Ep 9. Shot Through the Heart

Lt. Joe Kenda is back to investigate yet another case that has sent shockwaves through Colorado Springs. This time, the victim is a 28-year-old mother, Tammy Sue Clements, who was shot in the back of her head with a .22 caliber gun. Homicide Hunter season 2 episode 9, Shot Through the Heart, starts with Kenda receiving a call from the Colorado Springs Police Department about the possibility of a homicide.

As he arrives at the scene, Kenda is greeted with chaos. The house is in disarray, and there are children crying and screaming in the background. The victim's husband, Ken Clements is also present, trying to make sense of the situation. He explains to Kenda that he had left for work early in the morning, and when he came back, he found his wife lying dead on the floor.

Kenda immediately starts to make sense of the cluttered scene. There is a DVD player lying on the floor, and a hair dryer cord is draped over the victim's arm. He starts to gather evidence and talk to the witnesses. The most significant lead they have is a 911 call made by one of Tammy Sue's friends, who said that she heard a gunshot in the house and then the line went silent.

Further, investigation leads to the husband, Ken, who is the primary suspect in the case. The family's financial issues, lack of communication between the husband and wife, and Ken's lack of interest in solving his wife's murder put him in the hot-seat. However, Kenda doesn't go by assumptions and continues to dig deeper.

Soon, things take a dramatic turn, with a second victim shot in cold blood. The victim is revealed to be the couple's babysitter, Kassidy, and the motive is murky. Kassidy had no involvement in the couple's marital issues, and the only probable reason why she was killed is because she might have been a witness to the murder.

Kenda now has a difficult job at hand. He has to narrow down his list of suspects and look for links between them to solve both the cases. Meanwhile, Ken Clements shows no interest or support in the investigation, making Kenda's job even more challenging.

As the case progresses, Kenda unravels some disturbing facts about the couple's past, which includes charges of domestic violence and drug abuse. The investigation also leads to a convicted felon and some shocking revelations about Tammy Sue's family.

Homicide Hunter season 2 episode 9, Shot Through the Heart, is another enthralling episode in the show's series. The attention to detail in every case and Lt. Joe Kenda's dedication to solving even the most challenging of cases is remarkable. Viewers will be left wondering how he manages to make such critical connections, and find the little details that end up solving the case.

The episode is a reflection of Kenda's methodical approach to investigation, that combines intuition and practicality, and the storyline keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Shot Through the Heart is a fascinating episode that showcases Kenda's brilliance at its best. Fans of true crime and investigative stories will find themselves deeply engrossed in the show.