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 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.
Latest episodes
Jun 29, 2025 • 1h 5min
534 // Sister Saint or Sister Sinner w/ Claire Hoffman
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, a great journalist and author, Claire Hoffman. In this conversation, Claire examines and life and potential crimes of the larger than life self-made evangelist and media phenom, Sister Aimee Semple McPherson.
To get a copy of Claire's book, Sister Sinner, go to:
https://www.clairehoffman.com/
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Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 11min
533 // The Legend of Lizzy Borden w/ Christopher Daley
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by the outstanding historian, lecturer, academic, writer and master storyteller, Mr. Christopher Daley. Chris joined the show earlier in the year to examine the life and times of New England's first serial killer, Franklin Evans. In this conversation, Chris regales us with everything you didn't know about the notorious Lizzy Borden, who famously was acquitted for the 1892 double murder of her father and step-mother.
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Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 3min
532 // Missing Brianna Maitland - New Witnesses Come Forward
In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with private investigators Greg Overacker and Lou Barry to discuss some new witness accounts in Brianna Maitland's disappearance.
This conversation with Greg and Lou was recorded during the 6/11/25 live virtual fundraiser for Private Investigations For the Missing.
If you have any information please contact the Vermont State Police at 1-844-84-VTIPS (1-844-848-8477) email at: vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
Or email the private investigators on this show: hopsicker@gmail.com, chiefbarry@gmail.com.
Get Greg's book on the disappearance of Brianna Maitland: https://books.bloatedtoe.com/book-contributor/gregory-j-overacker/.
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Main Theme by Kevin Macleod. Check out his work at https://incompetech.com/.
Additional music by David Williams. See his work at http://williamsflutes.com.
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Jun 22, 2025 • 1h
531 // The Voynich Enigma w/ Jillian Foley
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by a new friend of the show, the great Jillian Foley. Jillian is a "writer and historian of technology, studying things like cryptography, computers, and mathematics, and all the weird shit humans do with it all."
She holds a PhD from the University of Chicago in their Conceptual and Historical Studies of Science. This makes her the perfect person to discuss the never-ending mystery that is The Voynich Manuscript. This is a 600 year old 240 page medieval codex written in an unknown language, complimented by beautiful and bizarre drawings of natural elements, plants of unknown origin and naked women. While answers may never come to be, this conversation examines the work in-depth.
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https://www.jillianefoley.com/
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Read the Undark article Jillian wrote about Voynich:
https://undark.org/2020/02/12/decoding-bizarre-voynich-manuscript/
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We are going to CrimeCon in Denver CO. Sept. 5th - 7th! For 10% off your standard pass, use code "crawlspace" at checkout.
Go to https://www.crimecon.com/CC25
Articles referenced:
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/crime-hunter-serial-killer-terrorizing-150002533.html
https://www.wwlp.com/news/crime/man-charged-with-rape-and-kidnapping-teen-in-springfield-held-without-bail/
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Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 4min
530 // Fear And Living In New England w/ Prof. David Perlmutter
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna once again try to understand the dark fascination people have with the possibility of a serial killer operating in New England. They are joined by Prof. David Perlmutter of Texas Tech University. Dr. Perlmutter is the professor of Media and Communications and he shares his unique insight into the motivations of how the media is portraying this story.
Please consider a donation to the families of:
Adriana Suazo: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-lay-adriana-suazo-to-rest-with-love
Paige Fannon: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-paige-aliehs-fannon
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You can get 20% off your first order at https://mood.com/ with promo code Crawlspace.*
We are going to CrimeCon in Denver CO. Sept. 5th - 7th! For 10% off your standard pass, use code "crawlspace" at checkout.
Go to https://www.crimecon.com/CC25
Articles referenced:
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/crime-hunter-serial-killer-terrorizing-150002533.html
https://www.wwlp.com/news/crime/man-charged-with-rape-and-kidnapping-teen-in-springfield-held-without-bail/
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Jun 15, 2025 • 1h 9min
529 // The Murder of Joseph Gatto w/ Mike Gatto
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, Mike Gatto. Mr. Gatto is a lifelong politician, reaching extraordinary heights in the California arena. In November of 2013, his father Joseph was found murdered. A single gunshot wound to his abdomen cuts his new life as a successful artist short.
Pick up a copy of Mike's book, Noir by Necessity:
https://bookshop.org/p/books/noir-by-necessity-how-my-father-s-unsolved-murder-took-me-to-dark-places-mike-gatto/21145488?ean=9781685133818&next=t
https://www.amazon.com/Noir-Necessity-Fathers-Unsolved-Murder/dp/1685133819.
Visit Mike's website:
https://mikegatto.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikegatto
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Jun 11, 2025 • 1h 19min
528 // Zodiac Killer Unmasked?!
In this discussion, Mike Morford, a true crime producer and expert on the Zodiac Killer, reveals groundbreaking insights into the identity of the notorious murderer. He shares captivating theories about a potential suspect, William McDuff, supported by intriguing evidence. The conversation delves into the challenges of linking past clues to modern suspects and raises questions about the identity of the killer, spotlighting chilling letters sent to a sports reporter. Morf's investigative approach keeps listeners on the edge of their seats!
Jun 8, 2025 • 1h 2min
527 // Elizabeth Short, The Black Dahlia
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with playwright and actress Marissa Alaniz about Elizabeth Short (also known as The Black Dahlia), her murder, and Marissa's play called "Elizabeth".
Check out Marissa's work at marissaalaniz.com.
Follow Marissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malanizofficial.
Donate to the GoFundMe to bring Elizabeth to the stage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-elizabeth-shorts-story-to-stage.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 8min
526 // The Man Who Outgrew Robbing Banks w/ Joe Loya
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend, Joe Loya. Mr. Loya is an author (The Man Who Outgrew His Prison Cell), Hollywood consultant (Baby Driver), prolific bank robber and ex-convict. He is the subject of Orbit Media's podcast series, The Burden - Get The Money and Run. Joe recalls his childhood going from a warm, loving household to a chaotic, abusive environment at the hands of his father. Prior to his career as a bank robber, Joe attempted to end the violence and stabbed his father in the neck, leaving him for dead. Joe's story is a true redemption and rehabilitation story.
*This episode is brought to you by Mood, the online cannabis company that's revolutionizing how we deal with life's challenges – from sleepless nights to stress-filled days.
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Check out Joe's website at: https://www.joeloya.ltd/
Buy Joe's book, The Man Who Outgrew His Prison Cell: https://www.joeloya.ltd/buy
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Jun 1, 2025 • 1h 1min
525 // America's First Serial Killer w/ Christopher Daley
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna are joined by a new friend of the show, Mr. Christopher Daley. Christopher is a historian, public speaker, author and educator. The conversation is about America's first serial killer, not HH Holmes as most people believe. This individual's name is Franklin Evans. Evans confessed to the brutal murder of his niece Georgianna Lovering in 1872 as well as a another murder in 1856.
*This episode is brought to you by Mood, the online cannabis company that's revolutionizing how we deal with life's challenges – from sleepless nights to stress-filled days.
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Check out all of Christopher's work at: https://daleyhistory.com/home
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