Meet and Greet Detective Joe Kenda

Joe Kenda is one of the nicest people you will ever meet – that is when he isn’t hunting down killers and murderers and ensuring those responsible remain behind bars. A retired detective lieutenant with over 23 years’ experience pursuing murderers he solved 387 cases with an impressive 92% closure rate over his 23 years as an investigator and now hosts Homicide Hunter on Investigation Discovery (ID), watched in over 180 countries around the globe; additionally American Detective with Joe Kenda can be streamed on ID+ for further investigations!

Kenda presents viewers with cold cases that have not yet been solved and works together with local detectives to apprehend any criminals responsible. He provides viewers with his trademark blend of wisdom and sagacity that viewers find captivating; moving between case details and overarching patterns from his career experience – catharsis as well as breakthrough! Fans hold their breath with every clue or breakthrough!

As Kenda recounts the tale of his career, he also touches upon its impact on his personal life and family ties. His wife and children have had to adjust to an unpredictable work schedule that keeps them guessing; some difficult aspects of their lives were revealed during this episode. Kenda also discusses mental health concerns when grieving the loss of Mark Dabling as part of this discussion.

Lt. Joe Kenda finds himself at his most difficult case yet following the murder of a 13-year-old boy. Amid grief associated with this tragic case, Lt. Kenda must confront his inner demons and make one of the most consequential decisions of his career.

Joe Kenda stars in American Detective with Joe Kenner, streaming on Discovery+. In it he trades his case files to present thrilling investigations from across the nation to viewers. Kenda often leverages advances in DNA technology and investigatory work to finally solve his own cold cases from his career, providing a great complement piece to Homicide Hunter on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on Investigation Discovery. Visit Discovery+ to access this show and watch episodes online, at an affordable monthly subscription cost of $4.99 with ads or $6.99 without. Discovery+ features content from all four Discovery networks including Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV and Food Network and has iOS and Android applications for easy use.