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Killer Triggers
by Joe Kenda
Growing up in Colorado Springs, neigh being a native, I was aware off and on, of the cases that Joe Kenda writes about in Killer Triggers. But the enigmatic detective was only on my radar when ID network came to be, and the Kenda Homicide Hunter TV show began airing. Also being a fan if his TV show I was eager to read a straight up book by him.
I found every story to be written exactly in the matter-of-fact way he presents on the show. I enjoyed his first hand take on witness interviews and with every case tried to recall if I had any memories the media reports. I could hear his voice in my head the entire time. I would imagine this in audio format would be great, but the tone of the storytelling is just as in the TV show
His inner thoughts, the musings he contemplated while investigating the multitude of scenes he managed. He's very aware of his detectives and holds them to high standards. It's clear he's recounting investigative notes or perhaps he maintained a journal as the details are unscrupulous. He explains procedures and training (delivering bad news) and sometimes the lack of, the resources available for investigating, etc.
The range of cases he presents made me aware that the making detective grade is more about the person, on the whole, and for Kenda, the reason he's gone on to success in TV. I first learned of his celebrity status years ago while participating in the Marriott happy hour in Houston. I traveled there for work and in a moment of sharing a table with strangers and discussing where we were all from. When I mentioned my hometown as Colorado Springs, the entire table lit up with questions and comments about Joe Kenda and if I was aware of him (yes, I was). They immediately shared that they had been a Kenda cruise. Essentially, a group of fans paid for the honor to hang out with him and bask in his storytelling. He mentions in the book which I really enjoyed his perspective on what his celebrity status means to his family.
For Kenda fans, this is a must read. If you’re not aware of him, this is a great recount of true-crime in a medium size city and will make you a fan of Kenda and his TV shows.
I found every story to be written exactly in the matter-of-fact way he presents on the show. I enjoyed his first hand take on witness interviews and with every case tried to recall if I had any memories the media reports. I could hear his voice in my head the entire time. I would imagine this in audio format would be great, but the tone of the storytelling is just as in the TV show
His inner thoughts, the musings he contemplated while investigating the multitude of scenes he managed. He's very aware of his detectives and holds them to high standards. It's clear he's recounting investigative notes or perhaps he maintained a journal as the details are unscrupulous. He explains procedures and training (delivering bad news) and sometimes the lack of, the resources available for investigating, etc.
The range of cases he presents made me aware that the making detective grade is more about the person, on the whole, and for Kenda, the reason he's gone on to success in TV. I first learned of his celebrity status years ago while participating in the Marriott happy hour in Houston. I traveled there for work and in a moment of sharing a table with strangers and discussing where we were all from. When I mentioned my hometown as Colorado Springs, the entire table lit up with questions and comments about Joe Kenda and if I was aware of him (yes, I was). They immediately shared that they had been a Kenda cruise. Essentially, a group of fans paid for the honor to hang out with him and bask in his storytelling. He mentions in the book which I really enjoyed his perspective on what his celebrity status means to his family.
For Kenda fans, this is a must read. If you’re not aware of him, this is a great recount of true-crime in a medium size city and will make you a fan of Kenda and his TV shows.