said Henry Schleiff, Group President of Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, American Heroes Channel and Destination America. “It is bittersweet as we begin to say farewell to this series, HOMICIDE HUNTER, but we are excited about what we have coming up with Joe’s next chapter on Investigation Discovery and look forward to sharing the announcement of that new project with his devoted fans soon.”
“As this is real life, the stories that I have left in my case files are either too simple or simply too gruesome to tell on television,” said Lt. Joe Kenda. “I always wanted to go out at the top of my game, and I can assure you that season nine is just that. I am grateful and humbled for this HOMICIDE HUNTER journey… thank you for letting me entertain you.”
In the season nine premiere, the body of Cynthia McLuen, a vibrant young mother, is found frozen solid in a deserted cemetery. An exhaustive investigation fails to produce any viable suspects, and the case goes cold for three years. When Kenda reopens the investigation, he quickly uncovers new evidence suggesting that Cynthia might not be the suspect’s only victim. In the pattern of violence, Kenda recognizes the sinister hallmark of a serial killer. “Cynthia” will premiere on Investigation Discovery on Wednesday, August 28 at 9/8c, and will have a pre-premiere on IDGO released a week before the linear premiere, beginning August 21.
Leading up to and throughout the final season, fans can follow along for behind the scenes content, special Kenda callouts, and fan giveaways by following #HomicideHunter across Investigation Discovery’s social platforms at Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Clips and personal Kenda updates will be shared on the Homicide Hunter fan page and Lt. Joe Kenda’s Twitter, while an exclusive interview with Lt. Kenda will be featured in the Crime Obsession Facebook Group.”
What do you think? Have you seen Homicide Hunter? Will you watch the final season?
I have always enjoyed true stories and that’s why I like this show. Joe Kenda is a very interesting person to listen to. Joe Kenda would be a Great Teacher! Good Luck to Joe Kenda in the future.
Lt. Joe Kenda on Homicide Hunter, has taught me, revealed and amazes me at the potential evil nature some humans are capable of displaying. It hasn’t just been entertainment, but educational.
Thank you, Joe
I’m from CONNELLSVILLE, PA & I know Joe is from PA also. However, that is not my primary reason for the respect & admiration I have for Joe & Kathy. He is so calm, cool & direct discussing his cases…you just can’t help loving him & his dedication to law enforcement. Yes, I cried when he announced his final season. But you know what?! Even that commercial was done “Joe style”. I respect his integrity & wish him a beautiful ‘postponed’ retirement, but most of all: “Thank you Joe for sharing your career, your life, your integrity, cool personal style… Read more »
Iam so sad to see Lt Joe leave because I loved his show so much but sure wish the best for him.
I’m sad about the end of HOMICIDE HUNTER. I watched every single program! I will miss his humor and the way he went about solving crimes!
Yes, I will watch the 9th season, and lament that it’s the final season! I understand that Joe needs to retire; he will be missed. What will the actor who plays young Joe Kenda do?
Joe Kenda, thanks to him and others, the most superb crime series we have ever seen. Realistic, acting is great, not over dramatized.
We enjoyed the Kenda docuseries over the years that we named our “rescue” Lhasa terrier
“KENDA” and most know the origination of the name! Hope there are re-runs…will watch those too!
this is one of the best shows on tv. Please take a toll vote on it before discontinued. An avid watcher of Kenda.
Been a great series. Will Joe Kenda be doing any other projects?
I would like to see Lt. Kenda continue, perhaps on another series as an adviser to the directors. I really like the way he presents the investigations. Great balance of investigative technique, feelings and thoughts of the investigators, and insights into the lives of the victims and witnesses.
Joe is a very good story teller.
WHY is this show being cancelled??? This is one of the reasons I started watching ID? I love LT. Kenda. Every time good shows are on, they are cancelled. I still miss Nancy Grace Bring back Homicide Hunter please
Me too…one of my favorites
Didn’t get canceled. Joe chose to leave after 5 years. I too will miss the series.
I love you Joe, but what’s going to happen to fine young Joe?
Why why why. This is my favorite show. I LOVE Kenda
Why. Why. Why. I LOVE this show. My favorite show on tv