

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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Apr 30, 2023 • 55min
376 // Top 10 Deadliest Serial Killers in North America
In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with Nick Emel of the 10ish podcast to speak about the top 10 deadliest serial killers. Names include Samuel Little, John Wayne Gacy, and much more.Check out the 10ish Podcast: https://www.10ishpod.com/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10ish-podcast/id1434572769Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6KPI5MUekUOpdgjLngMphJIG: https://www.instagram.com/10ishpod/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@10ishpodFB: https://www.facebook.com/10ishPod/TW: https://twitter.com/10ishPodNick: https://twitter.com/TheNickEmelSource: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_serial_killers_by_number_of_victimsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/CrawlspacepodcastFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcastThe music for Crawlspace was produced by David Flajnik. Listen to his music here: https://www.pond5.com/artist/bigdsound Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 3min
375 // Gardner Museum Heist: Ashes Recovered
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna welcome back Eric Ulis & Stephanie Rabinowitz. Eric is a passionate investigator who will go to the ends of the earth if it meant obtaining answers to the greatest crimes in history. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist is one that he's fixed his sights on and along the way, he teamed with Stephanie - a woman who might hold the key to the perpetrator's identity. Their investigation recently took them to the former home - specifically the recesses of a large stone fireplace - of a man Stephanie dated at the time of the heist. Brian McDevitt was his name and he is considered one of the most realistic persons of interest in the crime. In this episode, they reveal their findings.Stay up to date with Eric's adventures: https://ericulis.com/Follow Eric: Twitter - https://twitter.com/ericulis Instagram - https://instagram.com/official.eric.ulis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCewfNi-lPOshvd9t55NXbbA/Check out Stephanie's art and photography: https://srabinowitz.smugmug.com/ Follow Stephanie: Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/StephanieRabinowitzPhoto Twitter - https://twitter.com/iStefunnyTim and Lance have extensively covered the Gardner Heist and other art crimes on their show Empty Frames!Listen to all the episodes including the early ones with Eric Ulis here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empty-frames/id1339744456Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/CrawlspacepodcastFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcastThe music for Crawlspace was produced by David Flajnik. Listen to his music here: https://www.pond5.com/artist/bigdsound Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2023 • 1h 7min
374 // More DNA Solves w/ Kristen Mittelman of Othram
In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with Kristen Mittelman of Othram Labs & DNA Solves. Kristen Mittelman is the Chief Development Officer of Othram Inc., a biometrics company using DNA sequencing and genomics to advance human identification.Granby Girl was a jane doe who was found in the woods off the road in Granby, Massachusetts in 1978. Granby Girl has recently been identified when the town of Granby announced an identification in partnership with Othram Labs.If you have information on the disappearance of Patricia Coleman, please call the Granby police at (413) 467-9222. If you knew Gerald Coleman please call the Granby police. Patricia went by other names such as Coleman, Dale, and Heckman as well as Tucker.GoFundMe for Patricia Tucker's Headstone: https://www.gofundme.com/f/grave-marker-for-patricia-ann-tuckerVisit Othram's website: https://othram.com/Visit DNA Solves website: https://dnasolves.com/Follow Othram & DNA Solves on Twitter https://twitter.com/othramtech and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OthramTech/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/CrawlspacepodcastFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcastThe music for Crawlspace was produced by David Flajnik. Listen to his music here: https://www.pond5.com/artist/bigdsound Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 2023 • 44min
373 // Real People, Unreal Situations w/Scott Johnson
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are fortunate enough to speak with Mr. Scott Johnson who has heard some of the most remarkable stories from real people who found themselves in unreal situations. From Ella being trampled by an elephant, to Margy (with a hard "G") who learns of her father's suicide and subsequent hoarding illness.This is a very unique conversation with a person who truly sees the importance of being curious and exploring the human condition.Listen to What Was That Like and stay up to date with all of Scott's guest's stories:https://whatwasthatlike.com/Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/what-was-that-like/id1409087641?mt=2&ls=1Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jXOb1zluY6dq0AOGS7duA?si=BNY30k3kTE29uKzuFwuf7gFollow Scott:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwtl_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatwasthatlikeScott's dream guest is Genesis from this episode of The Carbonaro Effect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYoDhDC6a0sWe love our Air Doctors! And if you want your air to be easier to breathe, head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code CRAWLSPACE and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off!This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh which mean you get a deal! Go to HelloFresh.com/crawlspace50 and use code crawlspace50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free!Check out our Subscription Service where we have a bundled our bonus material from both the Missing and Crawlspace shows! Ad-free episodes and more at https://missing.supportingcast.fm/Use promo code, "Missing" for your first month FREE!This episode is also sponsored by Morgan & Morgan!If you’re ever injured, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Their fee is free unless they win. For more information go to ForThePeople.com/CRAWLSPACE.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/CrawlspacepodcastFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcastThe music for Crawlspace was produced by David Flajnik. Listen to his music here: https://www.pond5.com/artist/bigdsound Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/Join the Crawlspace Discussion Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/talkcrawlspace/Crawlspace Media is part of the Glassbox Media Network. Check them out here: https://glassboxmedia.com/Follow Private Investigations For the Missinghttps://investigationsforthemissing.org/http://piftm.org/donatehttps://twitter.com/PIFortheMissinghttps://www.facebook.com/PIFortheMissing/https://www.instagram.com/investigationsforthemissing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 2023 • 52min
372 // American Sherlock & Ghost Clubs w/ Kate Winkler Dawson
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have a really wonderful conversation with the amazing Kate Winkler Dawson. Her books American Sherlock, Death Is In The Air, All That Is Wicked and The Ghost Club are all must reads, with the exception of The Ghost Club, which is available in audio form exclusively, making it a must listen. The conversation explores the life of America's first forensic scientist Oskar Heinrich, the London serial killer John Reginald Christie and stories from the exclusive Ghost Club.Keep up to date with everything Kate has going on by visiting: https://www.katewinklerdawson.com/Follow Kate:Twitter: https://twitter.com/kwinklerdawsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katewinklerdawson/Make sure to pick up all of Kate's books at: https://bookshop.org/search?keywords=kate+winkler+dawson or https://a.co/d/83pwaMx and show some love by leaving a great review!Listen to Kate's podcast, Tenfold More Wicked, part of the Exactly Right Network: https://www.tenfoldmorewicked.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/CrawlspacepodcastFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcastThe music for Crawlspace was produced by David Flajnik. Listen to his music here: https://www.pond5.com/artist/bigdsound Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 9, 2023 • 34min
371 // Keith LaMar & The Real Killer w/ Leah Rothman
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by true crime writer, producer, director & host Leah Rothman. Season 2 of Leah's show, The Real Killer is out now and in this episode she discusses the story of Keith LaMar. On November 16, 2023, Keith LaMar is scheduled to be executed by the State of Ohio. He has been on Death Row for almost 28 years, convicted of leading a so-called death squad and murdering five men during the 1993 prison uprising at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility. Many believe a false narrative was created to pin the murders on Keith and Leah show, The Real Killer, seeks to reveal that.Support Keith LaMar and his fight for justice here: https://www.keithlamar.org/Listen to The Real Killer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-killer/id1596167670 or https://open.spotify.com/show/4y5JcDhn2TMM35P8kzZvJP?si=b65c534efda64007.Follow Leah:Twitter - @LeahRothmanTikTok - @trkpodcastFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/CrawlspacepodcastFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcastThe music for Crawlspace was produced by David Flajnik. Listen to his music here: https://www.pond5.com/artist/bigdsound Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 2023 • 41min
370 // Food Espionage & Cannibalism w/ Daniel Stone
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by one of their favorite guests, bestselling writer on adventure, history, and science - Mr. Daniel Stone. In a previous episode, Daniel came on the show to talk about "Sinkable", his remarkable book which focused on the after-effects of the sinking of the Titanic. On today's episode, the focus is on Daniel's first book "The Food Explorer", released in 2018. You'll learn about the life of David Fairchild, who along with Barbour Lathrop, transformed (through various means and methods) what America grows and eats. Along the way, many colorful and dangerous characters and cultures are introduced including the man who the Meyer lemon is named after and the riveting cannibalistic culture that existed in Fiji.Check out everything Daniel Stone has going on at: https://www.danielstonebooks.com/Follow Daniel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/danenroute and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danenrouteYou can pick up Daniel's books at your local bookseller or:https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-food-explorer-the-true-adventures-of-the-globe-trotting-botanist-who-transformed-what-america-eats-daniel-stone/8624230?ean=9781101990599https://bookshop.org/p/books/sinkable-obsession-the-deep-sea-and-the-shipwreck-of-the-titanic-daniel-stone/17919945?ean=9780593329375https://a.co/d/7jTTozD & https://a.co/d/8cUFY5GFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/CrawlspacepodcastFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcastThe music for Crawlspace was produced by David Flajnik. Listen to his music here: https://www.pond5.com/artist/bigdsound Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 2, 2023 • 45min
369 // True Crime Facts & Trivia w/ Michelle Tooker
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna get a healthy does of True Crime Facts from special guest Michelle Tooker. "True Crime Trivia: 350 Fascinating Questions & Answers to Test Your Knowledge of Serial Killers, Mysteries, Cold Cases, Heists & More" is the latest book by Michelle and not only does it feature 350 rabbit holes to explore, it also functions in an educational capacity, should one of it's stories strike a chord and motive the reader towards advocacy. This is an eye-opening and thoughtful conversation with a wonderful person.To purchase Michelle's book (make sure you leave a rave review!) you can order it from your local bookseller or go to:https://bookshop.org/p/books/true-crime-trivia-350-fascinating-questions-answers-to-test-your-knowledge-of-serial-killers-mysteries-cold-cases-heists-more-michelle-tooker/19786070?ean=9781953787040https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/true-crime-trivia-michelle-tooker/1142903688https://a.co/d/0UtD8McStay up to date with all Michelle is doing:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.tooker/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle1997/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/CrawlspacepodcastFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcastThe music for Crawlspace was produced by David Flajnik. Listen to his music here: https://www.pond5.com/artist/bigdsound Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 2023 • 45min
368 // The Stories of Ray Green & Fred "FC" Martinez Jr. w/ Charlie of Crimelines
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna sit down with Charlie from the hit show, Crimelines. The conversation begins with Charlie's captivating background as a sign-language expert before moving into the stories of Ray Green & Fred Martinez. In May of 2014, Ray Green's body was discovered in a large toolbox on the property he shared with his second wife, Dani. He had been shot 10 times, seemingly while he was asleep. However, Dani had myriad accounts of the events leading up to Ray's death.16 year old Navajo Fred "FC" Martinez Jr., was found in a canyon south of Cortez Colorado on June 21, 2001. He had been beaten to death, bludgeoned with a rock by Shaun Murphy, 18 years old, who was in town selling meth. The two had never been aquatinted. FC was also nádleehí which is in a sense transgender. Many Native American cultures have 7 or 9 genders and being nádleehí meant one had the gift of seeing the world through the eyes of multiple genders. FC's murder was NOT considered a hate crime.For more information on FC Martinez's story, please check out the documentary "Two Spirit" by Lydia Nibley: https://twospirits.org/, https://lydianibley.com/, https://ridingthetigerpro.com/.Listen to Crimelines!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines-true-crime/id1112004494Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/62jTy4kkN8C9aNhJeLJy3z?si=8cd4a7920a4b4695Follow everything going on with Charlie:https://www.basementfortproductions.com/Twitter: @crimelinespodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimelinespod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimelines_true_crime/?hl=enFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/CrawlspacepodcastFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcastThe music for Crawlspace was produced by David Flajnik. Listen to his music here: https://www.pond5.com/artist/bigdsound Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 2023 • 54min
367 // Digital Mystery - True Crime Community A.I.
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna dig into the Twitter account known as Gerard Courcy AKA @Hardcorehangout. We question if Gerard is a real person or bot in this peek into artificial intelligence use on social media. We also look at his tweets about Gabby Petito and the Idaho 4 cases and ask if it's possible that Gerard has inside sources. We also speak with Christan Marashio who is known as Dateology Coach on social media. Guest Christan Marashio helps us navigate the turbulent waters of bots on Twitter and the consequences of spreading misinformation.Check out Christan Marashio's work at https://www.dateologycoach.com/ and follow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dateologycoachSources:https://twitter.com/hardcorehangout.https://twitter.com/hardcorehangout/status/1439330133492576264.https://twitter.com/hardcorehangout/status/1608471635572719618?s=20.https://twitter.com/hardcorehangout/status/1608302424208326658.https://tedbauer.medium.com/idaho-4-what-is-up-with-gerard-courcy-on-the-ol-twitter-159135fc8ce8.ChatGPT: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt.https://www.nbcnewyork.com/investigations/fake-news-chatgpt-has-a-knack-for-making-up-phony-anonymous-sources/4120307/.https://tweethunter.io/.https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=gerardcourcy&t=1679670516175.https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=hardcorehangout&t=1679670778815https://www.tiktok.com/@dateologycoach/video/7189382915028028715https://www.tiktok.com/@dateologycoach/video/7184497576035601706https://www.tiktok.com/@julianamoreiraleite/video/7201226506134179077https://www.tiktok.com/@indytru/video/7189706163422793003https://www.tiktok.com/@indytru/video/7189692585835875626https://www.tiktok.com/@ritah0144/video/7184140660180536619https://blog.hubspot.com/website/how-to-make-a-twitter-bothttps://www.amazon.com/Forced-Bot-Write-This-Book/dp/152485834XFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcastFollow us on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/CrawlspacepodcastFollow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crawlspaceFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast The music for Crawlspace was produced by David Flajnik. Listen to his music here: https://www.pond5.com/artist/bigdsound Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


