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Homicide Hunter: American Detective (2021–present) — crime on Investigation Discovery
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About Homicide Hunter: American Detective
Homicide Hunter: American Detective is currently airing on Investigation Discovery; the next episode airs May 13, 2026.
This true-crime series, hosted by Lt. Joe Kenda, first premiered on January 4, 2021. It features detailed recountings of real criminal cases from across the United States, with Lt. Kenda guiding viewers through the complex and often disturbing details of each investigation. The show is part of the crime genre and has aired multiple seasons, with the most recent season starting in April 2026.
Homicide Hunter: American Detective was a series that focused on real-life murder cases, showcasing the investigative process and the challenges faced by law enforcement. Lt. Kenda, known for his experience and straightforward approach, provided insights into each case, making it a compelling watch for those interested in true crime stories. The show has a runtime of approximately 57 minutes per episode. It has a rating of 5.6 on TVMaze, reflecting viewer opinions. The cast is led solely by Joe Kenda, who serves as the host and narrator.
Homicide Hunter: American Detective episode schedule
1 upcoming · 47 aired . Next episode: June 3, 2026.
Upcoming · 1
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | S6·E8 | Wolf in the Shadows |
Aired · 47
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | S6·E7 | Catfished To Kill |
| May 20, 2026 | S6·E6 | Puppet Master |
| May 13, 2026 | S6·E5 | The Curse |
| May 6, 2026 | S6·E4 | First To Die |
| April 29, 2026 | S6·E3 | To Kidnap a Prince |
| April 22, 2026 | S6·E2 | The Desert City Murders |
| April 15, 2026 | S6·E1 | Man's Best Friend |
| May 20, 2025 | S5·E8 | Twelve Hours of Terror |
| May 13, 2025 | S5·E7 | .44 Magnum |
| May 6, 2025 | S5·E6 | The Line Goes Dead |
| April 29, 2025 | S5·E5 | Valentine's Day Murder |
| April 22, 2025 | S5·E4 | A Letter From Hell |
| April 15, 2025 | S5·E3 | Barn of Horrors |
| April 8, 2025 | S5·E2 | Mr. Nobody |
| April 1, 2025 | S5·E1 | The Colonial Parkway Murders |
| July 31, 2024 | S4·E10 | Wayward Son |
| July 24, 2024 | S4·E9 | The Highway Hunter |
| July 17, 2024 | S4·E8 | The Barrel |
| July 10, 2024 | S4·E7 | Six Pounds of Pressure |
| July 3, 2024 | S4·E6 | Torso |
| June 26, 2024 | S4·E5 | The Rose Tattoo |
| June 19, 2024 | S4·E4 | Candy |
| June 12, 2024 | S4·E3 | Crimson Snow |
| June 5, 2024 | S4·E2 | Mr. Innocent |
| May 29, 2024 | S4·E1 | It Begins With One |
| August 10, 2022 | S3·E6 | One Drop |
| August 3, 2022 | S3·E5 | Blood Bath |
| July 27, 2022 | S3·E4 | Murder Capitol |
| July 20, 2022 | S3·E3 | Mr. X |
| July 13, 2022 | S3·E2 | Lothario |
Show 17 earlier episodes
| July 6, 2022 | S3·E1 | Body Parts |
| February 23, 2022 | S2·E6 | Death Roll |
| February 16, 2022 | S2·E5 | Drugstore Cowboy |
| February 9, 2022 | S2·E4 | Radio Silence |
| February 2, 2022 | S2·E3 | Run the Wickets |
| January 26, 2022 | S2·E2 | The Creek |
| January 26, 2022 | S2·E1 | Prodigal Son |
| February 24, 2021 | S1·E10 | Lights Out |
| February 17, 2021 | S1·E9 | Black Water |
| February 10, 2021 | S1·E8 | What She Saw |
| February 3, 2021 | S1·E7 | A Face with No Name |
| January 27, 2021 | S1·E6 | Goodbye Horses |
| January 20, 2021 | S1·E5 | Tale of Two Knives |
| January 13, 2021 | S1·E4 | From the Deep |
| January 4, 2021 | S1·E3 | Fourteen Stories Down |
| January 4, 2021 | S1·E2 | "Murder, Murder, Murder" |
| January 4, 2021 | S1·E1 | Hazard Lights |
