Homicide Hunter Season 4 Episode 8
Homicide Hunter
Season 4

Ep 8. The Master Key

  • TV14
  • October 14, 2014
  • 40 min
  • 8.6  (43)

The Master Key is the eighth episode of the fourth season of Homicide Hunter, an American crime documentary series produced for the Investigation Discovery network. The episode follows Lieutenant Joe Kenda, a retired homicide detective of the Colorado Springs Police Department, as he investigates the brutal murder of a young woman named Shawnia Mims.

The episode starts with a reconstruction of the crime scene, which occurred in June 1994. Mims, a 23-year-old mother of two, was found dead in her apartment by her boyfriend, who had come to pick her up for a wedding. Kenda describes the scene as "horrific," with Mims lying on her bed in a pool of blood, her skull crushed by a blunt object, possibly a hammer.

Kenda interviews Mims' friends and family, including her ex-boyfriend and the father of her children, Chad. Chad, who had a history of domestic violence, becomes the prime suspect, but Kenda soon discovers that he had an alibi for the time of the murder.

Kenda then focuses on Mims' stepfather, a man named Gary, who had been living with Mims and her mother at the time of the murder. Kenda finds out that Gary was a locksmith and had made copies of the keys to Mims' apartment. Kenda believes that Gary had used his knowledge of the locks to gain entry to the apartment and kill Mims.

Kenda's investigation leads him to a pawn shop where Gary had sold some of Mims' belongings, including her jewelry box, which had been engraved with her initials. The pawn shop owner identifies Gary as the seller and Kenda tracks him down and brings him in for questioning.

In a tense interrogation, Kenda presents Gary with the evidence against him, including the fact that his fingerprint had been found on a cigarette butt in Mims' apartment. Gary eventually confesses to the murder, telling Kenda that he had hit Mims with a hammer and then strangled her with a shoelace.

The episode ends with Kenda reflecting on the tragedy of Mims' death and the toll that investigating such cases takes on law enforcement officers.

Overall, The Master Key is a gripping and suspenseful episode of Homicide Hunter, showcasing Kenda's skill as a detective and his dedication to bringing justice to the victims of violent crime. The episode is a reminder of the importance of forensic evidence and the tireless efforts of police officers to solve complex cases.

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  • First Aired
    October 14, 2014
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    40 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.6  (43)