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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

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585 // A Killer Interview w/ David Scott

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/10/29

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 Follow David:

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61:18

584 // The Impact of A.I. In True Crime w/ Prof....

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/10/26

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstiernaare 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: https://www.davidperlmutter-research.com/about/ Follow Crawlspace: IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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52:50

583 // The Haunting of the Smurl Family w/ Maxim Furek

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/10/22

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 Visit Maxim's website: ⁠https://www.maximfurek.com/⁠ Follow

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42:55

582 // The Murder of Vanessa Guillén w/ John Quiñones

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/10/19

In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ABC News correspondent John Quiñones about the disappearance and murder of 20 year old soldier Vanessa Guillén from Fort Hood, Texas in April of 2020. This episode was published on Missing on October 13th, 2025. John is hosting a great new podcast series called Vanished: What Happened To Vanessa. Check it out at the links below. Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/77zJZHzsBKldgne6wgIpMf⁠. Apple:

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61:51

581 // The FBI's Real Profiler w/ Julia Cowley

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2025/10/15

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have a great discussion with retired FBI profiler, Julia Cowley. Julia has a podcast called The Consult and it's very much worth the listen, check it out! The conversation here covers everything from Bryan Kohberger to the unsolved case of Karina Holmer, an au pair from Sweden, found murdered in Boston MA. in 1996.Listen to Julia's podcast, The

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78:48

580 // He Confessed to Murdering His Parents on TV -...

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/10/12

In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about a wild and recent story out of Albany, New York. On September 25th, 2025, 53 year old Lorenz Kraus called CBS6 and asked to do an interview. During the interview with journalist Greg Floyd, Kraus confessed to murdering his parents years earlier and burying them in their yard. Kraus was arrested in the parking lot after the interview. He awaits trial. We play the interview and make some comments on

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69:49

579 // Bodies in New England - Live at Crime Con '25...

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2025/10/11

In this new episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Joseph Scott Morgan of ⁠Body Bags⁠ to discuss this wild incident in true crime media. In March of 2024, the media began to report on the strange discovery of bodies found in multiple locations over a time-frame of less than a week in the New England region. Almost immediately, social media began to ask the question, “Is there an active serial killer terrorizing the citizens of New England?” Over the subsequent weeks, several more

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54:58

578 // The Curse of Julia Brown w/ Brandon Schexnayder

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/10/08

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by old friend of the show, fellow podcaster and the great storyteller, Brandon Schexnayder. Brandon introduces Ms. Julia Brown, a rumored Vodou practitioner from Frenier Louisiana, a swamp town that is no longer. Was Julia responsible for the hurricane that destroyed Frenier, killing hundreds in it's path? Or was she a severely misunderstood woman, wrongly judged by history

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48:33

577 // Vampires of the French Quarter w/ Brandon...

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/10/07

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna invite their listeners to go on a journey with them. One that takes them to the deep south and to a time where vampires roamed the streets of New Orleans. The guest today is master storyteller and historian Brandon Schexnayder from the hit show, Southern Gothic - which he produces with his sister Bryanne. Allow Brandon to captivate you and take you away...he's so good, you may even feel the humidity of the South sink in.This

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57:09

576 // Defining A Stalker w/Joseph Dalu

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/10/05

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, Mr. Joseph Dalu. Joe is the founder and president of Premiere Group International, a security and private investigation company providing services to individuals, corporations, law firms, insurance companies, and the entertainment industry. Joe is an expert in the field of stalking and articulately breaks down how to identify and protect yourself from this danger. Check out everything

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66:07

575 // The Wonderland Murders Part 2 w/ Eli Frankel

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/10/01

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined once again by author, tv producer, and LA crime historian, Mr. Eli Frankel. Eli continues his exploration into the brutal and gruesome Wonderland Murders, which took place on July 1st, 1981 in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles. Eli shines a spotlight on two of the most fascinating and dangerous main characters, Eddie Nash and Ron Launius. Eli previously joined us to discuss his fantastic book, Sisters In Death, which

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50:56

574 // The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg w/...

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/09/29

In this new episode, ⁠Crawlspace Media⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Emmy Award winning filmmaker Nancy Schwartzman about her new documentary, "Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?". Ellen Greenberg was 27 years old and engaged when she was found dead in her apartment by her fiancé. Ellen sustained 20 stab wounds and 11 bruises, but her death was officially ruled a suicide, sparking extensive debate as to whether the cause of death was actually

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573 // The Murder of Emma Merlotin w/ Bess Lovejoy

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2025/09/27

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by spooky friend of the show, the great writer, Bess Lovejoy. Bess discusses the brutal and tragic murder of Emma Merlotin in 1885 Portland Oregon. Emma's final resting place is the historic and treasured Lone Fir Cemetery, an area of land she has been known to haunt. Check out everything Bess has going on: https://besslovejoy.wordpress.com/ Pick up a copy of Bess' book, Rest In

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572 // Fear & Justice in Dole Valley w/ Carolyn Ossorio

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/09/24

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by the great Seattle journalist, Carolyn Ossorio. Carolyn embarked on a project to shed light on the survivors and victims of an unknown serial killer from the 1970s Pacific Northwest. She tells their stories in the new show, Stolen Voices of Dole Valley. Check out Stolen Voices of Dole Valley: https://kslpodcasts.com/podcast/stolen-voices-of-dole-valley/ Follow Crawlspace: IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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54:59

571 // Capturing Their Killer - The Delphi Case w/...

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/09/21

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Liberty German's mom Carrie Timmons and executive producer Jane Latman about the new docuseries, "Capturing Their Killer: The Girls on the High Bridge" from ABC and Hulu. This episode was previously published on Missing on August 14th, 2025. Watch the docuseries here: ⁠https://www.hulu.com/series/e9e92734-94f1-4c70-8287-da305d105147⁠. Jane Latman's Twist Media:

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570 // The Madman of Crystal Beach w/ M.F. Gross

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/09/17

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by first-time true crime author, Mr. M.F. Gross to discuss his debut book, Madman. In Madman, M.F. takes us back to 1949 to examine the brutal murder of Norman Y. Browne and the near-fatal assault on his wife, Anne. Pick up your copy of Madman by visiting M.F. Gross' website: https://mfgross.com/ Follow M.F.: IG https://www.instagram.com/mfgrossbooks/ FB https://www.facebook.com/mfgrossbooks LinkIn

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569 // The Wonderland Murders w/ Eli Frankel

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/09/14

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by the great television producer, author and LA crime historian, Mr. Eli Frankel. Eli delivers an incredible account of the brutal and gruesome Wonderland Murders, which took place on July 1st, 1981 in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles. Eli previously joined us to discuss his fantastic book, Sisters In Death, which connects the murder of Leila Welsh (The Prairie Heiress) to Elizabeth Short (The Black Dahlia)

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568 // Stalking Samantha w/ Samantha Stites

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/09/12

In this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Crawlspace Media⁠⁠⁠⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Samantha Stites from the new docuseries "Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror". Samantha recounts a terrifying story of being stalked for years by the same man, which eventually led to abduction. Hear Samantha's incredible story of survival. Watch the docuseries on Hulu. This episode was previously published on ⁠⁠⁠Missing⁠⁠⁠ on August 18th, 2025. About "Stalking Samantha":

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568 // The Best Horror Podcast w/ Monique Sanchez and...

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/09/10

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna kick off the Spooky Season with some new friends! They are joined by Monique Sanchez and Amy Traydon of the fantastic new podcast, Another F*cking Horror Podcast. Aliens, ghosts, tulpas, the Mandela Effect, and more are all part of this ghoulish conversation. Join if you dare! Get tickets to AFHP's live show in New

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567 // Stalking Samantha w/ Samantha Stites

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/09/08

In this episode, ⁠⁠Crawlspace Media⁠⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Samantha Stites from the new docuseries "Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror". Samantha recounts a terrifying story of being stalked for years by the same man. And it eventually led to abduction. Hear Samantha's incredible story of survival. Watch the docuseries on Hulu. This episode was previously published on ⁠Missing⁠ on August 18th, 2025. About "Stalking Samantha":

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