Ep 9. #1 Suspect

#1 Suspect is the ninth episode of Homicide Hunter's fourth season. The episode starts with Lieutenant Joe Kenda and Detective John Anderson being called to a case of a missing person. The victim is named Michael Faast, a 29-year-old insurance salesman who had been reported missing by his wife.

Joe Kenda and John Anderson start their investigation by searching Michael's car, which was found abandoned in a parking lot. They find a bloody t-shirt in the trunk, which leads them to believe that Michael is in danger. While searching for him, they receive a call from a local resident, who claims to have seen a man being forced into a car by two men. The description of the car matches the one belonging to Michael.

After following up on several leads, Joe Kenda and John Anderson come across a suspect named Eric Houston. He is a known criminal with a history of violence, and Joe Kenda believes that he might have something to do with Michael's disappearance. Joe Kenda and John Anderson decide to interrogate Eric Houston and confront him with the evidence they have gathered.

During the interrogation, Eric Houston denies any involvement in Michael's disappearance. However, after being shown the evidence, he breaks down and confesses to being present at the scene of the crime. He claims that Michael was killed by his associate, who is known as "Dee Dee."

Joe Kenda and John Anderson start searching for Dee Dee and come across another suspect named Brandon Gentry. He is a drug addict who is known to hang out with Eric Houston and Dee Dee. After interrogating Brandon Gentry, Joe Kenda and John Anderson come to the startling conclusion that Dee Dee might not exist at all – Eric Houston had been using the name as an alias.

The investigation takes a surprising turn when the detectives find a witness who claims to have seen Eric Houston and Brandon Gentry dumping a body in a nearby river. Joe Kenda and John Anderson immediately launch a search and rescue operation to look for Michael's body.

After a grueling search, they finally find Michael's body at the bottom of the river. It is a heartbreaking moment for Michael's family, who had been holding out hope that he would be found alive. Joe Kenda and John Anderson continue their investigation and discover that Eric Houston had killed Michael over a drug deal gone wrong.

In the end, Eric Houston is sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in Michael's murder. Joe Kenda reflects on the case and how they were able to solve it despite the many setbacks they faced during the investigation.

#1 Suspect is a gripping episode of Homicide Hunter that showcases the brilliant detective work of Joe Kenda and John Anderson. The episode highlights the lengths that detectives go to in order to solve a case, and the toll that it takes on both the victim's family and the detectives themselves. It is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone interested in true crime.