Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries

Crawlspace is where crime meets culture. We host interesting conversations about unsolved murders, serial killers, cold cases and paranormal activity. We go beyond entertainment as we dig deeper to tell stories of crimes, vanished people, and injustices. Our guests include survivors, authors, journalists, podcasters, advocates, and educators. Starting in 2017 with a deep dive into the disappearance of Brianna Maitland, Crawlspace is hosted by Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna of the Missing Maura Murray and Missing podcasts. Frequent topics include unsolved murders like the JonBenét Ramsey case, wrongful convictions like John Giuca, serial killers like the Zodiac killer, Christopher Wilder, and Jeffrey Dahmer. We speak with experts in criminal psychology like Dr Michelle Ward, survivors like Jane Boroski, and even Satanist Lucien Greaves. But we also have a lighter side where we discuss ghosts and paranormal activity, weird cryptids like Bigfoot and Mothman, and fun mysteries like the dolls found in a Michigan couple’s mailbox. Authors like Jon Ronson, Rabia Chaudry, and Daniel Stone have joined us and we’ve even spoken with familiar names in comedy and entertainment like Melissa Rivers, Patrick Hinds, and Dave Holmes. Crawlspace is a Crawlspace Media production.

Episodes

May 7, 2025 66 mins
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, Prof. Deborah Blum. Deborah is the Director of the Knight Science Journalism at MIT in Cambridge Massachusetts. Deborah is also a prolific writer and an expert on the wonders and the deadly nature of all the poisons! Check out all of Deborah’s work: https://deborahblum.com/ Follow Deborah: Twitter: https://twitter.c...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined for the first time by Dr. John Baranchok, a neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist who now uses his scientific approach to break down how to research and responsibly encounter the elusive Bigfoot. Check out John's work here: https://hangar1publishing.com/collections/cryptids/products/grasping-sasquatch https://hangar1publishing.com/blogs...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with author B. R. Bates about her new book on serial killer Benjamin Atkins. Her book is called The Crack City Strangler, and it's the second in her series on Murders in the Motor City. Don't miss B. R. tell us about her book the Babydoll Serial Killer on episode 482 of Crawlspace. Check out B. R.'s site: brbates.com. Amazon: https://a.co/d/2L5...
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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna discuss updates on the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. On March 6th, 2025 the remains of Paige Fannon are found near Norwalk, Connecticut by Norwalk police scuba team and fire rescue team. Authorities located clothing and personal items left on the bank of the Norwalk River before eventually discovering Fannon’s body.  Also on March 6th an u...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined once again by renowned journalist & author, Casey Sherman. Casey’s latest book, Book in the Water tells the tragic story of Nathan Carman and the fall of the Chakalos family.  You can pick up Casey’s book at you local book seller or at the following: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Water-Untold-Family-Tragedy/dp/1728298199 https://www.rjjulia.com/e...
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April 26, 2025 74 mins
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode originally published on Missing on April 3rd, 2025, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of Dorothy Arnold from Manhattan, New York City on December 12th, 1910. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to Missing. This episode was researched by Kathleen Studer. Sources: https://charleyproject.org/case/dorothy-harriet-camille-arnold. https://www.ame...
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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. Since March of 2025 at least six bodies have been found and people have starting wondering if there was a serial killer. We discuss each case and weigh the possibilities of foul play. On March 6th, 2025 the remains of Paige Fannon are found near Norwalk, Connecticut by Norwalk police scuba team and...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by ABC journalist Brad Mielke to discuss the phenomenon that is the second trial of Karen Read. In the early morning hours of January 29, 2022, Boston Police Department Officer John O'Keefe was found dead outside the home of Boston Police Officer Brian Albert in Canton, Massachusetts by his girlfriend, Karen Read.  In the new podcast, The Crime S...
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April 20, 2025 68 mins
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by journalist, author, podcaster and new friend of the show, Leah Sottile. Leah has written a new book called Blazing Eye Sees All. Sottile seeks to understand the quest for New Age spirituality in an era of fear that has made us open to anything that claims to bring relief from war, the climate crisis, COVID 19, and the myriad of other issues we...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Jonathan Schwartz, the former business manager of high profile clients like Alanis Morissette, Beyonce, Linkin Park, Halsey and more. In 2017 Schwartz pled guilty to embezzling nearly 5 million dollars from Morissette and was sentenced to 6 years in prison. He has been released, is now a convicted felon working to help others struggling with a...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by author, historian and friend of the show, Mr. Daniel Stone. Daniel has written a new book, American Poison: A Deadly Invention and the Woman Who Battled for Environmental Justice. The story chronicles the life of Alice Hamilton, a trailblazing doctor and public health activist who took on the booming auto industry and the deadly dangers of le...
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April 9, 2025 64 mins
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with pulitzer Prize winning journalist Gilbert King about the release of season 2 of his runaway hit true crime podcast Bone Valley. Listen to Bone Valley here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZNyfZVK93493scltYssSf. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bone-valley/id1643974551. Follow Gilbert here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/gilbertkingpics/. X: https...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by the one and only, Mr. Eric Ulis. Eric is an unwavering and tireless investigator who has made it a mission of his to discover the true identity of the legendary famous skyjacker, DB Cooper. Follow Eric Ulis: https://ericulis.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCewfNi-lPOshvd9t55NXbbA/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericulis IG:...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, Prof. Rebecca Lemov to discuss the reality of brain-washing and mind control from a historical perspective up to modern times. Rebecca's book, The Instability of Truth is available here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-instability-of-truth-brainwashing-mind-control-and-hyper-persuasion-rebecca-lemov/21479404?ean=9781...
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March 30, 2025 71 mins
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined once again by the True Crime Guy, Mike Morford to break down the completely ridiculous slasher movie, April Fool's Day, just in time for the holiday. These movie review episodes are also available on our new feed, Movies by Crawlspace! Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kMGelQbnUlqWmmjdk5hsK?si=91153b66040c40e5 https://podcasts.a...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Scott Payne, aka - Pale Horse. Scott spent years infiltrating hate groups and white supremacy cells in the United States in an attempt to eradicate as much hate as possible. He made it out alive and shares some of his most harrowing stories in this episode. To pick up your copy of Code Name: Pale Horse, go to... https://bookshop.org/p/books/...
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In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Dr. Thais Gibson about the dark tetrad personality type and the characteristics that come with it. The tetrad is made up of narcissism, psychopathy, machiavellianism, and sadism. This interview was previously published on Missing on March 6th, 2025. Check out the Personal Development School: https://university.personaldevelopmentschool.com/. Follow the Thais Gibson pod...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna go to Hell with the delightfully macabre science writer, Erika Engelhaupt. In her new book, Go To Hell, Erika takes readers on a tour to dozens of locations all over the globe where the dreaded gateway to Hell is reportedly located. To get your copy of Go To Hell: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Go-Hell/Erika-Engelhaupt/9781426223532?id=9180623769461 http...
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These movie review episodes are also available on our new feed, Movies by Crawlspace! Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kMGelQbnUlqWmmjdk5hsK?si=91153b66040c40e5 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-by-crawlspace/id1801586458 And anywhere else you get your shows! Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna once again sit down with ole friend Mike Morford to continue their ve...
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In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer to speak about her coverage of recent crime cases - including Luigi Mangione, Karen Read, the Idaho 4, OJ Simpson and more. Follow Jennifer on Twitter: https://x.com/coffindafferfbi. Follow Jennifer's podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-the-case-with-jen-coffindaffer-fbi/id1727608519. Spotify: https://ope...
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