Ep 4. Radio Silence

In season 2 of American Detective With Lt. Joe Kenda, the retired police lieutenant continues to use his expertise and experience to solve some of the most challenging cases in American history. In episode 4, titled "Radio Silence," Lt. Kenda is called to investigate a case that involves a missing father and his two children.

The episode begins with Lt. Kenda receiving a call from dispatch about a missing family. The father, James, and his two children, ages 5 and 9, have been missing for over 24 hours. The only clue the police have is that James recently changed his phone number and had not informed anyone of his new one. Lt. Kenda and his team start their investigation by tracing James' old phone number to see if they can find any leads.

While investigating the case, Lt. Kenda discovers that James was having financial difficulties and had recently lost his job. He had also been going through a messy divorce and was fighting for custody of his children. The police speculate that his disappearance might have something to do with his personal problems.

As Lt. Kenda delves deeper into the case, he learns that James was an amateur radio operator, and he had a group of radio friends who he regularly communicated with. Lt. Kenda decides to reach out to James' radio friends to see if they have any information about his whereabouts.

One of James' radio friends tells Lt. Kenda that James was planning on taking a road trip with his children during the weekend. He had not mentioned where they were going, but he had planned the trip for a long time. Lt. Kenda starts to focus his investigation on tracking James' car and ruling out possible destinations he could have gone to with his children.

As the investigation progresses, Lt. Kenda and his team follow up on leads and interview people who might have seen James or his children on the day of their disappearance. The police find footage of James' car at a gas station in a neighboring state, which leads them to believe that he might have gone on a camping trip with his children.

As the investigation gains traction, Lt. Kenda and his team start to fear for the safety of the children. They believe that James might have put his children in danger by taking them on a camping trip without proper planning or supplies. Lt. Kenda uses his years of experience in the police force and his intuition to piece the clues together and determine the whereabouts of James and his children.

American Detective With Lt. Joe Kenda is a gripping investigation series that showcases the determination and expertise of a seasoned police detective. In season 2 episode 4, "Radio Silence," Lt. Kenda works tirelessly to solve a case that involves missing children, financial struggles, and personal problems. The episode highlights the challenges of police investigations and the importance of using all available resources to bring criminals to justice.