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Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries

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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.
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Episodes

449 // Torn From the Headlines - Charges in the Death of Matthew Perry

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with Dr David Perlmutter and Chloe Canter about charges in the death of Matthew Perry. Torn From the Headlines is originated by David D. Perlmutter. Sources: https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/five-defendants-including-two-doctors-charged-connection-actor-matthew-perrys-fatal https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/20/us/matthew-perry-death-5-charged/index.html https://www.youtube.com/live/Xu4_gnRUQoY?feature=shared http...

Aug 28, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 449

448 // Torn From the Headlines - Trump Assassination Attempt

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with Dr David Perlmutter and Chloe Canter about the Trump attempted assassination. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/crawlspacepodcast/. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast. YT: https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace. Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrawlspacePod. FB: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast/. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340. Spo...

Jul 26, 202448 minEp. 448

Quick Update

We've got a quick update on our upcoming publishing schedule. Follow Crawlspace: IG: https://www.instagram.com/crawlspacepodcast/. TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast. YT: https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace. X: https://twitter.com/CrawlspacePod. FB: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast/. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58cll3enTW2SNmbJUuLsrt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

May 30, 20242 min

447 // Annabelle Doll & Phantom Barber of Pascagoula

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak about two stories that interest them. First it's the Annabelle doll. What's the story? How close are the movies? What's the deal with the Warren's? Next is the Phantom Barber of Pascagoula. What's the story with this home invader who clipped kids's hair while they slept? Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/annabelle-doll. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annabelle_(doll). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_and_Lorr...

Feb 21, 202459 minEp. 447

446 // Murder in Hollywood w/ Casey Sherman

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have another fascinating discussion with the great Casey Sherman. Casey is an acclaimed journalist and author of more than ten books. He is also a contributing writer for Esquire, Time, The Washington Post, and Boston Magazine. His latest book, A Murder In Hollywood, is the subject of this conversation and in it, Casey digs deep to uncover the dark underbelly of old-time Hollywood. Join us as we navigate through the live...

Feb 14, 202456 minEp. 446

445 // Slaycation 2 w/ Kim & Adam "Tex" Davis

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna extend their friendship with the creators of the Slaycation podcast. On Dec. 27th, 2023 they were joined by Jerry Kolber and today they have the pleasure of speaking with Jerry's co-hosts/co-creators, Kim & Adam "Tex" Davis. This is a great conversation that highlights three stories they cover in Slaycation (Shanquella Robinson, Gabe & Tina Watson, and Harold & Toni Henthorn) and includes several laughs and t...

Feb 07, 202456 minEp. 445

444 // 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 Thomas who, along with her girlfriend Rebecca Ann Dowski, were the first victims of the serial killer that terrorized couples in the region of the Colonial Parkway in Virginia between 1986 and 1989. In January of 2024, a man named Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. was na...

Jan 31, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 444

443 // Pierce Brosnan Charged, Scary Tumbleweeds, Funeral Home Felonies, and more!

In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about several weird news stories in a series we like to call Weirdspace. First we speak about the criminal charges recently filed against Pierce Brosnan. Next we discuss a large tumbleweed and scary tumbleweeds in general. Then we discuss a gross story out of Colorado where two owners of the Return to Nature funeral home are charged with sickening things. Then we name the winner of the World's Ugliest Lawn Contest. Our next story is about a...

Jan 17, 202454 minEp. 443

442 // Special MISSING Episode / The Hunt For Brianna Maitland w/ Greg Overacker Part 2

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna present to their fine listeners part two of a conversation that took place on their other show MISSING. Private Investigator Greg Overacker joins to discuss his new book, The Hunt for Brianna Maitland: The Relentless Pursuit of Answers to One of Vermont’s Biggest Mysteries. As most of you know, Greg is the primary investigator into the Brianna Maitland’s disappearance which took place in Montgomery, Vermont on March 19th ...

Jan 14, 202454 minEp. 442

441 // Special MISSING Episode / The Hunt For Brianna Maitland w/ Greg Overacker Part 1

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna present to their fine listeners part one of a conversation that took place on their other show MISSING. Private Investigator Greg Overacker joins to discuss his new book, The Hunt for Brianna Maitland: The Relentless Pursuit of Answers to One of Vermont’s Biggest Mysteries. As most of you know, Greg is the primary investigator into the Brianna Maitland’s disappearance which took place in Montgomery, Vermont on March 19th ...

Jan 10, 202452 minEp. 441

440 // Three Black Christmases w/ Mike Morford

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are delighted to welcome Mike Morford back to the show. All the crime discussed in this conversation centers around the fictional world of Billy Lenz as he slays his way through the holidays. In 1974 Bob Clark's Black Christmas hit the theaters and terrified millions since. Half a century later, 2 remakes were produced and we break down all 3 films here. Keep up to speed with everything Morf has going on by visiting AbJa...

Jan 03, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 440

439 // Crawlspace 2023 Classic // The Dark World of Death Fetish

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna take listeners back to February of 2023 and revisit a classic "best of" episode! They have two amazing advocates joining them, LaDonna Humphrey & Alecia Lockhart, co-authors of Strangled and experts in this seedy community. Their relationship was born from a moment in Alecia's past that was revealed to be a crucial element in the murder of Melissa Witt. And their stories only get more incredible from there. Listen to...

Dec 31, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 439

438 // Slaycation w/ Jerry Kolber

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by a new friend, Jerry Kolber. Mr. Kolber is a seasoned television producer with a number of hit shows to his credit. Jerry's newest project is the podcast, Slaycation, which he produces and hosts along with Kim & Adam Davis. Slaycation tells the stories of people who met their untimely end while on vacation. The Slaycation podcast premieres on January 9th, 2024, subscribe now: Apple https://podcasts.apple...

Dec 27, 202346 minEp. 438

437 // 'Tis The Season of Krampus! A Crawlspace Holiday Classic w/Rae Paoletta

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna bring back a Holiday Classic! They speak with Rae Paoletta about the creepy Christmas legend of Krampus, one of their favorite holiday traditions. Enjoy! Check out Rae's article on Krampus: https://www.inverse.com/article/39071-what-is-the-krampus-legend Check out Rae Paoletta on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PAYOLETTER Check out our Subscription Service where we have a bundled our bonus material from Missing, Crawlspace and...

Dec 24, 202344 minEp. 437

436 // The Mysterious Deaths of Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon w/ Prof. Perlmutter

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by friend of the show, Professor David Perlmutter from Texas Tech University, College of Media & Communication. Dr. Perlmutter brings to the conversation the haunting and tragic story of Kris Kremer and Lisanne Froon, two young women who disappeared while on a hike in Panama in 2014. Their remains were found along with dozen of photos that created an internet fascination. To learn more about Kris Kremer an...

Dec 20, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 436

435 // Elizabeth Barraza & Leigh Marine Occhi w/ Mike "Morf" Morford

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna welcome an old friend back on the show to discuss two incredibly haunting unsolved cases. Mike "Morf" Morford brings to the table the story of 29 year old Elizabeth Barraza who was gunned down in a seemingly random attack, in the early morning hours, outside her home as she set up for a garage sale in 2019. The sEcond story is that of Leigh Marine Occhi, a girl just 13 years old who became the victim of a questionable, ap...

Dec 13, 20231 hrEp. 435

434 // Agent Zero: The IRS Turncoat

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have a fascinating conversation with new friend and first time podcast producer, Eddy Inserra. Eddy tells the story of his grandfather, Fred Pastore, who worked tirelessly for the IRS in the 1950's and 60's, investigating top level mafia members until he was forced out by the Kennedy administration. To exact revenge against the IRS and the government, Pastore began a career representing those he previously worked to put ...

Dec 06, 202352 minEp. 434

433 // Biggie's Notorious Murder w/ Don Sikorski

In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with journalist Don Sikorski about the 1997 unsolved murder of Christopher Wallace AKA Notorious B.I.G. and the vast culture of secrecy regarding this case. Check out our Subscription Service where we have a bundled our bonus material from Missing, Check out The Dossier podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dossier/id1530050718. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zpcWKrb0MPF5KbVNhKSkB. All links: https://linktr.ee/TheDossi...

Dec 03, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 433

432 // The Death of Alydar w/ Fred M Kray

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna tread down a path never taken as they discuss the horrible and suspicious death of prized race horse Alydar. Fred M. Kray, animal lawyer and author of "Broken: The Suspicious Death of Alydar and the End of Racing's Golden Age" joins to talk about Alydar's career, his death and possible motives for such a heinous crime. Be sure to order your copy of "Broken: The Suspicious Death of Alydar and the End of Racing's Golden Ag...

Nov 29, 202357 minEp. 432

431 // Crime Con 2023 w/ Kevin Balfe & Alyse Powers

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna welcome back two old friends, Kevin Balfe & Alyse Powers, from Red Seat Ventures, the company that produces CrimeCon. In what is now becoming a post CrimeCon tradition, they all reflect on the latest CrimeCon and look forward to the future events. Go to: https://www.crimecon.com/ to learn more. Follow us: IG: https://www.instagram.com/crawlspacepodcast/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast YT: https://www.yo...

Nov 26, 202353 minEp. 431

430 // The Egging Deaths of NYC

In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about several tragic and bizarre murders in New York City that included instances of egg throwing. Pedro Ramos and Angel Lopez Almodovar were killed during tragedies in 1994. Karl Jackson was murdered in 1998, Joseph Padro was killed in 2005, and David Diaz was 19 when he died in 2008. Check out our Subscription Service where we have a bundled our bonus material from Missing, Crawlspace and Dark Valley shows! Ad-free episodes and more at ht...

Nov 22, 202335 minEp. 430

429 // Ice Cold Case w/ Madison McGhee

In this episode Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Madison McGhee. Madison hosts and produces the podcast Ice Cold Case about her father John Cornelius McGhee's unsolved murder from Belmont County, Ohio in 2002. Listen to Ice Cold Case: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ice-cold-case/id1685378007. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KZGIllYsj8jrQ6itE2AfB. Follow all of Madison's work: https://linktr.ee/icecoldcase. Follow Missing: TikTok: https://www.t...

Nov 19, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 429

428 // How To Talk Petty Crime w/ Amanda & Trevin

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna get real serious with their new friends, Trevin & Amanda from the Live, Laugh, Larceny podcast. A wide array of petty crimes are discussed as is the process on how to tell these stories and keep the listeners laughing. Listen to Live, Laugh, Larceny: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-laugh-larceny-a-true-petty-crime-podcast/id1559664170 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/07BHoPqsPlOt4z8du7aX3O?s...

Nov 15, 202351 minEp. 428

427 // Prepare & Protect w/ Damsel Ninja Nancy

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are shocked out of their comfort zone when they sit down with Damsel Ninja Nancy of Damsel In Defense. Nancy Abercrombie is a Safety Educator whose goal is to educate and empower communities to ensure the best and brightest are willing and able to protect themselves in the face of an attack. For more information on Nancy, check out her website: https://www.damselninjanancy.com or https://www.mydamselpro.net/PRONANCY/. Fo...

Nov 08, 202357 minEp. 427

426 // The Murder of Judith Petty w/ Melissa Sandberg

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna continue speaking with the amazing people they met at CrimeCon 2023. This is a riveting conversation with Melissa Sandberg. Melissa is a member of the American Military University Cold Case Investigations Team from Charles Town, W.Va., also known as the Safe Haven team. Melissa applies her background as a social worker as she and her team investigate the 2008 murder of Judith Petty. This story has lots of twists and turns...

Nov 05, 20231 hrEp. 426

425 // Serial Killer Joseph Naso AKA The Alphabet Killer

In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about serial killer Joseph Naso, AKA the alphabet killer. Naso was convicted for four murders between the years of 1977 - 1994 in Northern California. All four victims each have first names and last names with letters that matched: Roxene Roggasch, Carmen Colon, Pamela Parsons and Tracy Tafoya. We also discuss the unsolved murder Sheila Shepherd as it related to the possibility of Naso being a suspect. Naso would've been around 46 years old...

Nov 01, 202339 minEp. 425

424 // Making Horror w/ Mark Chavez

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with new friend, Mark Chavez. Along with fellow comedians, Maddy Kelly & Ryan Beil, Mark takes audiences through the journey of making a short horror film with their podcast, Let's Make A Horror. Let's Make A Horror is a CBC production and you can listen to it here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/1061-lets-make-a https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/lets-make-a-horror/id1610610359 https://open.spotify.c...

Oct 29, 20231 hrEp. 424

423 // Halloween's Origins & the Gateway to the Other World

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna are joined by Mike McCarthy of Rathcroghan.ie to discuss the birthplace of Halloween. Article from National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/inside-irelands-gate-to-hell-that-birthed-halloween Check out the visitor's center: https://www.rathcroghan.ie/ This episode was originally published on Crawlspace on October 27th, 2021. Follow Crawlspace: Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod Facebook...

Oct 25, 202353 minEp. 423

422 // The Murder of Hazelle Fenty

In this episode Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with David and Jacob Cockcroft about the unsolved murder of their mother and grandmother, Hazelle Fenty, from Daytona Beach on December 4th of 1992. Hazelle was murdered inside of her workplace (a church) on her 76th birthday. We go over the police report and some statistics on crime on the elderly to find a motive or person responsible. If you have any information please contact Detective Jimmie Flynt of the Daytona Beac...

Oct 22, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 422

421 // Murder & Racial Tension in The Combat Zone w/ Jan Brogan

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna dig deeper into The Combat Zone with author and journalist, Jan Brogan. The Combat Zone was an area official sanctioned to contain the influx of pornography, strip venues and adult entertainment that was spreading across the nation in the 1970's. All of this boiled over in November of 1976 with the murder of Harvard football player, Andrew Puopolo. Listen to our other episode on The Combat Zone with Stephanie Schorow: htt...

Oct 18, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 421
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