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
586 // Uncovering The Boston Stranglers w/ Casey Sherman
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined once again by the great investigative journalist, author and documentarian, Casey Sherman. For this conversation, Casey delivers a deeply personal story …
585 // A Killer Interview w/ David Scott
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are honored to host veteran Emmy and Peabody winning journalist, Mr. David Scott. David’s become an expert at interviewing convicted and incarcerated killers and hi…
584 // The Impact of A.I. In True Crime w/ Prof. David Perlmutter
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by friend of the show, Prof. David Perlmutter. David is a professor of Media & Communications at Texas Tech University and, along with being a veri…
583 // The Haunting of the Smurl Family w/ Maxim Furek
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by the fantastic Maxim Furek. This is a wide ranging conversation that spans many paranormal and spiritual topics but focuses on the 1974 - 1989 ha…
582 // The Murder of Vanessa Guillén w/ John Quiñones
In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ABC News correspondent John Quiñones about the disappearance and murder of 20 year old soldier Vanessa Guillén from Fort Hood, Texas in April of 2020. This…
581 // The FBI's Real Profiler w/ Julia Cowley
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have a great discussion with retired FBI profiler, Julia Cowley. Julia has a podcast called The Consult and it's very much worth the listen, check it out! The conve…
580 // He Confessed to Murdering His Parents on TV - The Disturbing Tale of Lorenz Kraus
In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about a wild and recent story out of Albany, New York. On September 25th, 2025, 53 year old Lorenz Kraus called CBS6 and asked to do an interview. During the in…
579 // Bodies in New England - Live at Crime Con '25 w/ Joseph Scott Morgan
In this new episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Joseph Scott Morgan of Body Bags to discuss this wild incident in true crime media. In March of 2024, the media began to report on the strange discovery of bodies found in …
578 // The Curse of Julia Brown w/ Brandon Schexnayder
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by old friend of the show, fellow podcaster and the great storyteller, Brandon Schexnayder. Brandon introduces Ms. Julia Brown, a rumored Vodou pra…
577 // Vampires of the French Quarter w/ Brandon Schexnayder
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna invite their listeners to go on a journey with them. One that takes them to the deep south and to a time where vampires roamed the streets of New Orleans. The guest toda…
576 // Defining A Stalker w/Joseph Dalu
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, Mr. Joseph Dalu. Joe is the founder and president of Premiere Group International, a security and private investigation compan…
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…