Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak about two stories that interest them. First it's the Annabelle doll. What's the story? How close are the movies? What's the deal with the Warren's? Next is the Phantom Barber of Pascagoula. What's the story with this home invader who clipped kids's hair while they slept? Check out our Subscription Service where we have a bundled our bonus material from Missing, Crawlspace and Dark Valley shows! Ad-free episodes...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have another fascinating discussion with the great Casey Sherman. Casey is an acclaimed journalist and author of more than ten books. He is also a contributing writer for Esquire, Time, The Washington Post, and Boston Magazine. His latest book, A Murder In Hollywood, is the subject of this conversation and in it, Casey digs deep to uncover the dark underbelly of old-time Hollywood. Join us as we navigate through the...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna extend their friendship with the creators of the Slaycation podcast. On Dec. 27th, 2023 they were joined by Jerry Kolber and today they have the pleasure of speaking with Jerry's co-hosts/co-creators, Kim & Adam "Tex" Davis. This is a great conversation that highlights three stories they cover in Slaycation (Shanquella Robinson, Gabe & Tina Watson, and Harold & Toni Henthorn) and includes several laughs...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by good friend and colleague, Bill Thomas. Bill, along with Kristin Dilley, hosts the excellent podcast, Mind Over Murder. Bill is the brother of Cathleen Thomas who, along with her girlfriend Rebecca Ann Dowski, were the first victims of the serial killer that terrorized couples in the region of the Colonial Parkway in Virginia between 1986 and 1989. In January of 2024, a man named Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. was...

When a charismatic young doctor announces revolutionary treatments for cancer and HIV, patients from around the world turn to him for their last chance. As medical experts praise Serhat Gumrukcu’s genius, the company he co-founded rockets in value to over half a billion dollars. But when a team of researchers makes a startling discovery, they begin to suspect the brilliant doctor is hiding a secret. From Wondery, the new season of Dr. Death: Bad Magic is a story of miraculous cures, magic and...

In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about several weird news stories in a series we like to call Weirdspace. First we speak about the criminal charges recently filed against Pierce Brosnan. Next we discuss a large tumbleweed and scary tumbleweeds in general. Then we discuss a gross story out of Colorado where two owners of the Return to Nature funeral home are charged with sickening things. Then we name the winner of the World's Ugliest Lawn Contest. Our next story is...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna present to their fine listeners part two of a conversation that took place on their other show MISSING. Private Investigator Greg Overacker joins to discuss his new book, The Hunt for Brianna Maitland: The Relentless Pursuit of Answers to One of Vermont’s Biggest Mysteries. As most of you know, Greg is the primary investigator into the Brianna Maitland’s disappearance which took place in Montgomery, Vermont on March...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna present to their fine listeners part one of a conversation that took place on their other show MISSING. Private Investigator Greg Overacker joins to discuss his new book, The Hunt for Brianna Maitland: The Relentless Pursuit of Answers to One of Vermont’s Biggest Mysteries. As most of you know, Greg is the primary investigator into the Brianna Maitland’s disappearance which took place in Montgomery, Vermont on March...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are delighted to welcome Mike Morford back to the show. All the crime discussed in this conversation centers around the fictional world of Billy Lenz as he slays his way through the holidays. In 1974 Bob Clark's Black Christmas hit the theaters and terrified millions since. Half a century later, 2 remakes were produced and we break down all 3 films here. Keep up to speed with everything Morf has going on by visiting...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna take listeners back to February of 2023 and revisit a classic "best of" episode! They have two amazing advocates joining them, LaDonna Humphrey & Alecia Lockhart, co-authors of Strangled and experts in this seedy community. Their relationship was born from a moment in Alecia's past that was revealed to be a crucial element in the murder of Melissa Witt. And their stories only get more incredible from there. Listen...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by a new friend, Jerry Kolber. Mr. Kolber is a seasoned television producer with a number of hit shows to his credit. Jerry's newest project is the podcast, Slaycation, which he produces and hosts along with Kim & Adam Davis. Slaycation tells the stories of people who met their untimely end while on vacation. The Slaycation podcast premieres on January 9th, 2024, subscribe now: Apple...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna bring back a Holiday Classic! They speak with Rae Paoletta about the creepy Christmas legend of Krampus, one of their favorite holiday traditions. Enjoy! Check out Rae's article on Krampus: https://www.inverse.com/article/39071-what-is-the-krampus-legend Check out Rae Paoletta on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PAYOLETTER Check out our Subscription Service where we have a bundled our bonus material from Missing, Crawlspace...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by friend of the show, Professor David Perlmutter from Texas Tech University, College of Media & Communication. Dr. Perlmutter brings to the conversation the haunting and tragic story of Kris Kremer and Lisanne Froon, two young women who disappeared while on a hike in Panama in 2014. Their remains were found along with dozen of photos that created an internet fascination. To learn more about Kris Kremer...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna welcome an old friend back on the show to discuss two incredibly haunting unsolved cases. Mike "Morf" Morford brings to the table the story of 29 year old Elizabeth Barraza who was gunned down in a seemingly random attack, in the early morning hours, outside her home as she set up for a garage sale in 2019. The sEcond story is that of Leigh Marine Occhi, a girl just 13 years old who became the victim of a questionable,...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have a fascinating conversation with new friend and first time podcast producer, Eddy Inserra. Eddy tells the story of his grandfather, Fred Pastore, who worked tirelessly for the IRS in the 1950's and 60's, investigating top level mafia members until he was forced out by the Kennedy administration. To exact revenge against the IRS and the government, Pastore began a career representing those he previously worked to...

In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with journalist Don Sikorski about the 1997 unsolved murder of Christopher Wallace AKA Notorious B.I.G. and the vast culture of secrecy regarding this case. Check out our Subscription Service where we have a bundled our bonus material from Missing, Crawlspace and Dark Valley shows! Ad-free episodes and more at https://missing.supportingcast.fm/ Use promo code, "Missing" for your first month FREE! Check out The Dossier podcast:...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna tread down a path never taken as they discuss the horrible and suspicious death of prized race horse Alydar. Fred M. Kray, animal lawyer and author of "Broken: The Suspicious Death of Alydar and the End of Racing's Golden Age" joins to talk about Alydar's career, his death and possible motives for such a heinous crime. Be sure to order your copy of "Broken: The Suspicious Death of Alydar and the End of Racing's Golden...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna welcome back two old friends, Kevin Balfe & Alyse Powers, from Red Seat Ventures, the company that produces CrimeCon. In what is now becoming a post CrimeCon tradition, they all reflect on the latest CrimeCon and look forward to the future events. Go to: https://www.crimecon.com/CC24 to learn more about CrimeCon 2024 in Nashville TN and everything else the team has going on. Check out our Subscription Service...

In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about several tragic and bizarre murders in New York City that included instances of egg throwing. Pedro Ramos and Angel Lopez Almodovar were killed during tragedies in 1994. Karl Jackson was murdered in 1998, Joseph Padro was killed in 2005, and David Diaz was 19 when he died in 2008. Check out our Subscription Service where we have a bundled our bonus material from Missing, Crawlspace and Dark Valley shows! Ad-free episodes and more at...

In this episode Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Madison McGhee. Madison hosts and produces the podcast Ice Cold Case about her father John Cornelius McGhee's unsolved murder from Belmont County, Ohio in 2002. Listen to Ice Cold Case: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ice-cold-case/id1685378007. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KZGIllYsj8jrQ6itE2AfB. Follow all of Madison's work: https://linktr.ee/icecoldcase. This episode was originally...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna get real serious with their new friends, Trevin & Amanda from the Live, Laugh, Larceny podcast. A wide array of petty crimes are discussed as is the process on how to tell these stories and keep the listeners laughing. Listen to Live, Laugh, Larceny: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-laugh-larceny-a-true-petty-crime-podcast/id1559664170 Spotify -...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are shocked out of their comfort zone when they sit down with Damsel Ninja Nancy of Damsel In Defense. Nancy Abercrombie is a Safety Educator whose goal is to educate and empower communities to ensure the best and brightest are willing and able to protect themselves in the face of an attack. For more information on Nancy, check out her website: https://www.damselninjanancy.com or...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna continue speaking with the amazing people they met at CrimeCon 2023. This is a riveting conversation with Melissa Sandberg. Melissa is a member of the American Military University Cold Case Investigations Team from Charles Town, W.Va., also known as the Safe Haven team. Melissa applies her background as a social worker as she and her team investigate the 2008 murder of Judith Petty. This story has lots of twists and...

In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about serial killer Joseph Naso, AKA the alphabet killer. Naso was convicted for four murders between the years of 1977 - 1994 in Northern California. All four victims each have first names and last names with letters that matched: Roxene Roggasch, Carmen Colon, Pamela Parsons and Tracy Tafoya. We also discuss the unsolved murder Sheila Shepherd as it related to the possibility of Naso being a suspect. Naso would've been around 46 years...