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

January 25, 2026 47 mins
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by musician, artist and the man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in March of 1981, Mr. John Hinckley Jr. John is very candid as he tells his life story and all the factors that culminated to that life shattering moment. Also joining is Jason Norman, co-author of the new book, John Hinckley Jr. Who I Really Am. Get a copy o...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna continue their coverage on the unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, aka, The Black Dahlia. They are joined by William J. Mann an award-winning author, Hollywood historian, and professor of popular culture. William's latest book is titled, Black Dahlia, and it's available wherever you get your books. Pick up your copy here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/...
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In this episode, ⁠Crawlspace Media⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Cathy Tarr of the ⁠Fowler O'Sullivan Foundation⁠ about the disappearances of Roy Prifogle on March 4th, 2020 and Melissa Lane on June 15th, 2020. Both persons disappeared from the same geographical area near Idyllwild, California. This episode was previously published on Missing on January 12th, 2026. More info on Roy Prifogle's disappearance: ⁠ht...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode previously aired on our sister show, MISSING, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with Olivia McKenzie from True Crime Society to discuss her new podcast, Below The Surface. We discuss murderous moms like Susan Smith, and we speak about the disappearance of Melodee Buzzard. Follow Olivia on IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tcsolivia/⁠⁠. Check out Below the Surface: Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are again joined old friend of the show, Dr. David Perlmutter. The topic this week is trying to understand the killings of Brown University students Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov and Ella Cook & MIT professor Dr. Nuno Loureiro. Check out Dr. Perlmutter's work: ⁠https://www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/faculty/faculty/dperlmutter.php⁠ Follow Crawlspace: IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...
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In this new episode, ⁠Crawlspace Media⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with investigator Sarah Cailean about the mysterious disappearance of Misty Copsey from Puyallup, Washington on September 17th, 1992. If you have information in the disappearance of Misty Copsey, please call the Puyallup PD at 253-770-3343. This episode was previously published on Missing on 12/25/25. Check out Sarah's work: ⁠https://www.sarahcaile...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by old friend of the show, Dr. David Perlmutter. The three of them discuss the horrific murders of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner at the hands of their son Nick. Dr. Perlmutter is a professor of Media & Communications at Texas Tech University. Check out Dr. Perlmutter's work: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/faculty/faculty/dperlm...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by friend of the show, Dr. Adam Jortner. Adam is an expert of impossible history and the conversation spans from the literal definition of Monster, the Salem Witch Trials, Zombies, Bigfoot, and much more. Check out The Great Courses from Audible, featuring several of Dr. Jortners lessons: https://www.audible.com/author/Adam-Joseph-Jortn...
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December 31, 2025 62 mins
In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about the year of 2025 and how it began in a legal battle. We discuss our trip to Crime Con, discuss some favorite conversations, and mention some of the friends we made along the way. Let us know what you think on Spotify or Youtube! Thanks for listening! Follow Crawlspace: IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.insta...
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In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Rebecca and Isabella about their cousin Megan Trussell. And about the movie they're working on in memory of Megan. Megan went missing after leaving her college dorm on February 9th, 2025 after an argument with her roommate. She was reported missing a few days later and was found deceased on February 15th, 2025. This episode was previously published o...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, the great true-crime documentarian and journalist, Joshua Zeman. Joshua is responsible for Cropsey, Killer Legends, The Killing Season, Murder Mountain, Sons of Sam, Checkpoint Zoo, just to name a few. He also is behind the podcast Sinister and Monster: Hunting the Long Island Serial Killer. Check out everything Joshu...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, the great actor Tobias Jelinek. Tobias began his career as the teenage bully in the hit film, Hocus Pocus but his recent performance as mass murderer Richard Speck has allowed him to truly showcase his talents. Watch Tobias in Monster: The Ed Gein Story https://www.netflix.com/title/81783093 Follow Tobias: https://...
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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna host a live fundraiser for the non-profit ⁠⁠Private Investigations For the Missing⁠⁠. In part two we speak with survivor, author, and advocate Kathy Picard and Roger Canaff - former special prosecutor, author, and nationally recognized advocate for victims of violence against women and children. This episode was originally published on Missing on December 5t...
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In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna host a live fundraiser for the non-profit ⁠Private Investigations For the Missing⁠. In part one we speak with PIFTM's founder Bruce Maitland, then we're joined by Alison Duiker and former Pennsylvania Jeff Walters to speak about the disappearance of Alison's mom Lonene Rogers from Hayfield Township, Pennsylvania on January 7th, 1981. Check out the site and mak...
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In this episode, ⁠Crawlspace Media⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Vanessa Diaz and Joseph Trussell about the mysterious death of their daughter, Megan Trussell. Megan went missing after leaving her college dorm on February 9th, 2025 after an argument with her roommate. She was reported missing a few days later and was found deceased on February 15th, 2025. If you have any information in the case please text or ca...
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In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Vanessa Diaz and Joseph Trussell about the mysterious death of their daughter, Megan Trussell. Megan went missing after leaving her college dorm on February 9th, 2025 after an argument with her roommate. She was reported missing a few days later and was found deceased on February 15th, 2025. If you have any information in the case please text or call...
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In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Elin Lantz Lesser about her new podcast, America's Crime Lab. We speak about the murder of Carla Walker from Fort Worth, Texas and how Othram Labs stepped in with advanced DNA and genetic genealogy technology to help solve the case. This episode was originally published on Missing on October 9th, 2025. Listen here: Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify...
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In this episode, ⁠Crawlspace Media⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of Paige Renkoski from Fowlerville, Michigan on May 24th, 1990 with Nina Innsted of ⁠Already Gone⁠. This episode was previously published on Missing on October 6th, 2025. If you have any information on the disappearance of Paige Renksoki please call the Livingston County Sheriff's Dept at 517-540-7880. Check out Already ...
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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by author Eli Frankel to discuss his new book, "Sisters In Death: The Black Dahlia, The Prairie Heiress, and Their Killer." This is a groundbreaking account of the gruesome 1941 murder of Leila Welsh and the equally horrific 1947 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠murder of Elizabeth Short. Eli believes the murders are connected and one man is responsible. This conversation aired live on Missing...
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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, Dr. Adam Jortner. Adam is the Goodwin-Philpott Professor of History at Auburn University and has contributed his expertise in a series for Audible called The Great Courses. Dr. Jortner speaks about the rise of 80s slasher movies and their cultural impact and inspiration in the lecture, Slash and Grab: Horror of the 1980...
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