Crawlspace - Serial Killers
At Crawlspace we're interested in serial killers and criminal psychology. These are the episodes from our flagship show that are about serial killers like Zodiac, the Golden State Killer (Joseph D'Angelo), Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, LISK, Son of Sam (David Berkowitz), Green River Killer (Gary Ridgway), Bruce McArthur, Samuel Little, Fernando Hernandez Leyva, Lewis Lent, Christopher Wilder, the unknown Colonial Parkway Murderer and Connecticut River Valley Killers and more. Crawlspace began publishing episodes on February 1st, 2017 and these episodes range in original release date from 2017-2023.
Episodes
67 // The Serial Killer Tour Guide w/Johnny Trevisani
Welcome to Crawlspace, Serial Killers. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna sit down with new friend, author Johnny Trevisani. Johnny has taken a campy approach to serial killer education with his new book, The Serial Killer…
66 // Bundy, Dahmer, Rader - Analyzing Courtroom Statements From Serial Killers w/ Dr. Maryann White
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Dr. Maryann White about statements made by serial killers Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and Dennis Rader at their sentencing, and the co…
65 // NESK Update: Sunshine Stewart, Suspect Apprehended
Welcome to Crawlspace Serial Killers. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna provide an update to the rumored active New England Serial Killer. The latest body found was that of 48 year old Sunshine Stewart and 17 year old Dev…
64 // The Girl Who Took Down Gacy w/Courtney Lund O'Neil
Welcome to Crawlspace, Serial Killers. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by a new friend of the show, someone who puts a deeply personal spin on a familiar serial killer story. Courtney Lund O'Neil brings her d…
63 // Serial Killer Profiler Phil Chalmers on Speaking Truth To Evil
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with author and serial killer profiler Phil Chalmers about his new book, Speaking Truth to Evil, and much more. Check out Phil's site: https://www.philch…
62 // New England Serial Killer Update / Sunshine Stewart Homicide
Welcome to Crawlspace & Missing. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna provide a grim update to the rumored active New England Serial Killer. The latest body found was that of 48 year old Sunshine Stewart. Sunshine was a sail…
61 // Fear And Living In New England w/Prof. David Perlmutter
Welcome to Crawlspace, Serial Killers. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna once again try to understand the dark fascination people have with the possibility of a serial killer operating in New England. They are joined by P…
60 // Zodiac Killer Unmasked?!
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with old friend Mike Morford about his investigation into the identity of the Zodiac killer. Morf has an extensive history of covering the Zodiac case, includ…
59 // America's First Serial Killer w/ Christopher Daley
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna are joined by a new friend of the show, Mr. Christopher Daley. Christopher is a historian, public speaker, author and educator. The conversation is about America'…
58 // Expert Insight on New England Serial Killer w/ Dr. Michael Arntfield
Welcome to Crawlspace. This episode was previously published on Crawlspace on May 14th, 2025. This is the 4th episode we've produced in this series. In this new episode, Lance Reenstierna is joined by the great Dr. Michael Arntfield, a crim…
57 // Continuing Coverage of Possible Active Serial Killer in New England
In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna discuss updates on the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. This episode was previously published on Crawlspace on May 9th, 2025. This is part 3 of a special r…
56 // Updates on Possible Active Serial Killer in New England
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna discuss updates on the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. This episode was previously published on Crawlspace on April 29th, 2025. This is part 2 in this…
55 // Is There a New Serial Killer in New England?
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…
54 // The Crack City Strangler Benjamin Atkins w/ B.R. Bates
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 …
53 // Fmr Homicide Prosecutor Matt Murphy on LISK Suspect Rex Heuermann & Prosecuting Rodney Alcala
In this new episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by former homicide prosecutor and current legal analyst for ABC News, Matt Murphy. In this new interview, we speak about serial killers, Rodney Alcala, LISK suspect Rex Heuerman…
52 // Former Homicide Prosecutor Matt Murphy on Idaho 4 Murders and Kohberger Trial
In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by former homicide prosecutor, legal analyst for ABC News, and new author, Matt Murphy to discuss the murders of Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, and Xana Kernodle in …
51 // The Babydoll Killer John Eric Armstrong
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with authors B.R. Bates and Gerald Cliff of the new book The Baby Doll Serial Killer: The John Eric Armstrong Homicides. John Eric Armstrong is a convicted serial killer and Geral…
50 // Matt Murphy & His Book of Murder
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, former homicide prosecutor and current legal analyst for ABC News, Mr. Matt Murphy. In his new book, The Book of Murder, Matt …
49 // The Pill Mill Killer w/ Philip Eil
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have a eye-opening conversation with author and journalist, Philip Eil. Prescription for Pain is Eil's debut, an investigation lasting over a decade, with some pers…
48 // Riding w/ Serial Killer Robert Frederick Carr III
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by a friend of the show, Steve Fishman. Steve is an extremely accomplished journalist and podcaster. His hit show Empire on Blood is out for a "Director'…
47 // Jim Rathmann on Serial Killer Peter Mangs
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with investigative consultant Jim Rathmann about a new documentary that he is in called Under the Radar: Secrets of a Swedish Serial Killer.The docuseries is a compelling exploratio…
46 // Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. & The Colonial Parkway Murders w/ Bill Thomas
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by good friend and colleague, Bill Thomas. Bill, along with Kristin Dilley, hosts the excellent podcast, Mind Over Murder. Bill is the brother of Cathleen Th…
45 // Serial Killer Edward Wayne Edwards
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have a one-on-one discussion, breaking down the crimes and timeline of serial killer Edward Wayne Edwards. Edwards' span of known crime was from 1977 to 1996 but theorie…
44 // LISK & The Lost Girls Revisited
In this episode Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with author Robert Kolker of the New York Times bestselling book Lost Girls about the victims of the Long Island Serial Killer.This episode was originally published …
43 // The Monster Sam Little w/ Jillian Lauren
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with best selling author Jillian Lauren about her new book Behold The Monster about serial killer Samuel Little and her connection with him.This episode was origin…
42 // Killer on the Cape w/ Casey Sherman
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by author Casey Sherman to discuss his newest book, Helltown, about serial killer Tony Costa.Check out all of Casey Sherman's excellent books: https://www.ama…
41 // Finding America's Unknown Serial Killer
In this episode Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Jennifer Amell about their new podcast Dark Valley. Dark Valley is an investigative podcast from Crawlspace and Glassbox Media that is premiering on June 16th, …
40 // Jack the Ripper as an Artist w/ Gavin Whitehead
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by first time guest and current friend of the show, Mr. Gavin Whitehead. Gavin hosts the excellent historical true-crime show, The Art Of Crime. This conversa…
39 // Deciphering the Zodiac
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Jen Taylor and Chris Williamson about the Zodiac killer and their podcast Vanished.This episode was originally published on May 17th, 2023 on Crawlspace.Get…
38 // The Murder of Renée Bergeron w/Sarah Cailean
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna welcome a return guest to show. Former police officer, current investigator and fellow podcaster Sarah Cailean joins to discuss her 3+ year investigation into the murde…
37 // Mind of a Monster w/ Dr. Michelle Ward
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are fortunate enough to be graced by Dr. Michelle Ward. Dr. Ward been called the “real-life Clarice Starling” from Silence of the Lambs, and has starred in several crime…
36 // Mindhunting the Sheila Shepherd Case w/ Michael Arntfield
In this episode Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with author and criminologist Michael Arntfield about the unsolved murder of Sheila Shepherd, the killer couple Patricia and Allen Prue and much more.This episode wa…
35 // Top 10 Deadliest Serial Killers in North America
In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with Nick Emel of the 10ish podcast to speak about the top 10 deadliest serial killers. Names include Samuel Little, John Wayne Gacy, and much more.Check out the 10is…
34 // The Dark World of Death Fetish
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna explore the dark and dangerous world of death fetish. They have two amazing advocates joining them, LaDonna Humphrey & Alecia Lockhart, co-authors of Strangled and exper…
33 // Serial Killer Christopher Wilder - Part 2
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri, Lance Reenstierna and Jennifer Amell discuss serial killer Christopher Wilder. This is part 2 of 2.Check out our Crawlspace subscription service where we have a bonus show and ad-free epis…
32 // Serial Killer Christopher Wilder - Part 1
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri, Lance Reenstierna and Jennifer Amell discuss serial killer Christopher Wilder. This is part 1 of 2.Check out our Crawlspace subscription service where we have a bonus show and ad-free epis…
31 // The Murder of Amber Tuccaro
In this episode Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri, Lance Reenstierna and Jennifer Amell speak about the tragic disappearance and death of Amber Tuccaro from Edmonton, Canada. Amber went missing on August 18th, 2010 and her remains were located…
30 // Mister Monster - Morgan Rector
In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by a very unique guest, Mr. Morgan Rector. Morgan is the creator, producer and host of the show, Human Monsters. Morgan uses the abuse he endured as a child to skillfully, unapolog…
29 // Serial Killer Lewis Lent & Hidden Demons of the Berkshires
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by author Margery Metzger to speak about her new book Hidden Demons. In Hidden Demons Margery writes about child serial killer Lewis Lent and much more.This …
28 // Murder City's Michael Arntfield
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Michael Andrew Arntfield. Michael is a Canadian academic, author, criminologist, true crime broadcaster and podcaster, and a professor at the University o…