Empty Frames
Season 1 is about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist: In the early hours of March 18th, 1990, two thieves posing as police officers were admitted into the Gardner Museum in Boston. In 81 minutes they stole 13 pieces of artwork, among the paintings stripped from their frames were works by Vermeer, Degas, and Rembrandt.Season 2 tackles other angles of art crime. We chat w/ owners of an antique store who found a famous stolen painting, we discuss a stolen da Vinci with Turbo, and we dig into Gardner heist minutia.Season 3 is back to the Gardner!
Episodes
New // Louvre Heist
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about the jewel heist at the Louvre in October of 2025. This episode was researched by Kathleen Studer. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Louvre_robbery https://www.bbc…
Bonus // The Million Dollar Car Detective
In this 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 the Car Detective. The ca…
Bonus // Ruby Red Handed
In this 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 Studios doc, Ruby Red Handed…
S3E20 - New Gardner Suspect & More
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Kerry Joyce AKA the Muddy River Fact Checker about his favorite suspect Rod Ramsay, was Abath involved and much more. Check out Kerry's site at https://gardnerheist.com/. Fo…
S3E19 - The 2025 Turbo Train
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Turbo Paul Hendry aka Art Hostage. Turbo is a return guest, is no stranger to making shocking statements and this conversation is no different. Follow Turbo on YT: https://w…
S3E18 - The Devil Wears Rothko w/ Barry Avrich
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with author and filmmaker Barry Avrich about his new book The Devil Wears Rothko about an intense forgery scheme involving priceless art. Get the book here: https://www.simonandsc…
S3E17 - Any Day Now w/ Eric Aronson
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with filmmaker Eric Aronson about his new movie, Any Day Now, based on the Gardner heist. We also speak about the publicity stunt that Eric and his team pulled in New York City th…
Crawlspace Bonus - New DB Cooper Discoveries w/ Eric Ulis
In this episode of Crawlspace, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by 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, …
S3E16 - Suspect Brian McDevitt Updates w/ Eric Ulis
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Eric Ulis about the Gardner heist suspect Brian McDevitt. We discuss Brian's timeline and his girlfriend at the time of the heist (Stephanie Rabinowitz)'s diary from 1990 and…
S3E15 - Artists as Thieves - Live w/ Charles Pinning
In this new episode recorded live on Youtube, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna again speak with Charles Pinning about his theory from episodes 6, 7, and 14 of season 3.Charles and Pamela Wall have developed a compelling theory on the Gardn…
S3E14 - New Info on Compelling Theory
In the first new episode in nearly two years, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna once again speak with Charles Pinning. Charles discusses some new details to his theory from episodes 6 and 7 of season 3.Charles and Pamela Wall have developed…
Introducing Dark Valley
We are very excited to introduce to our Crawlspace listeners a bonus episode, our new podcast series called Dark Valley! This investigative true-crime series covers America's unknown serial killer, told through the lens of their only surviv…
S3E13 - Remains from the Fireplace
In episode 12 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Stephanie Rabinowitz and Eric Ulis about their search for the stolen Gardner art. Stephanie was a friend of Brian McDevitt's. Brian was considered a suspect in the Gard…
Introducing Suspect: Vanished in the Snow
For more than three and a half decades, the disappearance of 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews was a mystery – a riddle neither authorities nor her family members could solve. The residents of her cloistered Colorado hometown had scoured every i…
Introducing: Crooked City: Youngstown, OH
From Marc Smerling, the creator of Crimetown and The Jinx, welcome to CROOKED CITY. The Saturday Evening Post dubbed Youngstown, Ohio “Crimetown U.S.A.” It was a mob town. Illegal gambling was so lucrative that a mob war raged for decades, …
S3E12 - Exploring the Brian McDevitt Theory
In episode 12 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Stephanie Rabinowitz and Eric Ulis about their thoughts on the Gardner heist. Stephanie was a friend of Brian McDevitt's. Brian was considered a suspect in the Gardner …
S3E11 - Warming Up a Cold Case w/ Eric Ulis
In episode 11 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Eric Ulis about his thoughts on the Gardner heist.Check out Eric's site: https://ericulis.com/.Check out NBC10's article here: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/new-…
S3E10 - Reporter Dennis House on Robert Gentile Interview
In episode 10 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with news anchor Dennis House about his interview with reputed mobster Robert Gentile. Check out Dennis House's interview here: https://dennishouse.tv/2021/02/12/my-intervie…
S3E9 - Hunting Down the Art w/ Charley Hill
In episode 9 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with art investigator Charley Hill about the Gardner art and his impressive history in recovering stolen art. Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4xoW…
S3E8 - Season 3 Debrief
This episode was originally published on Empty Frames on Stitcher Premium and Youtube on August 25th, 2020.In episode 8 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about season 3 so far and where it's going for the remaining episod…
Introducing MISSING
We want to introduce you to a true crime show with a mission to highlight the missing. It's from Tim and Lance - the hosts of Empty Frames. Please subscribe to Missing!Included clips are from recent series on Missing Erica Franolich, Phoeni…
S3E7 - The Gibbons Theory Continues
In episode 7 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Charles Pinning and Pamela Wall to dig deeper into their theory.Charles and Pamela have developed a compelling theory on the Gardner heist.Check out our Youtube video or…
S3E6 - The Art Liberation Front
In episode 6 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Charles Pinning and Pamela Wall. Charles and Pamela have developed a compelling theory on the Gardner heist.Check out our Youtube video or this Google Doc for some visua…
S3E5 - Laissez-faire w/ Cheyna Roth
In episode 5 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna talk with Cheyna Roth about the Gardner heist and her new book. Order Cheyna's book Cold Cases, which has a chapter on the Gardner: https://smile.amazon.com/Cold-Cases-Collection-U…
S3E4 - Gardner Theory Tour w/ Bill Thomas
In episode 4 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna talk with Bill Thomas about the Gardner heist and a roundtable of theories. Bill also discusses the time he and Steve Kurkjian toured the Gardner together.Bill has previously been …
S3E3 - Motion Sensors & Silent Alarms w/ Muddy
In episode 3 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna check in with the Muddy River Fact Checker about the art recovery effort, the motion sensors, the silent alarm and more.Visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: https://www.gardn…
S3E2 - The Turbo Train
In episode 2 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna talk with Turbo Paul Hendry about the recovery effort for the stolen Gardner artwork.Follow Turbo: https://www.instagram.com/arthostageturbopaul/.Check out Turbo's blog: http://sto…
S3E1 - Casey Sherman
In episode 1 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna talk with author and journalist Casey Sherman. Casey discusses his thoughts on the direction of the stolen Gardner artwork recovery effort.Check out Casey's books: https://www.amaz…
Casey Sherman
In episode 1 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna talk with author and journalist Casey Sherman. Casey discusses his thoughts on the direction of the stolen Gardner artwork recovery effort. Check out Casey's books: https://w…
Bonus - The Hands Resist Him
In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna are joined by artist Bill Stoneham, painter of The Hands Resist Him, a painting known as "haunted". We talk to Bill about his art, life, and this incredible painting.Check out Bill Stoneham'…
S2E6 - Gardner Heist Minutia
In season 2 of Empty Frames Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna continue their dive into the subject of art heists by getting a broader scope of the world in which these crimes take place.In episode 6 of season 2 Tim & Lance again talk to the…
S2E5 - Stolen da Vinci
In season 2 of Empty Frames Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna continue their dive into the subject of art heists by getting a broader scope of the world in which these crimes take place.In episode 5 of season 2 Tim & Lance again talk to Tur…
S2E4 - Dr. No w/ Turbo Paul
In season 2 of Empty Frames Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna continue their dive into the subject of art heists by getting a broader scope of the world in which these crimes take place.In episode 4 of season 2 Tim & Lance talk to Turbo Pau…
S2E3 - Shredding Banksy
In season 2 of Empty Frames Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna continue their dive into the subject of art heists by getting a broader scope of the world in which these crimes take place.In episode 3 of season 2 Tim & Lance talk to Aja Roman…
S2E2 - The Art Forger
In season 2 of Empty Frames Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna continue their dive into the subject of art heists by getting a broader scope of the world in which these crimes take place.In episode 2 of season 2 Tim & Lance talk to B.A. Shap…
S2E1 - Woman Ochre Returns
In season 2 of Empty Frames Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna continue their dive into the subject of art heists by getting a broader scope of the world in which these crimes take place.In episode 1 of season 2 Tim & Lance talk to Buck Burn…
Empty Frames S2 Trailer
Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna are back to tell you what's going in Empty Frames season 2.Check out the entire Crawlspace Media Network and all of it's excellent shows at http://crawlspace-media.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
S1E12 - Gardner Heist Draft '18
In episode twelve Tim & Lance have a draft to converse over their thoughts on who pulled off the heist, current art location, dark-horse ally, and more. In Empty Frames Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna (Missing Maura Murray, Crawlspace) dig …
S1E11 - The Turbo Plan
In episode eleven Tim & Lance talk to former swindler Turbo Paul Hendry about his thoughts on the Gardner heist, and how the artwork can be recovered.Visit Turbo's blog: http://arthostage.blogspot.com/.In Empty Frames Tim Pilleri & Lance Re…
S1E10 - Hacking the Heist
In episode ten Tim & Lance talk to Brendan Ciecko (Founder & CEO of Cuseum) about his exciting new project Hacking the Heist. But before that, the guys play an additional clip from their interview with Marj Galas of the episode Security Bre…