Ep 17. Blood Relative

Detective Lieutenant Joe Kenda is back to investigate a gruesome crime in the outskirts of Colorado Springs in Homicide Hunter season 9 episode 17 titled "Blood Relative." The episode begins with Kenda receiving a call about a possible murder that has taken place in a remote location.

As Kenda arrives on the scene, he finds a young woman's body in a ditch. The victim has been shot at close range and her face has been disfigured with acid. Kenda immediately starts gathering evidence, and the investigation leads him to the victim's family.

Kenda discovers that the victim, Jennifer, was disowned by her wealthy family years ago for marrying a man they didn't approve of. Jennifer's husband, Keith, is the prime suspect, but Kenda soon finds out that the case isn't as simple as it seems.

The investigation takes Kenda to the victim's family estate where he meets Jennifer's father, who is a retired judge, and her brother, who is a wealthy businessman. Kenda begins to peel back the layers of the family's secrets and realizes that everyone has something to hide.

Kenda discovers that there was a long-standing dispute between Jennifer's father and her husband regarding the family's wealth. He also learns that Keith had a history of fraud and embezzlement.

As Kenda digs deeper, he uncovers a family dynamic that is fraught with manipulation, deceit, and greed. But just when Kenda thinks he has the killer in his sights, new evidence emerges that takes the investigation in a completely different direction.

The episode takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride of twists and turns as Kenda and his team race against time to solve the case before the killer strikes again. The tension builds as Kenda confronts each suspect and unravels their web of lies.

Throughout the episode, viewers get a glimpse of Kenda's unique investigative style and his ability to connect with victims and their families. His dry humor and straight-talking approach provide a welcome respite from the darkness of the crime at hand.

As the episode comes to a close, Kenda finally uncovers the truth behind Jennifer's murder and brings the killer to justice. "Blood Relative" is a gripping and emotional episode that serves as a reminder of the real-life horrors that exist in our world, and the dedicated law enforcement officials who work tirelessly to bring justice to the victims and their families.