Category: Military Crime

Investigation Reveals Retired Marine Daniel Vandecar Not Involved in Schutzler Homicide (2016)

March 1, 2016

“Your house should be a place where we feel most comfortable, but to someone who wants to pose a threat, there’s no better way to get inside your life than to get inside your home. Let the wrong person in and it could be the last mistake you ever make.” ~A Stranger in My Home … More Investigation Reveals Retired Marine Daniel Vandecar Not Involved in Schutzler Homicide (2016)

Prosecutor: Navy Petty Officer Rebecca Braswell Considered a Pure Sociopath (2016)

February 27, 2016

Sociopath: a person with antisocial personality disorder. Probably the most widely recognized personality disorder. A sociopath is often well liked because of their charm and high charisma, but they do not usually care about other people. They think mainly of themselves and often blame others for the things that they do. They have a complete … More Prosecutor: Navy Petty Officer Rebecca Braswell Considered a Pure Sociopath (2016)

The Barry Winchell Case Helped End the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy in the Military (2016)

February 18, 2016

Vanity Fair Confidential featured an episode called Don’t Ask Don’t Kill on Investigation Discovery highlighting the case of Army Pfc Barry Winchell at Fort Campbell, Kentucky in 1999. Winchell was bludgeoned to death by a fellow soldier while he lay asleep in his cot on July 5 in the barracks. Winchell was described by his friends as someone … More The Barry Winchell Case Helped End the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Policy in the Military (2016)

The Fastest Discharge in Military History (2016)

February 15, 2016

Lt Joe Kenda once again displayed phenomenal investigation skills in the episode Death Grip on Homicide Hunter. This particular episode focused on a 1979 report of a car accident in a parking lot that led police on the scene to deduce that this was no accident. A pick up truck hit the side of a residential building … More The Fastest Discharge in Military History (2016)

Only Way Out: Army Wife Threatens to Report Doctor to Commander if He Leaves Her (2016)

January 21, 2016

Lt Joe Kenda of Homicide Hunter featured another case where he was tasked with investigating what hospital officials suspected was an attempted murder. Upon arrival at the hospital, he was bombarded by the press because they heard the call for service over the scanner. The hospital was secure and police officers were on the scene. … More Only Way Out: Army Wife Threatens to Report Doctor to Commander if He Leaves Her (2016)

Nowhere to Turn: Soldier Extorted by a Military Wife Ends in Murder (2015)

December 26, 2015

Investigation Discovery featured a Very Kenda Christmas with back to back episodes of Homicide Hunter with Lt. Joe Kenda over the holidays. Kenda is a retired detective from the Colorado Springs Police Department. Colorado Springs is also the home of US Army base Fort Carson and Peterson Air Force Base.   As a result, Lt. … More Nowhere to Turn: Soldier Extorted by a Military Wife Ends in Murder (2015)

Lessons Learned from a Military Ammunitions Explosion in Colorado Springs (2015)

December 2, 2015

Homicide Hunter is an Investigation Discovery show featuring retired police Detective Lt. Joe Kenda (1973-1996). Lt. Kenda worked for the Colorado Springs Police Department for years and investigated and solved hundreds of cases during his employment. Now in his retirement, he outlines the cases that he encountered on the job and explains how he eventually … More Lessons Learned from a Military Ammunitions Explosion in Colorado Springs (2015)

Lt Joe Kenda of Homicide Hunter Outlines Murder of Army Soldier Christopher Walton (2015)

October 21, 2015

When a massive brawl erupts at a local bar, it ends with the shooting death of a young army soldier. To unravel the murder, Lt. Joe Kenda must infiltrate a revered military institution, and expose a dangerous vendetta. –Homicide Hunter, Investigation Discovery Lt. Joe Kenda of the Homicide Hunter series on Investigation Discovery discussed the murder of … More Lt Joe Kenda of Homicide Hunter Outlines Murder of Army Soldier Christopher Walton (2015)

15 Ways My K9s for Warriors Service Dog Has Helped Me (2015)

October 15, 2015

I was a hot mess before I got my service dog. I am so thankful I followed through on getting a service dog because she has changed my life significantly. I had tried everything and found myself sinker deeper and deeper into isolation and didn’t know how to fight it. I am a veteran with … More 15 Ways My K9s for Warriors Service Dog Has Helped Me (2015)

Honoring Army Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Woods in October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (2015)

October 10, 2015

Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Woods (JBLM, Washington) was fatally stabbed Sunday, January 19, 2014 while trying to stop an assault outside his home. Chase Devyver was arguing with his girlfriend in the early morning hours in a parked car in front of their residence. When the girlfriend exited the vehicle and began walking toward the … More Honoring Army Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Woods in October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (2015)