Episode 129 (Ret.) Dallas Homicide Detective Linda Erwin #2937: Trailblazer in Big D

We are honored to sit down with retired Dallas Homicide Detective Linda Erwin as she takes us down the aisles of history in the city and the department.

Linda Erwin didn’t just enter the homicide division of the Dallas Police Department — she changed it forever.

As the first woman in Dallas history to earn a place among its homicide detectives, she stepped across a line few believed a woman could cross. In an era when doors were closed and expectations were low, she walked into crime scenes, interrogation rooms, and command briefings determined not just to belong, but to excel.

Every case she worked carried more than evidence — it carried the weight of proving that courage, intellect, and relentless dedication know no gender.

Through grit and undeniable results, she reshaped what leadership looked like in one of policing’s toughest arenas.

Her badge, #2937, became more than metal; it became a symbol of possibility, paving the way for every woman who would follow her into the most challenging corners of law enforcement.

Homicide Detective Andrea Isom and Sgt. Kent Wolverton cohost.

Significant case discussed:

The curious case of American serial killer, Henry Lee Lucas. Linda was featured in Netflix the Confession Killer documentary.