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 Jef...
Episodes
575 // The Wonderland Murders Part 2 w/ Eli Frankel
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined once again by author, tv producer, and LA crime historian, Mr. Eli Frankel. Eli continues his exploration into the brutal and gruesome Wonderland Murder…
574 // The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg w/ Nancy Schwartzman
In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Emmy Award winning filmmaker Nancy Schwartzman about her new documentary, "Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?". Ellen Greenberg wa…
573 // The Murder of Emma Merlotin w/ Bess Lovejoy
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by spooky friend of the show, the great writer, Bess Lovejoy. Bess discusses the brutal and tragic murder of Emma Merlotin in 1885 Portland Oregon…
572 // Fear & Justice in Dole Valley w/ Carolyn Ossorio
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by the great Seattle journalist, Carolyn Ossorio. Carolyn embarked on a project to shed light on the survivors and victims of an unknown serial killer fr…
571 // Capturing Their Killer - The Delphi Case w/ Libby's Mom Carrie Timmons and Producer Jane Latman
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Liberty German's mom Carrie Timmons and executive producer Jane Latman about the new docuseries, "Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on t…
570 // The Madman of Crystal Beach w/ M.F. Gross
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by first-time true crime author, Mr. M.F. Gross to discuss his debut book, Madman. In Madman, M.F. takes us back to 1949 to examine the brutal murder of…
569 // The Wonderland Massacre w/ Eli Frankel
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by the great television producer, author and LA crime historian, Mr. Eli Frankel. Eli delivers an incredible account of the brutal and gruesome Wo…
568 // Stalking Samantha w/ Samantha Stites
In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Samantha Stites from the new docuseries "Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror". Samantha recounts a terrifying story of being stalked for years by the…
567 // The Best Horror Podcast w/ Monique Sanchez and Amy Traydon
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna kick off the Spooky Season with some new friends! They are joined by Monique Sanchez and Amy Traydon of the fantastic new podcast, Another F*cking Horror Podcast. A…
566 // The Boy Fiend of Boston w/ Christopher Daley
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by friend of the show, master presenter, historian and all around good guy, Mr. Christopher Daley. Chris takes us back in time to 1871, Boston MA. …
565 // The Theft of the Most Beautiful Car in the World
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna welcome two new friends of the show to the conversation. Mr. Stayton Bonner & Mr. Joe Ford. Stayton wrote the book, The Million Dollar Car Detective and Joe Ford IS…
564 // Inside True Crime w/ Matthew Cox
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by entertaining, thought-provoking true-crime raconteur Matthew Cox. From his days pulling off some of the most elaborate and effective mortgage scams in mod…
563 // Ruby Red Handed w/ Maria Awes
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, executive producer and investigative journalist Maria Awes. Maria's production company, Committee Films, helmed the ABC News S…
562 // Missing Emmanuel Haro - Part 3 - Parents Arrested!
In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the disappearance of Emmanuel Haro from Cabazon, California on August 14th, 2025. This is part 3 of our coverage. Emmanuel is 7 months old with brown hair and…
561 // The Uncanny World of Maxim Furek
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna hop on the Maxim Furek ride and invite you all to join! Mr. Furek is an author and researcher whose work spans psychology, addictions, music journalism, and paranor…
560 // Missing Emmanuel Haro - 2 - Jake's History of Child Cruelty & A Possible Sighting of Emmanuel
In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of Emmanuel Haro from Yucaipa, California on August 14th, 2025. This is part 2 of our coverage. Emmanuel is 7 months old with bro…
559 // The Black Dahlia's Killer w/ Eli Frankel
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are thrilled to be joined by award winner producer, author and true crime enthusiast, Mr. Eli Frankel. Eli has written "Sisters In Death: The Black Dahlia, The Prai…
558 // Yucaipa Kidnapping - Where is Emmanuel Haro?
In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of Emmanuel Haro from Yucaipa, California on August 14th, 2025. Emmanuel is 7 months old with brown hair and brown eyes. He weig…
557 // Greg Scarpa: The Mafia's Grim Reaper w/Jonathan Dyer
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by author Jonathan Dyer. Jonathan has written the book, Legendary Evil: The Many Faces of a Mafia Killer which details the wild life and horrific crimes …
556 // Encounter with the Green River Killer
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Jill McCabe Johnson about an encounter she had with a man named Gary who was most likely Gary Ridgway - the Green River Killer. This episode was originally…
555 // The Serial Killer Tour Guide w/ Johnny Trevisani
Welcome to Crawlspace. 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 Travel Guide Ac…
554 // Out of the Madness w/ Trevor Aaronson & Ellie Knight
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by and old friend and a new friend. Trevor Aaronson & Ellie Knight are two award winning journalists who have teamed up to tell some of the most importan…
553 // Bonus Show // 3 // - Holly Piirainen, Murder of Dr. Eric Garcia
In this free version of the Bonus Show, Missing and Crawlspace's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss their recent episodes on the abduction and murder of Holly Pirrainen from Sturbridge, Massachusetts and the murder of Dr. Eric Garcia…
552 // The Murder of Dr. Eric Garcia w/ Chris Connelly
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by renowned journalist, Mr. Chris Connelly. Chris has a new show, Cold Blooded, Mystery in Alaska which is focused on the 2017 murder of beloved doctor, …
551 // 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…
550 // Undercover Life w/ Lou Valoze
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Lou Valoze about his incredible career as an undercover ATF agent. This episode was originally published on Crawlspace on August 11th, 2021. Check out Lou's…
549 // Idaho 4 Victim Impact Statements & Reaction
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna play clips and react to the recent family victim impact statements from the hearing at the sentencing of Bryan Kohberger. Kohberger's victims were Kaylee Goncalves…
548 // Missing Carolyn Pruyser - Part 2
In this new episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Laura Riste about the mysterious disappearance of Carolyn Pruyser from Peace River, Alberta, Canada on May 17th, 1984. Carolyn's car was left on Kaufman Hill Road near midnigh…
547 // Missing Carolyn Pruyser - Part 1
In this new episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Laura Riste about the mysterious disappearance of Carolyn Pruyser from Peace River, Alberta, Canada on May 17th, 1984. Carolyn's car was left on Kaufman Hill Road near midnigh…
546 // NESK Update: Sunshine Stewart, Suspect Apprehended
Welcome to Crawlspace. 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 Deven Young has be…
545 // British Bigfoot, Conspiracies & Much More - A Tribute to James McMahon
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with writer, podcaster and fun guy James McMahon about British Bigfoot, alien big cats, the Smiley Face Killer theory, conspiracy theories and so much more.…
544 // The Girl Who Took Down Gacy w/ Courtney Lund O'Neil
Welcome to Crawlspace. 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 debut book Postmo…
543 // CRAWLSPACE CLASSIC: The Haunting of Jackie Hernandez p.2
Welcome to this Crawlspace Classic episode! In this episode - PART TWO OF TWO - Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by friend of the show, Christy Arnhart who brings to the table the absolutely riveting and terrifying story of Jacki…
542 // CRAWLSPACE CLASSIC: The Haunting of Jackie Hernandez p.1
Welcome to this Crawlspace Classic episode! In this episode - PART ONE OF TWO - Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by friend of the show, Christy Arnhart who brings to the table the absolutely riveting and terrifying story of Jacki…
The Bonus Show Live!
Welcome to The Bonus Show, by Crawlspace Media! In this episode, recorded live on July 18th 2025, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna discuss the episodes they released on the Missing Podcast and the Crawlspace Podcast. They also provide liste…
541 // Sweet Bobby w/ Bobby Taghavi
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna sit down with new friend of the show, Mr. Bobby Taghavi. In his 19 year legal career, Bobby handled over 90 trials to verdict in civil and criminal cases. He spent …
540 // 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.philchal…
539 // 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…
538 // Fiction in True Crime w/ Megan Abbott
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, the great writer, Megan Abbott. Megan is prolific in her field with her primary focus on true crime stories. Although her book…
537 // Death & Lovejoy w/ Bess Lovejoy
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by another new friend of the show, the wonderful Bess Lovejoy. Bess is a journalist and an author with a primary focus on all things macabre. The discuss…