Killer Triggers: Why do seemingly normal people commit murder? Understanding Homicide with Joe Kenda
What pushes someone past the point of no return to commit the most heinous crime? What makes someone think there is no other option than murder? Using his real homicide cases as reference points, Joe Kenda will break down the warning signs, patterns, and triggers that repeatedly surfaced throughout his career to identify possible connections to what makes the criminal mind do what they do.
Kenda will examine the moments, pressures, and decisions that transformed conflict into murder, as together you’ll seek to uncover and analyze the various motives and breaking points behind a person’s decision to commit the ultimate crime and hopefully learn from those findings how to prevent future acts of violence.
Please Note: Joe Kenda will also be part of a regularly scheduled CrimeCon session on Saturday afternoon. Details will be announced soon.
EVENT SCHEDULE
ELITE & PREMIUM TICKET HOLDERS ONLY
Saturday, May 30 • 6:00p-7:30p PT
HAPPY HOUR AND MEET & GREET WITH JOE KENDA
Before the main event begins, Premium and Elite ticket holders will enjoy a private cocktail hour and exclusive meet and greet with Joe Kenda. Bring your book for autographs and your phone for pictures!
Note: Happy Hour and Meet & Greet location will be sent to Elite and Premium Ticketholders via email prior to event.
all TICKET HOLDERS
Saturday, May 30 • 8:00p-9:30p PT • doors open: 7:30p pt
killer triggers & understanding homicide with joe kenda
Using his real homicide cases as reference points, Joe Kenda will break down the warning signs, patterns, and triggers that repeatedly surfaced throughout his career to identify possible connections to what makes the criminal mind do what they do.
Learn More About Joe Kenda
Joe Kenda served with the Colorado Springs Police Department from March 1973 to September 1996, spending the vast majority of his career investigating homicide cases. He was responsible for 387 homicide investigations and solved 356 of them by arrest and conviction, resulting in a 92% clearance rate—well above the national average of approximately 50–60%. Of the 31 unsolved cases, three have since been resolved through advances in DNA technology.
Over the course of his career, Joe served as a detective, detective sergeant, detective lieutenant, and ultimately as commander of the Major Crimes Unit. He is the author of four books and is a New York Times bestselling author.
Joe lives with his wife of 58 years in Virginia. They have two adult children.
TICKETS
This is a separately ticketed event at CrimeCon 2026 Las Vegas.
Gold VIP Badge Holder Discount Information
General Admission Tickets: 25% off
Please check your email for the registration code required to claim your discount. The Gold VIP discount will be automatically applied once your code is entered at checkout.
Please Note: By purchasing a ticket to Killer Triggers & Understanding Homicide with Joe Kenda on Saturday evening, you will not be able to attend the CrimeCon 2026 CLUE Awards that takes place at the same time.
Platinum VIP Badge Holder Discount Information
General Admission Tickets: 25% off
Please check your email for the registration code required to claim your discount. The Platinum VIP discount will be automatically applied once your code is entered at checkout.
Please Note: By purchasing a ticket to Killer Triggers & Understanding Homicide with Joe Kenda on Saturday evening, you will not be able to attend the CrimeCon 2026 CLUE Awards that takes place at the same time.
Diamond VIP Badge Holder Discount Information
General Admission Tickets: FREE (registration required)
Premium & Elite Tickets: 50% off
Please check your email for the registration code required to claim your discount. The Diamond VIP discount will be automatically applied once your code is entered at checkout.
Please Note: By purchasing a ticket to Killer Triggers & Understanding Homicide with Joe Kenda on Saturday evening, you will not be able to attend the CrimeCon 2026 CLUE Awards that takes place at the same time.
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