

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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May 7, 2025 • 1h 6min
515 // All The Poisons! w/ Prof. Deborah Blum
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, Prof. Deborah Blum. Deborah is the Director of the Knight Science Journalism at MIT in Cambridge Massachusetts. Deborah is also a prolific writer and an expert on the wonders and the deadly nature of all the poisons!
Check out all of Deborah’s work: https://deborahblum.com/
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May 4, 2025 • 1h 7min
514 // Grasping Bigfoot w/ Dr. John Baranchok
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined for the first time by Dr. John Baranchok, a neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist who now uses his scientific approach to break down how to research and responsibly encounter the elusive Bigfoot.
Check out John's work here:
https://hangar1publishing.com/collections/cryptids/products/grasping-sasquatch
https://hangar1publishing.com/blogs/writers/john-s-baranchok-ph-d?srsltid=AfmBOoq5eVjaNgEsbqUKZY6NCPa1URcr3GNx8VCVf-IAjQESYXDRu8xG
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Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 7min
513 // The Crack City Strangler Benjamin Atkins w/ B.R. Bates
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with author B. R. Bates about her new book on serial killer Benjamin Atkins. Her book is called The Crack City Strangler, and it's the second in her series on Murders in the Motor City.
Don't miss B. R. tell us about her book the Babydoll Serial Killer on episode 482 of Crawlspace.
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Apr 29, 2025 • 46min
512 // Updates on Possible Active Serial Killer in New England
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna discuss updates on the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England.
On March 6th, 2025 the remains of Paige Fannon are found near Norwalk, Connecticut by Norwalk police scuba team and fire rescue team. Authorities located clothing and personal items left on the bank of the Norwalk River before eventually discovering Fannon’s body.
Also on March 6th an unidentified remains were located by a hunter in a wooded area in Plymouth, Massachusetts. There is no information gender, age or cause of death.
On March 19th, 2025 unidentified remains of a 40-60 year old female were located inside a suitcase near a cemetery in Groton, Connecticut.
On March 20th, 2025 the remains of missing New Haven mother Denise Leary were found in a wooded area near a home in. Denise had been missing since September of 2024.
On March 26th, 2025 the remains of missing woman were located. The family believes her death is suspicious but is adamant that she was not the victim of a serial killer.
On April 9th, 2025 unidentified human remains were located in Killingly, Connecticut. There is no information on gender or age.
On April 22nd, 45 year old Meggan Meredith’s body was found near a bike path in Springfield, Massachusetts.
On April 25th, two men’s bodies were found in Salem, Massachusetts.
Sources:
https://nypost.com/2025/04/28/us-news/new-england-serial-killer-fears-rhode-island-police-search-for-clandestine-graves-amid-string-of-deaths/
https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/new-england-serial-killer-ct-police-refute-rumors-20294097.php
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/massachusetts-law-enforcement-warns-against-online-speculation-about-possible-serial-killer/XBLNEFHAOJF4PK7GQB5NLT5IO4/
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/online-concern-grows-over-possible-new-england-serial-killer/F3V6XWPSGFD4FKOEHXKWDFH4IE/.
New England SK group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2689911087886833.
Justice For Michele Romano: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571604030538.
https://people.com/what-we-know-possible-new-england-serial-killer-11717290.
https://people.com/dead-women-turning-up-new-england-beach-towns-police-deny-pattern-locals-fear-serial-killer-11716607.
https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-london/rumors-swirl-about-possible-serial-killer-after-multiple-human-remains-found-along-connecticut-shoreline-police-do-not-think-so/.
https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/missing-in-america/denise-leary-new-haven-connecticut-missing-person-rcna181671.
https://blavity.com/new-england-serial-killer-fears-sparked-6-bodies-found.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-paige-aliehs-fannon.
https://www.thehour.com/news/article/norwalk-river-body-paige-fannon-west-islip-20208348.php.
https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/steven-gush-missing-groton-20263079.php.
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Apr 27, 2025 • 1h 4min
511 // The Blood In The Water w/ Casey Sherman
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined once again by renowned journalist & author, Casey Sherman. Casey’s latest book, Book in the Water tells the tragic story of Nathan Carman and the fall of the Chakalos family. You can pick up Casey’s book at you local book seller or at the following:https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Water-Untold-Family-Tragedy/dp/1728298199https://www.rjjulia.com/event/casey-sherman-blood-waterhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/blood-in-the-water-the-untold-story-of-a-family-tragedy-casey-sherman/21579853Follow Casey:IG: https://www.instagram.com/caseyshermanwrites/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/caseysherman123?lang=enFollow Missing:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm.IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/.Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM.FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM.Follow Crawlspace:Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod .Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast .Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast.Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2025 • 1h 15min
510 // Missing Dorothy Arnold
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode originally published on Missing on April 3rd, 2025, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of Dorothy Arnold from Manhattan, New York City on December 12th, 1910. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to Missing.This episode was researched by Kathleen Studer.Sources: https://charleyproject.org/case/dorothy-harriet-camille-arnold.https://www.americanheritage.com/girl-who-never-came-back.https://people.com/dorothy-arnold-missing-persons-case-new-york-socialite-vanished-8662474.https://mspace.lib.umanitoba.ca/server/api/core/bitstreams/6273fb93-bb9e-4571-8f4d-9440ccf6af47/content.https://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2024/11/disappearance-dorothy-arnold-one-new-yorks-strangest-mysteries.html.https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/mystery/a-new-york-socialite-vanished-without-a-trace-in-december-1910.https://warwickonline.com/stories/could-police-believe-cranston-mans-story-about-missing-girl,170549.https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/9MBT-N2T/george-stewart-griscom%2C-jr.-1870-1938.www.newspapers.com.Follow Missing:IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/.TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm.FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM.X: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447.Follow Crawlspace:IG: https://www.instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast.TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast.FB: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast.X: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iSnqnCf27NODdz0pJ1GvJ.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340.Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2025 • 46min
509 // Is There a New Serial Killer in New England?
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. Since March of 2025 at least six bodies have been found and people have starting wondering if there was a serial killer. We discuss each case and weigh the possibilities of foul play. On March 6th, 2025 the remains of Paige Fannon are found near Norwalk, Connecticut by Norwalk police scuba team and fire rescue team. Authorities located clothing and personal items left on the bank of the Norwalk River before eventually discovering Fannon’s body. Also on March 6th an unidentified remains were located by a hunter in a wooded area in Plymouth, Massachusetts. There is no information gender, age or cause of death.On March 19th, 2025 unidentified remains of a 40-60 year old female were located inside a suitcase near a cemetery in Groton, Connecticut. On March 20th, 2025 the remains of missing New Haven mother Denise Leary were found in a wooded area near a home in "an advanced state of decay". Denise had been missing since September of 2024.On March 26th, 2025 the remains of missing woman Michele Romano were located in Foster, Rhode Island. Michele's family believes her death is suspicious but is adamant that she was not the victim of a serial killer. On April 9th, 2025 unidentified human remains were located in Killingly, Connecticut. There is no information on gender or age. Sources:https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/online-concern-grows-over-possible-new-england-serial-killer/F3V6XWPSGFD4FKOEHXKWDFH4IE/.New England SK group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2689911087886833.Justice For Michele Romano: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571604030538.https://people.com/what-we-know-possible-new-england-serial-killer-11717290.https://people.com/dead-women-turning-up-new-england-beach-towns-police-deny-pattern-locals-fear-serial-killer-11716607.https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-london/rumors-swirl-about-possible-serial-killer-after-multiple-human-remains-found-along-connecticut-shoreline-police-do-not-think-so/.https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/missing-in-america/denise-leary-new-haven-connecticut-missing-person-rcna181671.https://blavity.com/new-england-serial-killer-fears-sparked-6-bodies-found.https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-paige-aliehs-fannon.https://www.thehour.com/news/article/norwalk-river-body-paige-fannon-west-islip-20208348.php.https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/steven-gush-missing-groton-20263079.php.Follow Missing:IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/.TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm.FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM.X: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing/id1006974447.Follow Crawlspace:IG: https://www.instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast.TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast.FB: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast.X: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iSnqnCf27NODdz0pJ1GvJ.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crawlspace.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340.Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 3min
508 // The Trials of Karen Read w/ Brad Mielke
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by ABC journalist Brad Mielke to discuss the phenomenon that is the second trial of Karen Read. In the early morning hours of January 29, 2022, Boston Police Department Officer John O'Keefe was found dead outside the home of Boston Police Officer Brian Albert in Canton, Massachusetts by his girlfriend, Karen Read. In the new podcast, The Crime Scene Weekly, Brad and his team tackle all the complex details that surround O’Keefe’s murder and the cultural firestorm that comes with it. Check out The Crime Scene Weekly: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MFUmutjLB3DtQSgJmgL1t?si=7502a1137944451bhttps://abcaudio.com/podcasts/the-crime-scene-weekly/Follow Brad Mielke:IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradmielke/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/thebradmielke?lang=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradmielkeFollow Missing:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm.IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/.Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM.FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM.Follow Crawlspace:Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod .Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast .Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast.Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 2025 • 1h 9min
507 // The Blazing Eye w/ Leah Sottile
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by journalist, author, podcaster and new friend of the show, Leah Sottile. Leah has written a new book called Blazing Eye Sees All. Sottile seeks to understand the quest for New Age spirituality in an era of fear that has made us open to anything that claims to bring relief from war, the climate crisis, COVID 19, and the myriad of other issues we face.Pick up Leah’s books:Powell Book Store: https://www.powells.com/book/blazing-eye-sees-all-love-has-won-false-prophets-and-the-fever-dream-of-the-american-new-age-9781538742600Bookshop.Org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/blazing-eye-sees-all-love-has-won-false-prophets-and-the-fever-dream-of-the-american-new-age-leah-sottile/21616918?ean=9781538742600&next=tCheck out everything Leah does at: https://www.leahsottile.com/Listen to Leah’s podcast, Hush: https://www.leahsottile.com/project-categories/podcastsFollow Leah:BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/leahsottile.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahsottile/Substack: https://leahsottile.substack.com/Follow Missing:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm.IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/.Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM.FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM.Follow Crawlspace:Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod .Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast .Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast.Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 18min
506 // The Redemption of a Felon w/ Jonathan Schwartz
Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Jonathan Schwartz, the former business manager of high profile clients like Alanis Morissette, Beyonce, Linkin Park, Halsey and more. In 2017 Schwartz pled guilty to embezzling nearly 5 million dollars from Morissette and was sentenced to 6 years in prison. He has been released, is now a convicted felon working to help others struggling with addiction. He is the current Program Director & Therapist at Altus Rehab in California and has embarked on his personal journey towards redemption. If you or someone you know is suffering from a gambling and/or drug addiction, contact: 1-800-GAMBLERor Altus Rehab: https://altus.rehab/For help from Jonathan, contact him at his professional IG: @TheRealJonathanSchwartz.Follow Missing:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm.IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/.Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM.FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM.Follow Crawlspace:Twitter: https://twitter.com/crawlspacepod .Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Crawlspacepodcast .Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/Crawlspacepodcast.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crawlspacepodcast.Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices