The Storytelling Genius of Lt. Joe Kenda: 'First Do No Harm'

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon

From solving homicides to captivating readers, Lt. Joe Kenda has done it all. Tune in as we dive into his new novel, 'First Do No Harm,' and his unmatched storytelling skills!

Welcome Lt. Joe Kenda

My, My, My…we’re joined on the Starline by a former detective, true crime TV star and author. You’ve seen him in “Homicide Hunter”, “American Detective”. Now you can read his new fiction novel “First Do No Harm”. We welcome Lt. Joe Kenda.

Joe, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You stepped away from “Homicide Hunter”, you drove a bus for special-needs students, then stepped back in with “American Detective”. What reason did you give Kathy to not only return to TV but write two fiction novels?

“This country has an insatiable appetite for narcotics. As long as that exists, there are going to be a lot of killings and a lot of accidental overdoses.” Your book deals with fentanyl. Do you believe we are at the end, the middle or just the sad beginning of the battle with this drug?

You have a remarkable memory of cases and minute facts therein, why was “First Do No Harm” a fiction story you wanted to tell?

The Rockin' 8:

It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. Favorite weapon manufacturer?

2. What was the best department issued vehicle?

3. How do you drink your coffee?

4. One place you enjoy going on vacation?

5. What’s the one common tell you look for when questioning someone who is lying?

6. How many hours a night do you typically sleep?

7. One thing your wife cooks that you can’t get enough of?

8. We know the boogeyman is real, who is the scariest one you’ve dealt with?

Sneaking in a Couple More:

You and your team have solved hundreds of cases, but with 28 unsolved, what’s your happy ending?

How does it feel bringing justice for most of your families cases?

One Big Question:

“History is filled with monsters that have always been among us.” What do you have to say to the future homicide hunters to bring monsters to justice?

The Wrap:

He doesn’t sleep much, enjoyed his department issued Ford Taurus and wants you to read his book “First Do No Harm”.

Lt. Joe Kenda, thank you for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.

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