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.

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591 // The Cult of Orgasm w/ Ellen Huet
Ellen spent years uncovering the cult-like practices of OneTaste, an organization dedicated to unlocking the sexual wellness potential in their clients.
45 min
2
590 // NXIVM After Allison Mack w/ Natalie Robe...
Natalie's latest project, Allison After NXIVM, is a highly fascinating and emotional story documenting the journey, struggles and triumphs of Allison Mack.
44 min
3
589 // The Return of Madison McGhee
From the unsolved murder of Madison's father JC, to the future of her podcast, Ice Cold Case, all topics are on the table.
51 min
4
588 // Through the Shadows w/ Lauren Samples
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!
50 min
5
587 // Defending The Defenseless w/ Roger Canaff
oger is an author, legal expert, child protection & special victims advocate.
46 min
6
586 // Uncovering The Boston Stranglers w/ Case...
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.
51 min
7
585 // A Killer Interview w/ 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.
32 min
8
584 // The Impact of A.I. In True Crime w/ Prof...
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.
55 min
9
583 // The Haunting of the Smurl Family w/ Maxi...
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.
46 min
10
582 // The Murder of Vanessa Guillén w/ John Qu...
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.
37 min
11
581 // The FBI's Real Profiler w/ Julia Cowley
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.
56 min
12
580 // He Confessed to Murdering His Parents on...
Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about a wild 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.
73 min
13
579 // Bodies in New England - Live at Crime Co...
Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Joseph Scott Morgan to ask the question, “Is there an active serial killer terrorizing the citizens of New England?”
64 min
14
578 // The Curse of Julia Brown w/ Brandon Sche...
Brandon introduces Ms. Julia Brown, a rumored Vodou practitioner from Frenier Louisiana, a swamp town that is no longer.
49 min
15
577 // Vampires of the French Quarter w/ Brando...
Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna discuss vampires in the streets of New Orleans with master storyteller and historian Brandon Schexnayder from the hit show, Southern Gothic.
42 min
16
576 // Defining A Stalker w/Joseph Dalu
Joe is an expert in the field of stalking and articulately breaks down how to identify and protect yourself from this danger.
51 min
17
575 // The Wonderland Murders Part 2 w/ Eli Fra...
Eli shines a spotlight on two of the most fascinating and dangerous main characters, Eddie Nash and Ron Launius.
60 min
18
574 // The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg ...
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?".'
45 min
19
573 // The Murder of Emma Merlotin w/ Bess Lovejoy
Bess discusses the brutal and tragic murder of Emma Merlotin in 1885 Portland Oregon.
43 min
20
572 // Fear & Justice in Dole Valley w/ Carolyn...
Carolyn embarked on a project to shed light on the survivors and victims of an unknown serial killer from the 1970s Pacific Northwest.
51 min
21
571 // Capturing Their Killer - The Delphi Case...
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.
49 min
22
570 // The Madman of Crystal Beach w/ M.F. Gross
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.
44 min
23
569 // The Wonderland Murders w/ 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.
49 min
24
568 // Stalking Samantha w/ Samantha Stites
Samantha recounts a terrifying story of being stalked for years by the same man, which eventually led to abduction.
56 min
25
567 // The Best Horror Podcast w/ Monique Sanc...
Monique Sanchez and Amy Traydon of the fantastic new podcast, Another F*cking Horror Podcast join the show!
52 min