Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries
Crawlspace Media
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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Nov 23, 2025 • 53min
592 // Understanding That Beast w/ Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon, a retired forensic psychologist and author. In his new book, That Beast Was Not Me, Dr. Smalldon recalls the five decades he has spent corresponding with and and studying serial killers, mass murders and spree killers. Jeffrey also shares his origin story; the unsolved brutal murder of two of his colleagues, Patricia Matix and Joyce McFadden.
Check out everything Dr. Smalldon has going on:
https://jeffreysmalldon.com/
Pick up your copy of That Beast Was Not Me:
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This episode is brought to you by Ask for Andrea, a novel by Noelle W. Ihli and released by Kensington Publishing. You can find the deluxe special edition trade paperback of Ask for Andrea wherever books are sold—for a limited time!
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Nov 19, 2025 • 52min
591 // The Cult of Orgasm w/ Ellen Huet
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, journalist and writer, Ellen Huet. Ellen spent years uncovering the cult-like practices of OneTaste, an organization dedicated to unlocking the sexual wellness potential in their clients.
To pick up a copy of Ellen's book, The Empire of Orgasm, go to her website:
https://www.ellenhuet.com/
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This episode is brought to you by Ask for Andrea, a novel by Noelle W. Ihli and released by Kensington Publishing. You can find the deluxe special edition trade paperback of Ask for Andrea wherever books are sold—for a limited time!
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Nov 16, 2025 • 50min
590 // NXIVM After Allison Mack w/ Natalie Robehmed
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna welcome the great author and journalist, Natalie Robehmed. Natalie's latest project, Allison After NXIVM, is a highly fascinating and emotional story documenting the journey, struggles and triumphs of Allison Mack. Allison shares with Natalie her startling journey from early fame to her role in the NXIVM sex-trafficking cult and the aftermath of her conviction.
Listen to Allison After NXIVM:
https://link.mgln.ai/AANxCrawlspace
https://open.spotify.com/show/5asD2sDYXsiUCtYi7VUO49?si=bb251762f9bb41f7
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/allison-after-nxivm-from-uncover/id1364665348
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This episode is brought to you by Ask for Andrea, a novel by Noelle W. Ihli and released by Kensington Publishing. You can find the deluxe special edition trade paperback of Ask for Andrea wherever books are sold—for a limited time!
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Nov 12, 2025 • 57min
589 // The Return of Madison McGhee
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna again welcome the great Madison McGhee to sit down for a wide-ranging discussion. From the unsolved murder of Madison's father JC, to the future of her podcast, Ice Cold Case, all topics are on the table.
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This episode is brought to you by Ask for Andrea, a novel by Noelle W. Ihli and released by Kensington Publishing. You can find the deluxe special edition trade paperback of Ask for Andrea wherever books are sold—for a limited time!
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Nov 9, 2025 • 56min
588 // Through the Shadows w/ Lauren Samples
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by true crime podcaster and author Lauren Samples to discss her new book Through the Shadows, her podcast Paradise After Dark and more!
Check out everything that Lauren has going on:
Site: https://paradiseafterdark.com/.
Check out Through the Shadows: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Shadows-Unsolved-Crimes-Search/dp/1958727784.
Article on the book: https://www.geniusunbound.com/p/through-the-shadows-from-cold-cases.
Announcement from Florida Themis Project: https://floridathemisproject.org/themis-blog.
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This episode is brought to you by Ask for Andrea, a novel by Noelle W. Ihli and released by Kensington Publishing. You can find the deluxe special edition trade paperback of Ask for Andrea wherever books are sold—for a limited time!
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Nov 5, 2025 • 52min
587 // Defending The Defenseless w/ Roger Canaff
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by a new friend of the show, Mr. Roger Canaff. Roger is an author, legal expert, child protection & special victims advocate. He has dedicated his life to protecting, defending and fighting for the rights of special victims, with a focus on child and women safety.
Check out everything Roger has going on and all the books he’s written:
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This episode is brought to you by Ask for Andrea, a novel by Noelle W. Ihli and released by Kensington Publishing. You can find the deluxe special edition trade paperback of Ask for Andrea wherever books are sold—for a limited time!
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Nov 2, 2025 • 58min
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 as he depicts his decades long journey to bring justice to his aunt, Mary Sullivan, the last known victim of the infamous Boston Strangler.
Watch Casey's new documentary on Albert DeSalvo and the Boston Strangler, now on Oxygen online and Peacock:
https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/movies/the-boston-strangler-unheard-confession/476016b9-52b5-3c8a-af86-b6b61c117bd0
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This episode is brought to you by Ask for Andrea, a novel by Noelle W. Ihli and released by Kensington Publishing. You can find the deluxe special edition trade paperback of Ask for Andrea wherever books are sold—for a limited time!
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Oct 29, 2025 • 38min
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 his work is on display in CourtTV’s program, Interview With A Killer.
Watch Interview With A Killer: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMD8umRLJkKwUFnC9DlUZlXb1QgHhK-yf&si=SbZ-eAki7yMelvFM
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This episode is brought to you by Ask for Andrea, a novel by Noelle W. Ihli and released by Kensington Publishing. You can find the deluxe special edition trade paperback of Ask for Andrea wherever books are sold—for a limited time!
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Oct 26, 2025 • 1h 1min
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 verified human, is very concerned with the direction we are going in regards to the impact of A.I. in True Crime content creation.
Check out Prof. David's work:
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Oct 22, 2025 • 53min
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 haunting of the Smurl Family in West Pittston, Pennsylvania.
Buy a copy of Maxim's new book, The Smurl Haunting, when Ed and Lorraine Came to Town and be sure to leave a review: https://a.co/d/gY1f0AI
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