Podcasts about Colorado Springs Police Department

Get To Know Real Police, The Homicide Hunter. Special Episode. For fans of true crime, few names are as synonymous with justice as Joe Kenda. Known to millions as “The Homicide Hunter”, Kenda is a retired police detective lieutenant who solved 356 of the 387 homicide cases he worked during a 23-year career with the Colorado Springs Police Department, a staggering 92% closure rate. But for Kenda, the numbers are only part of the story. In an interview on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, he opened up about the emotional toll of hunting killers, his unexpected rise to television fame, and his compelling book, Killer Triggers. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Medium and most all social media platforms. “If you kill someone in my city, I will find you,” Kenda once declared, a phrase that became the chilling mantra behind his Investigation Discovery (ID Channel) hit series Homicide Hunter. The show, which ran for nine seasons, became a staple in the world of true crime television, captivating viewers with its gripping real-life investigations and Kenda's unmistakably calm, resolute narration. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. The TV series Homicide Hunter offered more than just entertainment, it provided a window into the psyche of a seasoned detective who never lost sight of the human cost of murder. “I don't want to tell these stories. I need to,” Kenda said, reflecting on the unresolved trauma from his years on the force. As he reopened his “Murder Books”, the folders containing all the details of the cases he solved, he also reopened long-suppressed memories, and in doing so, offered audiences a rare, raw look at what it really means to live in the mind of a homicide detective. Get To Know Real Police, The Homicide Hunter. His book, Killer Triggers, goes even deeper. “This book offers my memories of homicide cases that I investigated or oversaw,” Kenda explains. Each chapter explores the psychological trigger behind a killing, whether rage, fear, revenge, money, lust, or sheer madness. “I chose this theme because even though the ‘why' of a murder case isn't always essential to solving it, it can sometimes lead us straight to the killer.” He adds that even after solving a case, the question of motive lingers. “The why still intrigues us, it disrupts our dreams, maybe because we all fear the demons that lie within our own psyche.” Look for supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium, Blogspot and Linkedin. Born in Herminie, Pennsylvania, Kenda's journey into law enforcement began in an unlikely place: the Pittsburgh Zoo. A childhood encounter there sparked an early fascination with criminal behavior. After earning a degree in political science from the University of Pittsburgh and a master's in international relations from Ohio State University, Kenda considered a career in intelligence before ultimately joining the Colorado Springs Police Department in 1973. Kenda rose through the ranks quickly. By 1977, he was a detective solving cases other officers had deemed unsolvable. His instincts, sharp eye for human behavior, and relentless pursuit of the truth earned him a reputation that eventually led to a new chapter, one in front of the camera. Get To Know Real Police, The Homicide Hunter. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. His unexpected entrance into the world of television came long after his retirement. “I never thought I'd be on TV,” he admits. But after being approached by producers, Kenda agreed to share his stories, and Homicide Hunter was born. Now, in addition to that flagship show, he also hosts American Detective with Lt. Joe Kenda on Discovery+, continuing to bring real police work to television audiences across the globe. Off-screen, connect with him through our social media including Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn, and during the interview on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. You can listen to his stories and interview on our website for free in addition to platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and other major podcast platforms. Despite the fame, Kenda remains deeply grounded. He speaks openly about the impact his career had on his family, especially his wife, Mary Kathleen Mohler, whom he married in 1967. “You can't see what I've seen and not come away changed,” he says. “But I tried to leave it at the door. Not always successfully.” Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Medium and most all social media platforms. With decades of cases behind him, a bestselling book in stores, a loyal following across TV and podcasts, and a reputation as one of the most effective detectives in modern law enforcement history, Joe Kenda has become much more than just a name on a screen. He's a storyteller, a protector, and perhaps most importantly, a reminder that justice, though often elusive, is always worth pursuing. Get To Know Real Police, The Homicide Hunter. The interview is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast website, also available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcast outlets. Follow Joe Kenda's Journey:

The Gospel Manifesto in the Book of Romans, Pt. 3 The Grace of God in the Gospel, Romans 3:21-5:21 By Louie Marsh, 5-11-2025   Intro: 9 slides about silly laws – last one cactus.   1) I'm made right with God BY FAITH not the law.     21  But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22  the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23  for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24  and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25  whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26  It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. Romans 3:21-26 (ESV)   2) I can MODEL my life after Abraham.     1  What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? 2  For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3  For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” 4  Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. 5  And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness, Romans 4:1-5 (ESV)   · Why does Paul keep repeating this?   13  For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness of faith…16  That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring—not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all, Romans 4:13, 16(ESV)   3) Some results of being justified by faith:   1  Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2  Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3  Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, Romans 5:1-3a (ESV)   ·  PEACE with God   A Colorado man who has been “fighting with his computer for the last several months” finally had had enough. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, officers responding last night to a 911 call about shots fired discovered that a “fed up” Lucas Hinch took his computer into a back alley and “fired 8 shots into the computer with a handgun, effectively disabling it.” Hinch, 38, was cited for discharging a firearm within city limits, according to a police blotter entry that includes the summary description “Man Kills His Computer.” When asked about the shooting, Hinch told TSG, “I just had it,” adding that he tired of the balky computer's “blue screen of death.” Hinch said that he whacked the computer with a 9mm Hi-Point pistol recently purchased from a Craigslist seller. The gun was seized by police, who left the computer behind. The late Dell XPS 410 model is survived by a monitor, a keyboard and a mouse. ·  LIVING by grace   · Joy in the HOPE of God's glory.   4) By faith I can walk the PATHWAY OF GROWTH.   3 knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4  and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5  and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Romans 5:3b-5 (ESV)   · I have a REASON to rejoice in suffering   3 knowing that… Romans 5:3b (ESV)   · Suffering produces cheerful ENDURANCE   suffering produces endurance, Romans 5:3c (ESV)   · Cheerful endurance produces PROOF of character   4  and endurance produces character, Romans 5:4a (ESV)   · Character produces biblical HOPE   character produces hope Romans 5:4b (ESV)   · Biblical hope doesn't fail because the Holy Spirit POURS God's love into me.   5  and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Romans 5:5 (ESV)   5) Where sin exists God's Grace will OVERFLOW to me.   20  Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, 21  so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through righteousness leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:20-21 (ESV)

 The Colorado Springs Police Department says two trucks were involved in a hit-and-run on Wednesday. CSP says both drivers hit 76-year-old Charlene McAlister, who died at the scene. A day later on Thursday, Colorado State Patrol (CSP) said the first driver involved in the accident came forward to investigators.

 The Colorado Springs Police Department says two trucks were involved in a hit-and-run on Wednesday. CSP says both drivers hit 76-year-old Charlene McAlister, who died at the scene. A day later on Thursday, Colorado State Patrol (CSP) said the first driver involved in the accident came forward to investigators.

The Colorado Springs Police Department is using technology to be even more efficient when it comes to keeping our community safe. Hear about a new program that teams police up with community members to fight crime. The police department's Real Time Crime Center uses camera footage from residents and businesses, along with drones to help solve crimes. Find out how we can come Together COS! 

Ira and Shannon discuss what's going on in the community with the Colorado Springs Police Department.

Ira and Shannon discuss what's going on in the community with the Colorado Springs Police Department.

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back everyone and thank you for joining me for the conclusion of my 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 the conclusion of my interview with this crime-fighting legend, Lt. Joe Kenda.In today's episode we discuss:·      Crime reduction strategies that work.·      A community meeting that turned into a Donnybrook with a woman using her high heels as deadly weapons.·      Going to a victim's funeral.·      When Joe knew it was time to retire from police work.·      Joe's second career in television and book writing.·      Best advice for someone thinking about starting a career in law enforcement.·      “They all count, or none of them count.”All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website. The Breakfast Jury by Ken Humphrey. Pick it up today at http://kenhumphrey.comThe Nerd InformerOur podacast will talk about aliens, alien abduction, mythical...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.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.Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website. The Breakfast Jury by Ken Humphrey. Pick it up today at http://kenhumphrey.comSupport the Show.

Ira Cronin, Public Relations Manager with the Colorado Springs Police Department, talks about the new gun storage law, safety at Memorial Park and more.

Ira Cronin, Public Relations Manager with the Colorado Springs Police Department, talks about the new gun storage law, safety at Memorial Park and more.

Ira Cronin with the Colorado Springs Police Department talks about training new officers.

Ira Cronin with the Colorado Springs Police Department talks about training new officers.

Today marks our final episode dedicated to National Child Abuse Prevention Month! This week's interview with Colorado Springs Police Department's Lieutenant Shannon Snuggs was recorded on April 23, 2024. In this episode we talk about the Special Victims Section of the department and the responsibility they have within the community. Beyond the Dais aims to bring you stories about people making a difference in El Paso County, Colorado. If you are interested in more of these stories, including those about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast. To view a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.

The Colorado Springs Police Department says that on Saturday, a man robbed a postal worker near Teal Ct. and Mallard Dr. 

The Colorado Springs Police Department says that on Saturday, a man robbed a postal worker near Teal Ct. and Mallard Dr. 

     OPEN.  COLD.  NO ANSWERS.  There is something unsettling when you open a case file and the first thing our eyes go to is usually these two things: the date of the crime and the status.  Seeing a case remain OPEN is one of the most difficult crimes to unfold.  A story cannot always be told in a linear fashion from beginning to end but more in fragments.  It leaves something to be wanted... We live in a world seeking instant gratification and opting for the cases that leave us satisfied...But the ache of a lost one still echoes for those who really remember... the unsolved.  I want you to not listen idly by.  I want our listeners to hear this story because there is a chance... that someone, somewhere holds the fragments to make this story... whole.  Welcome to Episode 39: A Peculiar Case: The Murder of Cassandra Rundle. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the Colorado Springs Police Department.If you have information regarding this crime, please contact Detective Rick Gysin, 719-444-7500.Sources:Few left to remember horrific Valentine's Day killings | News | gazette.comRundle, Cassandra | FOHVAMP (unresolvedhomicides.org)Cassandra Susan “Cassie” Rundle (1947-1985) - Find a Grave MemorialDetrick D. Sturm (1972-1985) - Find a Grave MemorialMelanie R. Sturm (1974-1985) - Find a Grave MemorialColorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail: Cassandra RundleSupport the show

The University of Colorado, Colorado Springs was placed on lockdown earlier in the morning According to the Colorado Springs Police Department , two people were found dead in a dorm room on the UCCS campus Friday morning.

The University of Colorado, Colorado Springs was placed on lockdown earlier in the morning According to the Colorado Springs Police Department , two people were found dead in a dorm room on the UCCS campus Friday morning.

Today we talk about a Valentine's Day murder of a mother and her children which is sometimes referred to as the “Lonely Hearts Murders”.On February 14, 1985 Cassandra Rundle and her two children were found brutally murdered in their Colorado Springs home. In the months before her death, Cassandra had taken out personal ads in a local newspaper. She received more than 80 responses and made contact with several men, but no evidence could be found to link any of them to the murders. Years later Police looked at a former soldier named Philip E. Wilkinson, who is currently  sitting on death row  in North Carolina for the 1992 triple slaying of a mother and her two children. Even though that crime had so many similarities to the Rundle murders, 39 years later the murders of Cassandra and her children remain unsolved.If you have any information about this case, please contact the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 444-7000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).Sources: https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/casedetail.html?id=385 https://www.fox21news.com/news/local/valentines-day-triple-murder-still-unsolved-35-years-later/ https://web.archive.org/web/20160322164426/http://gazette.com/few-left-to-remember-horrific-valentines-day-killings/article/133323 https://web.archive.org/web/20100307083729/http://blogs.denverpost.com/coldcases/2010/02/21/family-of-3-beaten-with-hockey-stick-strangled/ Support the showThanks for listening! Subscribe here: For Bonus Friday Episodes! (You'll also get a shout out on the show, a handwritten thank you from your ladies, and 20% off our merch! Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

*)Israeli 'massacre' on Christmas Eve at refugee camp kills 70 An Israeli air strike on Al Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza has killed at least 70 people, a spokesman for the health ministry in the enclave said. Ashraf Al Qudra said what was happening at the Maghazi camp was a "massacre" that was committed on a crowded residential block. He added that the death toll is likely to climb, given the large number of families residing there. *) Gunfire erupts at a Colorado mall on Christmas Eve. One man is dead and 3 people are hurt A man was fatally shot and three people were hurt as gunfire rang out at a shopping centre in Colorado on Christmas Eve, police said. A fight broke out between two groups of people on Sunday afternoon at the Citadel Mall in Colorado Springs and officers received a report of gunshots and responded, the Colorado Springs Police Department said. Colorado Springs is about 114 kilometres south of Denver. *) Serbian opposition supporters try to break into Belgrade assembly Hundreds of residents of Serbia's capital tried to break into the Belgrade City Assembly building as they gathered to protest the results of snap general and local elections that took place last weekend. The protest rally was organised by the Serbia Against Violence (SPN) coalition, which said the elections were marred by irregularities. A police officer appeared at the entrance to the assembly and warned SPN leaders and the crowd that forced entry is a “criminal offence.” *) Maersk to resume operations in Red Sea Danish shipping giant Maersk announced that it will resume operations in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden after a multinational security initiative deployed its forces against Houthi attacks. Yemen's Houthi rebel group has significantly stepped up its involvement in the war in Gaza. The group has warned that it will attack all Israel-bound ships in the Red Sea, one of the world's most frequently used sea routes for oil and fuel shipments, in a bid to support Palestinians. The world's largest container companies suspended their operations in the region last week. And finally… *)Australia skipper Cummins backs Khawaja on Gaza views Australia captain Pat Cummins threw his support behind star opener Usman Khawaja Monday, saying his bid to bring attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was "not offensive". Khawaja has been denied permission by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to have a sticker showing a black dove holding an olive branch on his bat and shoes during the second Test against Pakistan. The 36-year-old was stopped from wearing shoes emblazoned with the hand-written slogans "Freedom is a human right" and "All lives are equal" during the first Test in Perth. The ICC said they flouted its rules on messages that relate to politics, religion or race.

On today's 151st episode of The Thriller Zone, I'm happy to welcome Joe Kenda, the original Homicide Hunter, for a return visit to our show.You see, last time we spoke, Joe was promoting his True Crime non-fiction book KILLER TRIGGERS. This time, Joe's back to talk about his thriller fiction debut, ALL IS NOT FORGIVEN.Joe 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%, and was featured on the Investigation Discovery television show Homicide Hunter, where he recounted stories of cases he solved. Joe is a terrific storyteller, as you'll hear, and has such a way with crafting a tale that you can't help but lean forward so you won't miss a word.In case you turned in to WATCH Joe and I chat, unfortunately you won't be able to see him handsome mug as we were experiencing some tech issues. Fortunately, he's got a tall stack of terrific tales so you're sure to enjoy.After the show, consider going to these fine stores to purchase your copy of ALL IS NOT FORGIVEN:Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or enjoy in audio form at Audible. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to VISIT our website, TheThrillerZone.com, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube.com/thethrillerzone channel. You can also follow us on X @thethrillerzone Cheers, David Temple Are you an author in search of a professional website? Look no further than Authorbytes.com. Get 3-months FREE using the Code: "ThrillerZone"

The need for a new Colorado Springs Police Department training academy is the main topic of this episode. The Chief provides background on the current academy and how it could improve. The Mayor shares his plans to do just that! He also talks about what he's hearing from residents, the progress on the goals he set for his first 100 days, and the fact that his youngest son wants to be a dinosaur when he grows up.  

Robert Tornabene, senior public communications supervisor for the Colorado Springs Police Department, discusses The PIO Podcast, where he interviews public information officers about how they do their jobs. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The ACLU has sued the City of Colorado Springs, members of the Colorado Springs Police Department, and the FBI, for aggressive overreach and repression during the Colorado Springs 2020 protest movement. We're joined this morning by the primary plaintiff in the lawsuit, Jacqueline Armendariz Unzueta, along with Tim Macdonald, the Legal Director of the ACLU of Colorado and the lead attorney for the lawsuit we're discussing today. We're also joined by Trevor Aaronson, a journalist and the author of The Terror Factory: Inside the FBI's Manufactured War on Terrorism. He is a contributing writer for The Intercept and the host of a podcast which documented the FBI's role in Colorado's 2020 protest movement called Alphabet Boys. — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post FBI Sued by ACLU for Overreach in 2020 Colorado Protests appeared first on KPFA.

We continue to look at the ACLU of Colorado's new lawsuit against the FBI, the Colorado Springs Police Department and local officers for illegally spying on a local activist and a community organizing hub in Colorado Springs. The lawsuit accuses the agencies of “unconstitutional and invasive search and seizure of the phones, computers, devices, and private chats of people and groups whose message the Colorado Springs Police Department dislikes.”

We continue to look at the ACLU of Colorado's new lawsuit against the FBI, the Colorado Springs Police Department and local officers for illegally spying on a local activist and a community organizing hub in Colorado Springs. The lawsuit accuses the agencies of “unconstitutional and invasive search and seizure of the phones, computers, devices, and private chats of people and groups whose message the Colorado Springs Police Department dislikes.”

It is good to be back. I had to take a break from the podcast so I could finish up edits on Ty Benhoff two. I also wanted to change some stuff around on the podcast so thank you for your patience. Getting right back into it though, tonight I'm talking to John Wesley Anderson about his new book Lou and Jon Benet, an outstanding story about Homicide Detective Lou Smit, and his quest to find Jon Benet Ramsey's killer. John Wesley Anderson, MBA, is a published author, storyteller, and TEDx speaker. He enjoyed a 30-year law enforcement career and was twice elected Sheriff for El Paso County, Colorado (1995-2003). Prior to serving as Sheriff, John was employed with the Colorado Springs Police Department and retired at the rank of sergeant (1972-1995). After being term-limited as Sheriff, in 2003, John went to work for the Lockheed Martin Corporation, where he focused on corporate and homeland security initiatives and advanced technology development. In 2012, he retired from the corporate world to launch a consulting company, JW Anderson & Associates, LTD., allowing him the freedom to pursue his passion for writing, history and the arts. Although John has traveled around the world, including several adventures on a catamaran sailing the Caribbean, three corporate security assignments into a combat zone on the Horn of Africa, and landing on an aircraft carrier at sea in the Pacific Ocean, he remains most fascinated by the rich history and art discovered in his own backyard in the American Southwest. John and a team comprised of retired detectives and the Smit family continue the hunt for Jon Benet's killer. Please consider donating to their GoFundMe at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/JonBenet-Lou-Smits-family-searches-for-justice. About Lou and Jon Benet. On Christmas Night 1996, six-year-old JonBenet Ramsey was murdered in her family's home in Boulder, Colorado. A ransom note was found in the home, but it was hours before her father, John, found her body in the basement. She had been strangled with a garrote and her skull was fractured. The media sensationalized the tragic death of the “child beauty queen” and public speculation and rumors ran rampant. What followed was one of the most notorious unsolved murder investigations in American history. Boulder police fixated on JonBenet's parents as suspects. Needing investigative help, the Boulder DA brought in legendary homicide detective Lou Smit. However, he was soon disenchanted with law enforcement's obsession with the Ramsey family as the primary suspects, excluding other possibilities. Smit resigned but continued to work on his own time, and at his own expense, determined to find justice for JonBenet. He determined the Ramsey family was not involved in her death but died in 2010 before he could identify the killer. Thousands of people attended his funeral service, including John Ramsey, and the detective's lifelong friend and colleague, John Anderson. Along with a handful of retired detectives, Anderson and Smit's family continue to pursue justice based on Smit's work. Now, for the first time in LOU AND JONBENET, Anderson tells the story of Smit's investigation and why the Smit family team now believes that the killer can be identified. To learn more about John and his writing check out his Meet the Author page on the WildBlue website. Don't forget to check out Blood Red Ivory on amazon or where ever books are sold. Ty Benhoff two coming soon. Thanks to Crush Limbo for the music. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatscriminaljs/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatscriminaljs/support

Christopher Abeyta was just seven months old when he disappeared from his crib on July 15, 1986. His family lived in a quiet neighborhood of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and were in the habit of leaving their doors unlocked. No one heard anyone come in and take Christopher that night, but by morning, he was gone. Panic immediately set in when no one could find the baby. They ran downstairs to find the front door left open. The investigation focused on the family for a long time, but in recent years, a person of interest has been identified. Even though detectives focused so much on the family, that didn't stop the Abeyta family from searching independently. One of Christopher's sisters, Denise, joined me for this episode.In this first part of the story, we discuss the first 23 years of the search for Christopher. If you have any information about the disappearance of Christopher Abeyta, please call 1-800-THE-LOST or the Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000.You can follow Christopher's case at findchristopher.com or https://www.facebook.com/findchristopher/.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christopher Abeyta was just seven months old when he disappeared from his crib in his Colorado Springs, CO, home on July 15, 1986. For over 30 years, his family has continued to search and fight for justice. In recent years, a person of interest was identified. In Part 2, you will hear about the legal battle between this person of interest and the Abeyta family. We will also discuss some other recent developments in the case.If you have any information about the disappearance of Christopher Abeyta, please call 1-800-The-Lost or the Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000.You can follow Christopher's case at findchristopher.com or https://www.facebook.com/findchristopher/.NCMEC video mentioned in the episode: Christopher Abeyta - A shocking disappearanceInside Edition video mentioned in the episode: Recovery of Missing ChildrenIf you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Bob and Co-host Kevin discuss a crime that some news media inaccurately said occured on a popular trail. Then, Bob talks about an incident in an open space that caused him to call 9-1-1 and what he feels was an unacceptable response from the Colorado Springs Police Department. Also: Bob has an upcoming wildflower photography class at the Garden of the Gods and Cheyenne Mountain State Park is looking for new trail ambassadors. Wildflower Photography workshop: https://bit.ly/3IJpqhp Trail Ambassador application: https://bit.ly/3oDGOgY Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://www.Wildwestendorf.com Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob  

Kevin Ballard was baptized at the age of 13 in November inn Nacoma Park, OK. Mr. Ballard entered into ministry in 1985 in Seiling, OK. Kevin received a bachelors in Biblical Studies from Oklahoma Christian University and went back in 2002 to get his Masters in Ministry. Mr. Ballard has done several trips to Hogback, NM for mission work. Kevin has been a Chaplain for the Colorado Springs Police Department since 2005. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/downtown-snow License code: HBCKXZS1SNGQQCHT --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meettheministerspodcast/support

When a Colorado teen struggles with the effects of a past family tragedy, local authorities demand that he attend a residential treatment facility for troubled youth, where things take a turn for the worse. After a desperate phone call from her son, his mother prepares to intervene—only for him to immediately disappear. A mother seeks answers that have been withheld for more than 30 years in this episode of Last Seen Alive.   If you know anything about the disappearance of Robert “Bobby” Pillsen-Rahier, please call the Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000.    See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/03/27/unsolved-disappearance-robert-pillsen-rahier/  

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We are discussing the Club Q shooting during this episode with a specific focus. We want you to hear about the Victim Advocacy Unit at the Colorado Springs Police Department. It was a key component during the response to this tragedy and it's a focus every day for the officers and civilians working to help those in crisis in Colorado Springs. 

We want to let you know about a wonderful way to dive into our local history! The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum offers a lecture series that highlights local individuals who made significant impacts in our community. We explore one story about a female employee at the Colorado Springs Police Department who paved the way for future officers. Plus, find out about the many programs available at the museum.

At four minutes to midnight on the eve of Trans Remembrance Day, a young male shooter, Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, allegedly burst into the Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs, CO, with two guns, including a long gun, according to city's police chief, Adrian Vasquez. He left at least five people killed and at least 18 injured. Those numbers are expected to grow. According to Lt. Pamela Castro, PIO of the Colorado Springs Police Department, The police received an initial call about a shooting at the nightclub at 11:56 p.m. Within six minutes, officers had entered the nightclub, Club Q, and had taken a suspect into custody, she said, adding that the suspect was also injured and being treated at a hospital.Colorado Springs police chief, Adrian Vasquez, said in this morning's news conference that the gunman had used a long rifle. Two guns were recovered at the club. Officials are actively investigating a motive.Those with injuries were taken to several local hospitals. Lieutenant Castro indicated some victims also drove themselves to seek treatment, making the exact number of injured uncertain. Not all of the injuries were from gunshot wounds.During this morning's news conference, the F.B.I. said it was involved in the investigation, and several Colorado lawmakers condemned the shooting. In a statement, Gov. Jared Polis praised the “brave individuals” at the nightclub who had “blocked the gunman.”In a statement on its Facebook page, Club Q expressed that it was “devastated by the senseless attack on our community.” Attacks on LGBTQ+ establishments are, unfortunately, nothing new to Colorado. Here is the article referencing the deadly arson of a Fort Collins tavern from 1986, referenced in the podcast that took the life of two community members. The case is being investigated through the “lens” of a hate crime, but that has not been definitively determined. But the suspect, Anderson Lee Aldrich, has had a previous run-in with law enforcement, including firearms and threats to his mother involving explosives. According to an article written on June 18th of 2021 on KOAA.com, when the sheriff's department responded to a report of a bomb threat in the 9800 block of Rubicon Dr. The reporting party said her son was threatening to hurt her with a homemade bomb, multiple weapons, and ammunition. She was not at home when she made the call and was unsure where her son was. The event was eventually resolved later that day when the negotiators were able to get Aldrich to comply with orders, and he walked out of the home's front door and was arrested.We will follow this story and update you as more information becomes available. Tonight I will be speaking about the dangers of violent extremism in a new documentary film premiere on MSNBC that was produced by Time Studio and Trevor Noah titled Spilt Screen, The Turning Point. It will air at 10:pm EST on MSNBC and stream on the Peacock app. Here is the official trailer: Here is some coverage of the first three films released in the project. Today's post is sponsored by: Get full access to The Colorado Switchblade at www.coloradoswitchblade.com/subscribe

Lieutenant Joe Kenda is a a 23-year veteran of the Colorado Springs Police Department who has shared his chilling memories of murders that still haunt him in the hit Investigation Discovery series Homicide Hunter. Lt. Kenda was on the force at the same time as Ron Stallworth (BlacKKKlansman) and has even interviewed Ted Bundy.Kenda's storytelling on Homicide Hunter has enthralled audiences since 2011, and has provided a sense of therapy for Kenda, as well. Money, sex or revenge. Lt. Joe Kenda has identified those three motives for murder which are the pillars that drive people to do unspeakable things, each one a fatal catalyst behind the stories he recounts in Homicide Hunter.

Lieutenant Joe Kenda is a a 23-year veteran of the Colorado Springs Police Department who has shared his chilling memories of murders that still haunt him in the hit Investigation Discovery series Homicide Hunter. Lt. Kenda was on the force at the same time as Ron Stallworth (BlacKKKlansman) and has even interviewed Ted Bundy. Kenda's storytelling on Homicide Hunter has enthralled audiences since 2011, and has provided a sense of therapy for Kenda, as well. Money, sex or revenge. Lt. Joe Kenda has identified those three motives for murder which are the pillars that drive people to do unspeakable things, each one a fatal catalyst behind the stories he recounts in Homicide Hunter.

Lieutenant Joe Kenda is a a 23-year veteran of the Colorado Springs Police Department who has shared his chilling memories of murders that still haunt him in the hit Investigation Discovery series Homicide Hunter. Lt. Kenda was on the force at the same time as Ron Stallworth (BlacKKKlansman) and has even interviewed Ted Bundy. Kenda's storytelling on Homicide Hunter has enthralled audiences since 2011, and has provided a sense of therapy for Kenda, as well. Money, sex or revenge. Lt. Joe Kenda has identified those three motives for murder which are the pillars that drive people to do unspeakable things, each one a fatal catalyst behind the stories he recounts in Homicide Hunter.

This week, Corinna & Jules have the incredible opportunity to sit down with LT. Joe Kenda, an acclaimed homicide detective with a 92% solve rate who also has a successful True Crime TV show in its 9th season, and a new feature-length special airing this week on 8/17/22 at 8pm Central on ID. That show is Homicide Hunter: Never Give Up. He also has a second show, American Detective, entering its 3rd season. Both shows are available on ID through DiscoverPlus.com.NOTE: This episode is marked explicit because it both covers harrowing details of the violent crimes that LT. Joe Kenda has worked to solve and a swear word or two. 00:00 Introduction + Trailer Clip from HOMICIDE HUNTER: NEVER GIVE UP with LT. JOE KENDA02:30 Meet Lieutenant Joe Kenda04:04 TRIGGER WARNING: The brutal details of the cold case featured in this ID Channel special08:30 Advances in DNA technology, familial DNA and the public record reality of testing companies like 23andMe and Ancestry.com10:08 Corinna's confession of losing her best friend from college to a random, brutal attack11:50 Joe Kenda's bitter truth: we all have a demon within which is capable of incredible violence13:18 The price you pay for the work of solving homicide cases, including PTSD, sleepless nights, and damaged personal relationships14:47 The structure of Homicide Hunter and the blessing and curse of LT. Joe Kenda's photographic memory19:30 LT. Joe Kenda's good cop / bad cop routine, interrogation methods and the power of fear24:45 The hardest "nut to crack" in interrogations and the reality of the polygraph26:43 The reality of familial DNA and its ability to help solve crimes32:48 How and why Joe Kenda got into TV shows from AMERICAN DETECTIVE to HOMICIDE HUNTER on the ID / Discoveryplus.comAbout LT. JOE KENDALt. Joe Kenda, a 23-year veteran of the Colorado Springs Police Department, spent 21 years chasing killers as a homicide detective and commander of the major crimes unit. Kenda and his team solved 356 of his 387 homicide cases, getting a 92 percent solve rate—one of the highest in the country. After retiring from law enforcement, he starred in “Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda,” an American true-crime documentary series that ran for nine seasons on Investigation Discovery (ID), and is now in premieres of season three of “American Detective with Lt. Joe Kenda,” both available for streaming on discovery+. He has written two books, "I Will Find You" and "Killer Triggers.”About LT. Joe Kenda's Successful TV Shows And This New Feature-length Special: (New York, NY) – During HOMICIDE HUNTER's nine seasons on ID, Lt. Joe Kenda captivated viewers with stories from the hundreds of murder cases he solved throughout his 23-year-long career. Now, Lt. Kenda returns to ID to put to rest more cases that kept him up at night with three theatrical-length HOMICIDE HUNTER specials, revealing chilling new details of career-defining cases. With his gruff voice and no-nonsense demeanor, Kenda leads viewers through labyrinthine cases that have plagued him for years, with the first two-hour special focused on the investigation of a female soldier whose killer was a shadow in the night for decades. HOMICIDE HUNTER: NEVER GIVE UP premieres on ID on Wednesday, August 17 from 9-11PM ET/PT, debuting on the heels of an all-new season of AMERICAN DETECTIVE WITH LT. JOE KENDA, which airs on Wednesdays at 10PM ET/PT on ID. Both are available to stream the same day on discovery+.“Since I joined the network, we at ID have wanted to bring the HOMICIDE HUNTER brand back to our air. Unfortunately, we had told all the stories we could possibly tell from Kenda's incredible history of cases…until now. Thanks to advances in science, Joe has finally been able to close cases that have remained unsolved for decades,” said Jason Sarlanis, President of Crime and Investigative Content, Linear and Streaming.

Tonight on Necronomicast, it is my pleasure to have as a guest, one of the true legends in American law enforcement.  A distinguished homicide Detective who, throughout his career, solved an astonishing 92% of his cases at the Colorado Springs Police Department. Lt. Joe Kenda. We will discuss, with great detail, his work and expertise in bringing murderers to justice.     His cases and work have been presented on numerous TV shows such as "American Detective" and "Homicide Hunter" and through his books "Killer Triggers" and "I Will Find You".   His newest endeavor debuts on Investigation Discovery and Discovery+ this week entitled "Homicide Hunter: Never Give Up". There is only one Lt. Joe Kenda and he is here for you tonight on this episode of Necronomicast! HOMICIDE HUNTER: NEVER GIVE UP premieres on ID on Wednesday, August 17 from 9-11PM ET/PT, debuting on the heels of an all-new season of AMERICAN DETECTIVE WITH LT. JOE KENDA, which airs on Wednesdays at 10PM ET/PT on ID. Both are available to stream the same day on discovery+.

Jimmy is joined by Ken Martin, a seventeen year veteran of the Colorado Springs Police Department, to discuss the differences and importance of your Duty versus your Title.   Sometimes it is easy to get caught up with or defined by your Title, however we need to keep in mind what our Duty is.  For example, is it the Sheriff's duty to take care of the people or take care of his fellow officers?   How do you know what to do, and where do you start ?   Love others as you do yourself Stand united, not divided Be the model of the thing you say you believe   Listen in and watch to find out how you will know when you are on target and have arrived :-)   https://able-nation.org   https://protectorculture.com   https://ableshepherd.com https://www.facebook.com/ableshepherd/ https://www.instagram.com/ableshepherd/?hl=en   https://standinthegapinitiative.com   https://standcourageous.com

From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It's the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name for himself, Stallworth bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. The young detective soon recruits a more seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman, into the undercover investigation of a lifetime. Together, they team up to take down the extremist hate group as the organization aims to sanitize its violent rhetoric to appeal to the mainstream.DirectorSpike LeeWritersCharlie WachtelDavid RabinowitzKevin WillmottCastJohn David WashingtonAdam DriverLaura HarrierTopher GraceAlec BaldwinMichael BuscemiIf you liked this episode, please rate/review us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @ApexMountainPodSend us an email: apexmountainpod@gmail.comCheck out our TikTok: tiktok.com/@apexmountainpodcastCheck out our movie list: letterboxd.com/apexmountainJoin Buzzsprout here using our affiliate link, and receive a $20  Amazon gift card!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1050383Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/apexmountain)

Ask any new cop what they want to be doing after they do their time in patrol. Some will say to go to narcotics, or K-9, or maybe to promote up the ranks. Chances are a lot will say they want to be a detective, but not just any kind of detective, they want to work homicide. However, is it really all it's cracked up to be? This week's Policing Matters guest will answer that question and provide a good look into the life of a homicide detective. Lt. Joe Kenda, a 23-year veteran of the Colorado Springs Police Department, spent 21 years chasing killers as a homicide detective and commander of the major crimes unit. Kenda and his team solved 356 of his 387 homicide cases, resulting in a 92% solve rate, one of the highest in the country. After retiring from law enforcement, he starred in Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda, an American true-crime documentary series that ran for nine seasons on Investigation Discovery (ID).

February 14, 1985. Colorado Springs, Colorado. The bodies of 37-year old Cassandra Rundle and her two children, 12-year old Detrick Sturm and 10-year old Melanie Sturm, are discovered inside their respective bedrooms at their residence. The two females were sexually assaulted and beaten and all three victims have been strangled to death. Since Cassandra had placed some personal ads in a local newspaper and received responses from a number of men, there is speculation that this might be connected to the crime. Years later, Philip Wilkinson, an inmate serving time on death row for the similar murders of another family, is looked at as a possible suspect, but there is no conclusive evidence to implicate him or anyone else. On this week's episode of “The Trail Went Cold”, we explore an unsolved Valentine's Day cold case involving a mother and her children which is sometimes referred to as the “Lonely Hearts Murders”. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 444-7000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That's “friends” without the “r” – Best Fiends. Additional Reading: https://gazette.com/colorado-cold-case/lonely-hearts/colorado-cold-case-friends-investigators-share-hope-for-justice-in-triple-homicide/article_09b105f2-6c63-11ea-bbe4-ff7d230cbb94.html https://gazette.com/colorado-cold-case/colorado-cold-case-episode-2-looks-at-early-days-of-investigation-into-1985-triple-homicide/article_de18ef04-54c5-11ea-ba2b-4335768f1928.html https://gazette.com/colorado-cold-case/lonely-hearts/colorado-cold-case-confession-in-north-carolina-triple-homicide-raises-questions-about-unsolved-1985-valentine/article_bd18f512-64a9-11ea-97a7-b3f5ea72b74b.html https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/mother-children-murder-colorado-springs-cold-case/73-6678d864-81f4-45a1-841e-32a5bc564023 https://apnews.com/2b7879bf5bc9db6be84fd8344123dd91 https://web.archive.org/web/20160322164426/https://gazette.com/few-left-to-remember-horrific-valentines-day-killings/article/133323/ https://web.archive.org/web/20100307083729/http://blogs.denverpost.com/coldcases/2010/02/21/family-of-3-beaten-with-hockey-stick-strangled/ “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon! Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. “The Trail Went Cold” is going to be appearing on podcast row at  “Crimecon 2022: Vegas” at Paris & Bally's in Las Vegas from April 29-May 1, 2022. To get a 10 % discount off a standard badge, please use our specialized promo code, “TRAIL”, by visiting https://www.crimecon.com/. “The Trail Went Cold” is going to be appearing on podcast row at “Crimecon UK” at the Leonardo Royal Hotel &  Spa in London on June 11-12, 2022. To get a 10 % discount on the purchase of tickets to the event, please use our specialized promo  code, “COLD22”, by visiting https://www.crimecon.co.uk. “The Trail Went Cold” is now doing a weekly livestream show on  GetVokl every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 PM ET as part of their “True  Crime Thursday” line-up. For more information, please visit their website. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.

Ron Stallworth is a 32- year, highly decorated law enforcement veteran, who worked undercover narcotics, vice, criminal intelligence, and organized crime beats in four states. As the first black detective in the history of the Colorado Springs Police Department, Ron overcame fierce racial hostility to achieve a long and distinguished career in law enforcement. Ron is the subject of the Academy-Award-winning BlackKklansman, directed by Spike Lee and derived from Ron's book by the same title. Ron is a noted speaker about his experiences and the importance of overcoming racism in today's society.

My special guest tonight is Lt. Joe Kenda who starred in Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda, an American true-crime documentary series that ran for nine seasons on the Investigation Discovery network and was aired in sixty-nine countries and territories worldwide. He's here to discuss his new book called Killer Triggers that's available now on Amazon! The most common triggers for homicide are fear, rage, revenge, money, lust, and, more rarely, sheer madness. This isn't an exact science, of course. Any given murder can have multiple triggers. Sex and revenge seem to be common partners in crime. Rage, money, and revenge make for a dangerous trifecta of triggers, as well. This book offers my memories of homicide cases that I investigated or oversaw. In each case, I examine the trigger that led to death. I chose this theme for the book because even though the why of a murder case may not be critical in an investigation, it can sometimes lead us to the killer. And even if we solve a case without knowing the trigger, the why still intrigues us, disrupting our dreams and lingering in our minds, perhaps because each of us fears the demons that lie within our own psyche -- the triggers waiting to be pulled. Lt. Joe Kenda, a twenty-three-year veteran of the Colorado Springs Police Department, spent twenty-one years chasing killers as a homicide detective and commander of the major crimes unit. Kenda and his team solved 356 of his 387 homicide cases. ·      Amazon   ·      Bookshop   ·      B&N Seven - Our podcast for the jaded ones that need wicked stories in their lives! Want more paranormal episodes? Follow our new podcast 'Paranormal Fears' on any podcast app or Apple Podcasts. Enjoy the AD-FREE versions of our latest episodes and our archives right now from anywhere in the world. Check Out Mysterious Radio! (copy the link to share with your friends and family via text) Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradio Follow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTok Follow us on Twitter @mysteriousradio Follow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradio Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradio Visit our website: https://www.mysteriousradio.com Check Out Mysterious Radio! (copy the link to share with your friends and family via text) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices