WTBL - Walking the Blue Line

A abandoned car in Spokane became a major clue in a murder investigation that would expose betrayal, violence, and a tragic loss. The Car That No One Came Back For explores the 2014 murder of Latanya Chapin and the investigation that followed the abandoned vehicle nobody ever returned to claim. 

Sometimes the efficiency of Law Enforcement to clear cases and get rid of evidence works against the efforts to solve crimes and serve justice. When evidence is destroyed, there is no going back and one can only hope that answers lay elsewhere. This is a little excerpt from our episode 10, A Solid Gold Cold Case. Come check it out.

We have a very short update for this week as we found some new information about a podcast from a few weeks ago and thought to update our listeners. Come along for a short ride today.

An incredible tale of Forensic Investigation that lands a Murder Suspect in front of a Jury. Come check out our podcast that has accusations of international spies, love gone wrong, and first time Forensic examinations that bring the case together.

This weeks episode looks at the 2015 murders of Terry and Lisa Canfield along with her son John Constable. The murderer leaves almost no evidence, no DNA, fingerprints, or electronic trail, so what is an investigator to do? The detective finds one incredibly telling item of evidence never seen before by anyone. Come along for the intriguing tale of Under the Microscope. 

What started out as a missing persons case turned into a twisted tale of a troubled young lady with a criminal element. What happens when the person you think you know turns out to be someone completely different.  Come along for this ride to hear about Treva.

An Excerpt of our most recent podcast

This week we look at the what is going on in schools across the country where teachers are sexually assaulting and engaging in misconduct with students.  Everyone has heard the rumors, you probably had suspicions, how much of this is going on. Why are all the arrests we hear about in the news female teachers when men statistically are the majority. Come along and check it out.

Just a short thank you for tuning in.

Come along for a walk down memory lane, when Lyle and Yvonne discuss their lives growing up in the 70s and 80s. Everyone has a story and some of theirs are unique. Come get to know a little about your hosts.

We take a look at some cults that have been in the media over the past few years and how they compare.  We talk about some of the traits in common with each one and what to look out for.

This week we talk about some of the new laws in WA State as well some of our podcasts were covered in other TV venues and where you can see some of them. Come join us. #follow #police #podcast

Have you heard a dumb criminal story and wondered how could they be so dumb? Have you heard of the Dunning-Kruger Effect. Welcome to the Dunning-Kruger cases when we look at the study and why criminals sometimes get caught or their surprised reaction when they do. #follow #mystery #police

This is an excerpt from our first Podcast. We talked about the murder of Robert Tester and the horrifying attack in his house. Tune into this past podcast to hear about this grizzly murder investigation

A little excerpt from our episode on Yvonne's ride-a-long with Lyle on patrol and an interesting encounter she had with a traffic accident suspect. Check it out and tune into episode 11 for the full story.

We visit the 1980 murder of Betty Gore in Wiley TX. Two recent movies were made about the suspect and how events unfolded.  We took a look at both movies, how some things were dramatized. What do you think, was the case decided with justice served. #follow #police #mystery 

In this episode we look at how faith and law enforcement go together. Faith is an underlying strength for so many believers and helps them cope with the stresses as well as daily negative environments. Come along and hear an outlook on balancing work, faith, and family.

An excerpt from our interview with the new deputies on the force. Our daughter and son-in-law. Both enjoying the new careers.

We discuss the a few of the notorious serial killers with connection to the Pacific Northwest. What do they have in common or what might be a reason for such a large number of serial killers with connection to the PNW. Come along and explore.

An excerpt from last weeks episode on Crime Scene, and Forensic Evidence, Come check it out

An excerpt from The Milkshake Murder, tune into parts 1 and 2 to hear about this poisoned treat.

A little excerpt from the full podcast, The Murder of Miriam

This week we look at the murder of 80 year old Ken Cross in his home. Ken was a well respected member of the community and didn't have any enemies, so who could have done such a thing. Ken and some clues to his murder were found hiding in the closet. #followus, #lawenforcement, #investigations, #deputies, #truecrime

Lyle and Yvonne talk about his first time out on Patrol about 40 years ago. It was a nervous first time for Lyle. Come along and listen to the story. #followus, #USAF, #lawenforcement, 

This week we look at missing persons case of Laurie L. Partridge. A case that has been unsolved for over 50 years but is not forgotten. Detectives have continued to follow up on this case for decades and we hope that someone out there knows something and will let Law Enforcement know. #missing #coplife, #followus, #lawenforcement, #investigations

We are visited by our neighbors that have a lot of experience in Foster Care. One of the duties of Law Enforcement sometimes is to deal with the family situations that lead to kids being in "The System." Most of these kids aren't bad and just need a little help, lets listen to the experiences of some knowledgable Foster Parents.  #followus, #lawenforcement, #coplife, 

Hear a couple of stories about Yvonne enjoying a ride along or two with Lyle when they were first married.  Come a long for some stories of the road. #lawenforcement, #deputies, #truecrime, #followus, #coplife

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and announcing that we will be taking a week off from podcasts, See everyone in 2026

This episode is a look at a 19 year old cold case involving the robbery and murder of Brian Cole in Spokane Valley, WA. A complicated DNA breakthrough lead to the capture of a career criminal responsible for this tragedy. This was the first cold case solved and prosecuted in Spokane County. Come along for the ride. #lawenforcement, #coldcase, #investigation, #followus, #deputies, #truecrime 

Update on the case of the Jolly Lawyer vs Humbug HOA

In this pre-Christmas episode we look at a non-criminal case that has made headlines across the U.S. as well as here in the Pacific Northwest. Morris vs. West Hayden Estates HOA. The homeowners rights vs. the HOA contract when it comes to displaying Christmas lights. Come along for this discussion. #coplife, #lawenforcement, #followme, #deputy, #investigations, #christmas, #hoa 

Our daughter and son-in-law have both been deputies for nearly a year and we thought it would be interesting to hear how they are liking it, a new perspective to Lyle's old, and what they think of their career choice. #coplife, #deputies, #lawenforcement, #followus, #podcast

What happened to Angel Dawn Wilson? The 17 year old wife, seems to have disappeared without a trace from her home in Spokane, WA. On an August night in 2007 Angel went missing, but no one knew for 3 days and then clues were hard to find. Come along and hear the story of Angel. Maybe you have some missing pieces that can help solve this mystery. 

This part 2, the finale, in the story of the death of Peggy Pettis, In this episode we recap the interview with David Pettis and hear what Robin Kaylor has to say about their relationship. Come along for the ride. #coplife, #lawenforcement, #podcast, #investigations, #murdermystery, #follow 

In this two part series we look at the murder of Peggy Pettis. Part one looks at her husband, David Pettis and what he tells the family as well as Law Enforcement about the death of his wife. Part two will look at the what others said about David's statements and what the evidence supported. For additional videos and information see the links below. #Deputy, #Truecrime, #Investigations, #Lawenforcementhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWZGK3mrLwEhttps://tubitv.com/tv-shows/200248808/s01-e63-episode-63

Trailer for this weeks episode, The Milkshake Murder

We sat down with the parents of our son-in-law, Curt and Sue Helsper. When their son became a Deputy, it was the first time a family member entered Law Enforcement and the emotions it brought to the family were both positive and negative. Come listen to our conversation.

Brief announcement about our show this week.

We talk about the murder of Miriam Illes in 1999 in Williamsport, PA. She was living an affluent life married to a prominent heart surgeon, additionally we talk about how Yvonne met a murderer.

The story is about the murder of Robert Tester in 2016 near Spokane WA. The murder was a real who-un-it until a fateful phone call.

Embark on this extraordinary journey with us as we launch our inaugural podcast series, delving into the realms of true crime and the triumphs and tribulations of law enforcement families across two generations. In future episodes, we will be joined by friends and family members who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of justice, sharing their inspiring stories and experiences. By subscribing, you'll be empowered to ride alongside us on this enlightening adventure.