Rodney L. Demery is a renowned American figure, having led a multifaceted career as a homicide detective, TV host, and author. For 14 illustrious years, he served as a detective in the violent crimes unit of the Shreveport Police Department, boasting an unprecedented 100% confession and solve rate as lead investigator. His extensive law enforcement experience encompasses a wide range of investigations, including sex crimes, burglary and armed robbery, and narcotics.
Beyond his detective work, Demery is also recognized for his role as TV host and narrator on the true crime series Murder Chose Me. Furthermore, he is a certified and experienced hostage negotiator, S.W.A.T. certified, and has conducted extensive undercover work throughout his career. With a remarkable 25-year tenure in law enforcement, he has also developed expertise as a distinguished firearms expert, certified investigator of officer-involved shootings, and holds military police and corrections certification.
In addition to his law enforcement accomplishments, Demery holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Louisiana State University and is a United States Navy war veteran, having served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. He has also ventured into literature, authoring two books: "Things My Daughters Need to Know: A Cop and Father's View of Sex, Relationships and Happiness" and "No Place for Race: Why We Need to Address Economic and Social Factors That Are Crushing Us Every Day."
