More than a decade apart, two Spokane women vanished under hauntingly similar circumstances—one disappeared without a trace, the other was found dismembered in a wooded area outside the city. What followed was not just a search for a killer, but a slow unraveling of a justice system strained by delay, disputed decisions, and institutional fear.

In this episode of The Spokane Show, host Eric Walker examines the connected cases of Heather Higgins and Kala Williams. Despite DNA evidence, a clear suspect, and years of investigative work, neither case ever made it to trial. A controversial medical examiner ruling labeled one death “undetermined,” effectively stopping charges before they could begin—and casting a shadow over both investigations.

Through interviews with retired Major Crimes Detective Mark Burbridge and a careful review of public records, this episode traces how evidence accumulated, why accountability stalled, and what happens when cases don’t fail all at once—but erode over time. It’s a story about missed opportunities, professional consequences, and families left without answers.

In 2022, Kala Williams’ death was reclassified as a homicide, reopening the door to prosecution. But before charges could be filed, the suspect died—bringing any possibility of courtroom accountability to an end.

This is not just a story about violence. It’s about what happens when truth is delayed, decisions compound, and time ultimately runs out.

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Sandy grew up in Spokane and shares a firsthand addiction recovery story shaped by years of fentanyl addiction, homelessness, and relapse after 15 years clean. Her journey reflects the reality of addiction and recovery in Spokane, where survival often comes before hope.

In this episode of The Spokane Show, Sandy speaks honestly about what addiction looks like from the inside, the grip of fentanyl, and the long road back through recovery, community support, and faith. This conversation explores homelessness and addiction, forgiveness, and the moments that helped her choose life again.

A powerful Spokane story about resilience, second chances, and why addiction recovery is possible—even when it feels out of reach.

November is National Adoption Month

In this heartfelt episode of The Spokane Show, we honor National Adoption Month by exploring the meaning of family, identity, and the lifelong search for belonging.

Across the United States, more than 113,000 children in foster care are waiting to be adopted — each one carrying a story, a hope, and a heartbeat for home. Through conversation and reflection, we shine a light on the realities behind those numbers and the transformative power of love that bridges distance, history, and time.

You’ll hear the moving story of Cale Chambers and Caileen DelGreco — two sisters who found each other after Caileen’s tireless journey to uncover her heritage. What began as a personal search became a union years in the making, revealing the resilience of the human spirit and the beauty of rediscovered family.

This episode reminds us that adoption is more than a legal process — it’s an act of courage, healing, and grace. Whether you’ve lived this story personally or are hearing it for the first time, The Spokane Show invites you to reflect on what it truly means to belong.

Listen now — and be inspired to see family not just as where we come from, but as who we choose to love.