Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda - Season 9
Season 9
Episodes
Cynthia
The naked body of a vibrant young mother is found frozen solid in a deserted cemetery. When all leads dry up, the case runs cold. But years later, Kenda reopens the investigation and recognizes the sinister hallmark of a serial killer.
Lock the Door
Soon after the lifeless body of Charlie Tuttle is discovered behind a locked bedroom door, his death is ruled a suicide; six months later, Lt. Joe Kenda receives an unprompted confession that propels the case in a whole new direction.
Confession
After a husband and wife are viciously attacked in their own home, Kenda is on the hunt for a troubled teen whose appetite for violence knows no bounds. Then an unprecedented discovery spurs police to open up a century old murder investigation.
Trigger
A sharp-dressed pedestrian is shot in the back for unknown reasons. Chasing a promising lead, Kenda realizes he's barking up the wrong tree. Then when an impromptu argument turns fatal, a suspect's guilt boils down to his skill with deadly weapons.
Rest in Peace
When an Air Force veteran dies unexpectedly, Kenda and his team must determine if it was a tragic accident or premeditated murder. But before long, they discover that their clean-cut victim had a secret life.
Down for the Count
Hikers stumble onto the brutalized corpse of amateur boxer Johnnie Wilson, hidden beneath a pile of branches. Plagued by false starts and blind alleys, the case finally gains traction when investigators get their hands dirty.
Standoff
An unhinged divorcee with a score to settle initiates an armed standoff from the cramped confines of his trailer park. Then a disabled man is killed on the job, but Kenda's case hits a roadblock when forensic evidence is scrubbed from the scene.
Collision Course
Two best friends are gunned down on a dark residential street. When a string of disappointments threaten to derail the case, Kenda enlists the help of an old acquaintance.
Lady in Red
A woman in red drops a dying man off at a firehouse and then vanishes. Police soon learn the victim is a contractor with a troubled personal life, but identifying the mystery woman is the hurdle they must overcome in order to bring him justice.
Cradle to the Grave
When a frantic 9-1-1 call reports an infant stopped breathing, Kenda and Walker must see if the daycare is to blame or the parents themselves. Then, Kenda works an execution-style shooting and is shocked to learn the victim is a kindly grandmother.
Last Fare
A young man is found dead behind the wheel of his taxi. With robbery seeming unlikely, Kenda and Gaenzle wonder if this was personal. Could this stem from a dispute at his other job as a radio DJ? A failing marriage? The possibilities seem endless.
The Highway
One is dead and two are in critical condition, and it's up to Kenda and Barry to find out why a gun battle occurred in a quaint family home. Then, a woman is found beaten, strangled, and stabbed on the roadside. Who could be capable of such violence?
To The Death
When two young men are found shot in an apartment hallway, Kenda must rely on his inner lie detector to figure out which victim was no victim at all. Then, police investigate a murder in broad daylight and nearly get killed themselves.
Winter's Bone
High in the mountains above Colorado Springs, a woman's frozen body is found along a switchback road. Before investigators can determine who's responsible for her death, they'll need to figure out what brought her here in the first place.
No Good Deed
After a man is brutally gunned down in the middle of the street, Kenda must piece together a puzzle of conflicting stories and dead ends. Then, a bloody body is discovered in a popular mall and Kenda must make sense of the gruesome and mysterious scene.
Fall from Grace
Hikers come across the nude body of a man who has been bound and beaten to death; when the victim's checkered past comes to light, Joe Kenda must wade through a laundry list of potential suspects to find his killer.
Blood Relative
After a father is found shot in front of his home, Kenda uncovers a vengeful motive behind a deadly family feud. Then, a church of God turns into a house of horrors as officers face a life-or-death decision when confronted by a knife-wielding psychopath.
Animal Nature
When a young woman is found mysteriously slaughtered on the steps of a trailer, Kenda and the homicide team must track down the vile perpetrators responsible for a horrifying string of cold-blooded murders.
12 Years a Fugitive
When a beloved grandmother is found stabbed to death in her own home, Kenda must turn to a tight-knit community still grieving from the tragic loss. After 12 years of searching, they finally uncover the fiendish plot to exploit the helpless victim.
The End
On the final episode of Homicide Hunter, Kenda faces his most difficult case yet: the slaying of a young boy. After confronting his own demons brought forth by the tragic case, the detective makes the most consequential decision of his career.
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