Cops and Writers Podcast
Cops and Writers is a podcast hosted by retired police sergeant and author, Patrick O'Donnell. The podcast provides valuable insights and humor for crime writers who want to create accurate and believable police stories. O'Donnell conducts in-depth interviews with members of law enforcement and civilian experts, discussing police procedures and culture. He also interviews crime fiction writers and writers from different genres, discussing what works in the ever-changing landscape of book sales and publishing. The podcast offers candid stories told with cop humor and technical details about the world of law enforcement.
Cops and Writers Podcast
179 Lt. Joe 'Homicide Hunter' Kenda! Donnybrooks to Bestselling Books and Popular T.V. Series (Part One)
First things first. I have to thank Sgt. Steve Gould from the Things Police See Podcast for introducing me to today’s special guest.
Today I have a special treat for you, my wonderful listeners. Welcome, and thank you for joining me for part one of my two-part interview with Bestselling Author, Television Personality, and retired Homicide Detective Lieutenant Joe Kenda.
Joseph Patrick Kenda is a retired Colorado Springs Police Department detective lieutenant who was involved in 387 homicide cases over a 23-year career. He solved 356 cases, a closure rate of 92%. He was featured on the Investigation Discovery television show Homicide Hunter, where he recounted stories of cases he solved. Kenda hosts the Discovery+ show, American Detective With Lt. Joe Kenda. Lt. Kenda is also a bestselling author with four books under his gun belt.
Please enjoy part one of my interview with the good lieutenant.
In today’s episode we discuss:
· How Lt. Kenda almost delivered a baby in a tank.
· Lt. Kenda’s beginnings into law enforcement and how he was chosen for the homicide unit.
· Knowing what he knows now, what advise he would give rookie cop Joe Kenda.
· His surprising beginnings as a rookie cop and the ‘training’ he received.
· Using a hand grenade for crowd control.
· The personal toll of investigating 400 homicides and attending 500 autopsies.
· Lt. Kenda’s secrets to a happy marriage.
· Being the voice for the victims with no voice.
· Attending parole hearings for those he put away for life.
· Illegal drugs and their relationship to homicide and other violent crimes.
All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.
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