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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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602 // Carla Walker Murder Solved & More Stories From...

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/12/14

In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Elin Lantz Lesser about her new podcast, America's Crime Lab.We speak about the murder of Carla Walker from Fort Worth, Texas and how Othram Labs stepped in with advanced DNA and genetic genealogy technology to help solve the case. This episode was originally published on Missing on October 9th, 2025. Listen here: Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7fYr80jBgXqMxPiQVZihKO⁠. Apple:

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55:26

601 // Missing Paige Renkoski w/ Nina Innsted of...

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2025/12/10

In this new episode, ⁠Crawlspace Media⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of Paige Renkoski from Fowlerville, Michigan on May 24th, 1990 with Nina Innsted of ⁠Already Gone⁠. This episode was previously published on Missing on October 6th, 2025. If you have any information on the disappearance of Paige Renksoki please call the Livingston County Sheriff's Dept at 517-540-7880. Check out Already Gone: ⁠https://www.alreadygonepodcast.com/⁠. Listen here:

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79:02

600 // The Murders of Elizabeth Short & Leila Welsh -...

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2025/12/07

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by author Eli Frankel to discuss his new book, "Sisters In Death: The Black Dahlia, The Prairie Heiress, and Their Killer." This is a groundbreaking account of the gruesome 1941 murder of Leila Welsh and the equally horrific 1947 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠murder of Elizabeth Short. Eli believes the murders are connected and one man is responsible.This conversation aired live on Missing's Youtube page on 10/27/25 and was published on Missing on November

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58:34

599 // The Rise of The Slasher Film w/ Dr. Adam Jortner

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2025/12/03

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, Dr. Adam Jortner. Adam is the Goodwin-Philpott Professor of History at Auburn University and has contributed his expertise in a series for Audible called The Great Courses. Dr. Jortner speaks about the rise of 80s slasher movies and their cultural impact and inspiration in the lecture, Slash and Grab: Horror of the 1980s. Check out Dr. Jortner's Great Courses work

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64:47

598 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 6 -...

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/11/30

In today's episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Worcester State University archives librarian Ross Griffiths and Vermont folklorist and author Joseph Citro. Joe coined the term Bennington Triangle, and we discuss that as well as Joe's writing, etc. This episode was previously published on Missing on November 20th, 2025. Follow Joe on FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/joseph.citro.9/⁠. Joe's books on Amazon:

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55:47

597 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 5 -...

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/11/29

In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠Worcester State University archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont. Today we speak about the disappearance of 53 year old Frieda Langer from Bennington, Vermont on October 28th, 1950.This episode was previously published on Missing on October 27th, 2025. Sources: ⁠⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bennington_Triangle⁠⁠⁠. Music for the Bennington Triangle series provided by

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64:59

596 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 4 -...

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/11/28

In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠Worcester State University archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont; and the disappearance of 8 year old Paul Jepson from Bennington, Vermont on October 12th, 1950. Sources: ⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bennington_Triangle⁠⁠. This episode was previously published on Missing on July 24th, 2025. Music for the Bennington Triangle series provided by Jonathan Santarelli. Check

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70:10

595 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 3 -...

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2025/11/27

In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠⁠Worcester State University ⁠⁠archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont and the disappearance of James Tedford. 68 year-old World War I veteran James Tedford went missing on December 1st, 1949. Tedford had been visiting relatives who accompanied him to the local bus station and observed him boarding a southbound bus. The last confirmed sighting of Tedford was at the bus depot

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94:48

594 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 2 -...

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/11/26

In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠Worcester State University ⁠archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont and the disappearance of Paula Welden on December 1st, 1946. Paula Welden was last seen on the afternoon of December 1st, 1946. She left the campus that afternoon after telling her roommate she was going for a hike. Several hikers reported seeing her on the Long Trail, just off Route 9 near Glastenbury

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74:03

593 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 1 -...

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/11/25

In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠Worcester State University ⁠archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont and the disappearance of Middie Rivers from Bickford Hollow, Vermont on November 12th, 1945. 74 year old Middie Rivers was known to be an outdoorsman and disappeared near Bickford Hollow while hunting with a small group. He has never been found, despite exhaustive searches. This episode was previously

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53:09

592 // Understanding That Beast w/ Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon

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2025/11/23

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

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51:31

591 // The Cult of Orgasm w/ Ellen Huet

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2025/11/19

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/ Follow Ellen: https://www.instagram.com/ehuet/ https://twitter.com/squarespace This episode

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590 // NXIVM After Allison Mack w/ Natalie Robehmed

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2025/11/16

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

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589 // The Return of Madison McGhee

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/11/12

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. Check out everything Madison has going on: https://www.icecoldcase.com/ Follow Madison: IG: https://www.instagram.com/icecoldcase FB: https://www.facebook.com/icecoldcase TikTok:

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588 // Through the Shadows w/ Lauren Samples

Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries ·

2025/11/09

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:

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51:47

587 // Defending The Defenseless w/ Roger Canaff

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2025/11/05

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: https://www.rogercanaff.com/ Follow Roger: IG:

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586 // Uncovering The Boston Stranglers w/ Casey Sherman

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2025/11/02

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

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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....

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

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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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