Episode
Kyle Byrtus (8 of Hearts, Florida)
24:10
Published: Wed Feb 08 2023
Description
Our card this week is Kyle Byrtus, the 8 of Hearts from Florida. In 2013, 25-year-old Kyle Byrtus was found murdered on the side of the road. For the past nearly ten years, his mother has spent her days fighting for justice — and recently, she learned that justice may not be as far out of reach as once thought. If you know anything about the murder of Kyle Byrtus in 2013, please reach out to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. To learn more about The Deck, visit www.thedeckpodcast.com. To apply for the Cold Case Playing Cards grant through Season of Justice, visit www.seasonofjustice.org Follow The Deck on social media and join Ashley’s community by texting (317) 733-7485 to stay up to date on what's new!
Chapters
Ashley Flowers tells the story of Kyle Burtis, who was murdered in 2013, from the perspective of his mother, Lynn, who went for years without knowing what had happened.
00:00 - 01:43 (01:43)
Summary
Ashley Flowers tells the story of Kyle Burtis, who was murdered in 2013, from the perspective of his mother, Lynn, who went for years without knowing what had happened.
EpisodeKyle Byrtus (8 of Hearts, Florida)
PodcastThe Deck
Lynn receives a call from a friend of her son informing her about his struggles with substance abuse, leading to concern for his safety, and the need for intervention.
01:43 - 06:13 (04:30)
Summary
Lynn receives a call from a friend of her son informing her about his struggles with substance abuse, leading to concern for his safety, and the need for intervention.
EpisodeKyle Byrtus (8 of Hearts, Florida)
PodcastThe Deck
Lynn Brennan shares her efforts to keep her son Kyle's case in the public eye and her struggles with his drug addiction.
06:14 - 10:26 (04:12)
Summary
Lynn Brennan shares her efforts to keep her son Kyle's case in the public eye and her struggles with his drug addiction.
EpisodeKyle Byrtus (8 of Hearts, Florida)
PodcastThe Deck
A mother finds out that a gun she thought was missing for years, stolen by her son before he was murdered, was actually in custody of the sheriff's office since 2015, potentially connected to his homicide.
10:27 - 17:10 (06:42)
Summary
A mother finds out that a gun she thought was missing for years, stolen by her son before he was murdered, was actually in custody of the sheriff's office since 2015, potentially connected to his homicide. Meanwhile, fugitives hop from hotel to hotel before returning to a drug house in Pine Manor, Florida, where they were arrested by a SWAT team.
EpisodeKyle Byrtus (8 of Hearts, Florida)
PodcastThe Deck
This podcast discusses the lack of cooperation in the Kyle Peterson case from individuals who were involved in his circle of friends nine years ago when he was killed and how it is hindering the investigation.
17:10 - 23:49 (06:38)
Summary
This podcast discusses the lack of cooperation in the Kyle Peterson case from individuals who were involved in his circle of friends nine years ago when he was killed and how it is hindering the investigation.
EpisodeKyle Byrtus (8 of Hearts, Florida)
PodcastThe Deck
This brief podcast clip asks for listener approval and directs them to the website for more information about advocacy work.
23:49 - 24:07 (00:18)
Summary
This brief podcast clip asks for listener approval and directs them to the website for more information about advocacy work.