Ep 5. Tale of Two Knives

Lt. Joe Kenda is back in the fifth episode of American Detective With Lt. Joe Kenda season 1. In this episode titled "Tale of Two Knives," Kenda recounts his investigation into a shocking murder that took place in Colorado Springs in 1989.

The episode begins with Kenda setting the scene for the crime - a beautiful young woman named Dianne Hood was found brutally murdered in her own home, stabbed over twenty times. The police were called to the scene by a concerned neighbor who had noticed that Hood's car had been left running in her driveway all night.

Kenda wastes no time in delving into the case, and soon discovers that Dianne Hood was a successful businesswoman and a devoted mother to her two children. Friends and family members describe her as a kind and compassionate person who went out of her way to help those in need.

As Kenda begins to piece together the evidence, he finds himself confronted with a baffling mystery. There are no signs of forced entry into Dianne Hood's home, and there is no evidence to suggest that she was involved in any kind of altercation with an intruder.

Despite this, Kenda's investigation soon hits a major breakthrough when he discovers that there were two different knives used in the murder. This revelation prompts him to turn his attention to John Anthony Vasquez, a local drug dealer who had been seen in Dianne Hood's neighborhood around the time of her murder.

Kenda is able to track down Vasquez and bring him in for questioning, and it quickly becomes clear that he is hiding something. After a tense interview, Vasquez finally admits to being involved in the murder - but insists that he did not act alone.

With Vasquez's confession in hand, Kenda is able to piece together the events that led to Dianne Hood's death. It's a complex and disturbing tale of jealousy, revenge, and greed, and one that Kenda describes as one of the most shocking cases he has ever worked on.

Through interviews with key witnesses and reenactments of the crime, Kenda is able to paint a vivid picture of the events that led up to the murder, and in doing so he provides a powerful insight into the mind of a killer.

As always, Kenda brings his unique blend of humor, compassion, and dogged determination to the case, and his skill as an investigator shines through as he uncovers the truth behind one of Colorado Springs' most notorious crimes. With "Tale of Two Knives," American Detective With Lt. Joe Kenda once again proves that it is one of the most compelling and thought-provoking true crime series on television today.