Vinnie Coppola

True Stories From A Real Private Eye

This podcast follows Atlanta private investigator Lynn Lambdin as he recounts the most gripping, bizarre, and unexpectedly funny moments from 30+ years on the job. Each episode dives into a real case, revealing the colorful characters he’s encountered, the dangerous and sometimes absurd situations he’s navigated, and the behind‑the‑scenes reality of investigative work. Blending true crime, personal storytelling, and a touch of humor, this show offers an ent

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Vinnie Coppola

Category

True Crime

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Case 74: Property Laws 05.07.2026

Lynn recounts a humorous online confrontation he was involved in, which prompts him to explain property laws and a dog bite case he handled. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Questions for Lynn or Vinnie? Email them here: RealPrivateEyeStories@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Simple Funding, LLC https://www.simplefundingllc.com 678-855...

Case 73: Fun With Cops 28.06.2026

Lynn provides guidance on the legal obligations that police officers must adhere to and humorously suggests strategies for getting under their skin. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Questions for Lynn or Vinnie? Email them here: RealPrivateEyeStories@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Simple Funding, LLC https://www.simplefundingllc.com...

Case 72: They Are Listening 21.06.2026

Lynn cautions about the potential for everyday devices and services to engage in surveillance, highlighting the associated risks and offers actionable solutions. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Questions for Lynn or Vinnie? Email them here: RealPrivateEyeStories@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Simple Funding, LLC https://www.simplef...

Case 71: A Little More Dirt 14.06.2026

Lynn exposes some more "dirt" about former colleagues. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Questions for Lynn or Vinnie? Email them here: RealPrivateEyeStories@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Simple Funding, LLC https://www.simplefundingllc.com 678-855-6232 and The Accident Attorneys of Monge & Associates https://www.becau...

Case 70: Rob Peter Pay Paul 07.06.2026

Lynn recounts a case where a young girl was injured in an accident and her mother insisted upon an unusual condition before signing with the attorney. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Questions for Lynn or Vinnie? Email them here: RealPrivateEyeStories@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Simple Funding, LLC https://www.simplefundingllc.c...

Case 69: No Snitches 31.05.2026

Lynn recounts a case in which a convicted felon attempted to sue the state but received no support from fellow inmates. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Watch Bad Uber Driver on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EaXRe4ySI0s?si=g8Xrrl7gqXGC7xhE Bad Uber Driver 2: https://youtu.be/e14Vx6mnMhU?si=TB0BnHAfUpiJ3WLh Questions for Lynn or Vinnie? Email the...

Case 68: Accident Or Murder 24.05.2026

Lynn recounts a case in which he was tasked with investigating a suspicious accident that resulted in a fatality. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Questions for Lynn or Vinnie? Email them here: RealPrivateEyeStories@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Simple Funding, LLC https://www.simplefundingllc.com 678-855-6232 and The Accident Atto...

Case 67: Elitist Take Down 17.05.2026

Lynn recounts a confrontation with an uppity lawyer during a deposition and how he threw her off her game. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Questions for Lynn or Vinnie? Email them here: RealPrivateEyeStories@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Simple Funding, LLC https://www.simplefundingllc.com 678-855-6232 and The Accident Attorneys o...

Case 66: A Little Dirt 10.05.2026

This week Lynn makes good on an old promise to reveal a little "dirt" about some of his former colleagues. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Check out the Black Widow episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wEDPDzzvj4E?si=WtkpvvSno6NJoRPZ Check out the following episode where Ken Kraus makes his first appearance on the show to verify s...

Case 65: Fake Witness 03.05.2026

Lynn recounts a car accident case involving an alleged witness. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Get Ken Kraus' book and read about his ordeal in Evin Prison: https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Endures-Hell-SPECIAL-Hostage/dp/B0CP7T5JYH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=250BWVO6X0O10&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.b48pIIv2Z-QFySGCMtE6W_-J4X2zexa5VSy5NvcLLieF6loWL37GRfHO...

Case 64: Evil Woman 26.04.2026

Lynn recounts a case he refers to as "the most heart-breaking" of his 30+ year career working as a private investigator. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Check out The Terrell Peterson case on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pkh5a8XIXJ8?si=0d3JT4lje6_OhG98 Need a laugh after this episode? Watch Vinnie's "Bad Uber Driver" on...

Case 63: Two Personal Stories 19.04.2026

Lynn presents two distinct instances that unequivocally demonstrate the pervasive corruption inherent within the system. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Questions for Lynn or Vinnie? Email them here: RealPrivateEyeStories@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Simple Funding, LLC https://www.simplefundingllc.com 678-855-6232 and The Accide...

Case 62: Who's At Fault 12.04.2026

Lynn recounts a case involving a wheelchair-bound individual who was unjustly held responsible for an accident. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Questions for Lynn or Vinnie? Email them here: RealPrivateEyeStories@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Simple Funding, LLC https://www.simplefundingllc.com 678-855-6232 and The Accident Attorn...

Case 61: To Catch A Cheater 05.04.2026

Lynn explains the tactics and tools employed by individuals to deceive their partners, the subtle clues that ignite suspicion, and the methods used to expose their infidelity. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Questions for Lynn or Vinnie? Email them here: RealPrivateEyeStories@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Simple Funding, LLC https...

Case 60: Tools Of The Trade 29.03.2026

Lynn explains how payoffs can be a valuable tool in the private investigation industry. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Questions for Lynn or Vinnie? Email them here: RealPrivateEyeStories@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Simple Funding, LLC https://www.simplefundingllc.com 678-855-6232 and The Accident Attorneys of Monge & Assoc...

Case 59: Iran's First Hostage 15.03.2026

Lynn and Vinnie welcome Marine Sergeant Ken Kraus back to the program to explain the events preceding his capture by Iranian terrorists during the embassy siege in Tehran and hear his insights and opinions on the current conflict in Iran. Plus, Ken reveals some exciting news. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Get Sgt. Kraus' book "A...

Case 58: Drunk Rock Star 08.03.2026

Lynn recounts a case where a notable rock star was involved in an accident while intoxicated and the legal proceedings that followed. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Check out Episode 2 where Lynn was tasked to serve one of the most renowned pop stars on the planet: https://youtu.be/gZAHvQts43c?si=2knk4tjIIev7QPPV Do you believe you know wh...

Case 57: Nancy Guthrie 01.03.2026

Lynn and Vinnie examine the enigma surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, scrutinizing the available evidence and conducting an analysis to propose plausible explanations for the circumstances surrounding it. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Questions for Lynn or Vinnie? Email them here: RealPrivateEyeStories@gmail.com Check out the epis...

Case 56: Welcome To Atlanta 22.02.2026

Lynn recounts a murder case that transpired within months of his relocation to Atlanta, detailing the coincidental circumstances that linked him to both the perpetrator and the victim. Read more about the Julie Love case: https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2011-01-13/execution-set-emmanuel-hammond-convicted-brutal-1988-murder-preschool Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lyn...

Case 55: Hurt On The Job 15.02.2026

Lynn recounts a tragic situation where a young man was injured severely while at work and the elusive insurance company that kept refusing to pay what was clearly a cut and dry case. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Questions for Lynn or Vinnie? Email them here: RealPrivateEyeStories@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Simple Funding, LL...

Case 54: Insurance Scam Fail 08.02.2026

Lynn recounts a case where a woman’s excessive greed overpowered her sound judgment, leading to life-altering consequences.  Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Questions for Lynn or Vinnie? Email them here: RealPrivateEyeStories@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Simple Funding, LLC https://www.simplefundingllc.com 678-855-6232 and The Ac...

Case 53: Lazy Civil Servants 01.02.2026

Lynn recounts a personal encounter with law enforcement that highlights the challenges and frustrations of dealing with bureaucracy sparking a broader discussion on accountability and the importance of community support. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Questions for Lynn or Vinnie? Email them here: RealPrivateEyeStories@gmail.com This episo...

Case 52: Weak Judge 25.01.2026

Lynn recounts a challenging case involving a reluctant recipient of service, discusses the legal nuances regarding service of process in Georgia, the tactics used by insurance companies and surmises why the verdict was delayed unnecessarily. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com This episode is sponsored by: Simple Funding, LLC https://www.simple...

Case 51: Happy Ending 18.01.2026

Lynn recounts a night at The Punchline Comedy Club where an intoxicated couple's celebratory evening spirals into chaos, but despite all the trouble they caused themselves, the story concludes on a hopeful note. Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com Check out Grant Turner as Ricky Mokel: https://www.rickymokel.com https://www.facebook.com/ric...

Case 50: The Root Of All Evil 11.01.2026

Lynn recounts a few cases where money tore families apart and led to irrational and unethical choices. Watch Sonny's commercial on YouTube: https://youtu.be/htpPShUO7y8 Host: Vinnie Coppola https://www.vinnie.com Detective: Lynn Lambdin https://www.lwias.com This episode is sponsored by: Simple Funding, LLC https://www.simplefundingllc.com 678-855-6232 and The Accident Attorneys of Monge &...

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