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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.

Copyright: © Crawlspace Media

Latest Episodes:

386 // The Crimes of John Regan Jun 04, 2023

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In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri, Lance Reenstierna, and Jennifer Amell speak about the crimes of John Regan.

On September 10th, 1993 John Regan broke into Donna Palomba's house while her kids were asleep. He raped Donna at gunpoint only to disappear into the night afterwards. He then attempted to kidnap a high school student in Saratoga Springs, New York in 2004. We discuss his crimes and the potential possibility that he was looked at in Sheila Shepherd's unsolved murder. We released an 8 part series on Sheila's murder in January and February of 2023.

This research was done by Maryann Stone White. This episode was originally published on Missing on May 11th, 2023.

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Check out the great show, The Dead Files from the Travel Channel. Listen to The Dead Files wherever you get your podcasts. Another great show to check out is Morbid! They are celebrating their 5 year podversary! Listen to Morbid wherever you get your podcasts.

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385 // A Nation Of Cryptids w/ JW Ocker May 31, 2023

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are thrilled to be joined for the second time by the always fascinating and delightfully macabre JW Ocker. This time around, JW regales the listeners with his adventures hunting the legends of cryptids, state by state as he compiled information for his book, The United States of Cryptids. It's a tale of wonder and mystery not to be missed.

You can pick up a copy of The United States of Cryptids at your local bookseller or here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-united-states-of-cryptids-a-tour-of-american-myths-and-monsters-j-w-ocker/17918040?ean=9781683693222

Stay up to date with JW by following him on social:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jwocker/

TW: @JWOcker

And check out his website https://www.oddthingsiveseen.com/

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384 // Wanted William Bishop May 28, 2023

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with Laura Riste about the disappearance of William Bradford Bishop.

Bishop disappeared in 1976 after slaughtering his family. If you have any information please contact your local FBI office.

Thank you to Laura Riste for her help on this episode. Please check out her site about Trenny Gibson at https://www.canadiangurl77.com/ and check out the new FB page for Trenny's case: https://www.facebook.com/searching.for.trenny.

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383 // We Live Here Now: The Mailbox Mystery May 24, 2023

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna tackle a most unique mystery. Dr. Don Powell joins to discuss the new tenants who have decided to live with him and his wife. One day in August of 2022, Mary and Shelley arrived with a note stating they enjoyed the home and decided to stay. However, the home is Don's mailbox. In the subsequent months, Mary and Shelley have adapted well. They have added a dog, a cousin with one foot, some nice furniture and they even dress up for the holidays. It's a mystery we all hope continues indefinitely.

For more on this incredible story check out these articles:

https://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/2023/04/13/mailbox-mystery-michigan-dolls-dan-powell-orchard-lake-nextdoor/70105676007/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12042759/Mystery-tiny-doll-family-moved-Michigan-mans-MAILBOX.html

https://www.candgnews.com/news/dolls-take-up-residence-in-local-mailbox-2192

https://www.unionleader.com/news/back_page/tiny-dolls-appeared-in-mailbox-with-a-note-weve-decided-to-live-here/article_7c03f35a-fe80-5ecc-b168-872f48c83c40.html

Dr. Don Powell is also the CEO & President of the American Institute for Preventive Medicine. You can see all the good work they do here:

https://healthylife.com/

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382 // Justice for Shawn O'Brien May 21, 2023

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In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with Natalia St. Louis about her fight for justice for her father Shawn O'Brien.

Shawn was rushed to the hospital on July 22nd, 2006 with head wounds. He unfortunately did not survive. The cause of death was blunt force trauma to his head. The Cranston, Rhode Island Police department has yet to make an arrest. If you have any information please submit it to Natalia or the Cranston Police at (401) 942-2211.

This episode was originally published on Missing on April 20th, 2023.

Check out the family site: https://www.justiceforshawnobrien.com

Follow Natalia on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nnstlo

https://uncovered.com/cases/shawn-obrien-cranston-ri

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381 // Deciphering the Zodiac May 17, 2023

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Jen Taylor and Chris Williamson about the Zodiac killer and their podcast Vanished.

Get Chris's book about DB Cooper: https://www.amazon.com/Take-Money-Run-Vanishing-Cooper/dp/B0BJZX6YYJ

Follow Jen and Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CWilliamson____, https://twitter.com/dicejailjen

Vanished's site: https://www.vanishedshow.com/

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vanished/id1441890398

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IElGgdwTQJIaXNUyG0xsS

Me & My Friends: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/me-and-my-friends/id1497998893

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FvLPAKV4gFiPJORCMR95N

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380 // The Murder of Renée Bergeron w/ Sarah Cailean May 14, 2023

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna welcome a return guest to show. Former police officer, current investigator and fellow podcaster Sarah Cailean joins to discuss her 3+ year investigation into the murder of Renée Bergeron. Sarah's work is chronicled in the brilliant new show, "Why Can't We Talk About Amanda's Mom?"

This is a gripping and heart-wrenching podcast that investigates the unsolved murder of a woman in Mobile, Alabama, that was shockingly ignored by the press and police. In this 8-episode series, host Sarah Cailean uncovers new evidence, re-examines old leads, and interviews unknown suspects, all while recording every step of her journey. Her investigation has the full support of the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office.

Listen to Sarah's journey: Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-cant-we-talk-about-amandas-mom/id1667930013

Check out Sarah's site, https://www.caileaninvestigations.com/

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379 // JonBenét Ramsey Case - Part 2 May 10, 2023

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with author and former sheriff John Wesley Anderson about the unsolved murder of JonBenét Ramsey. This is part two. Scroll back to episode 366 to locate part one.

John joins to discuss his excellent new book, LOU AND JONBENÉT: A Legendary Lawman's Quest To Solve A Child Beauty Queen's Murder. Lou is Lou Smit, John’s friend and legendary homicide detective. Needing investigative help, the Boulder DA brought Lou in, however, he was soon disenchanted with law enforcement’s obsession with the Ramsey family as the primary suspects, excluding other possibilities. What follows is years and years of misinformation, unaccounted for evidence and a media driven narrative.

Buy and leave a review of John's book: https://a.co/d/1m7QG5i

For more on John, including speaking engagements: https://wildbluepress.com/john-wesley-anderson-bio/

To help the Smit Family continue to investigate JonBenét's murder: https://www.gofundme.com/f/JonBenet-Lou-Smits-family-searches-for-justice

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378 // Chewing The Fat w/ Melissa Rivers May 07, 2023

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are honored to be joined by the one and only, the sensational, Melissa Rivers! Melissa is, of course, the daughter of the legendary Joan Rivers and so much more. In addition to penning several books - her latest one titled "Lies My Mother Told Me" - Melissa also has a fantastic podcast called Group Text which tackles celebrity interviews, current events, lifestyle, relationships, parenting, health and wellness, and so much more. This is one of the funniest people to come on the show and the conversation is wonderfully random.

Check out Melissa's website: https://melissarivers.com/

Melissa and her family give back, see how here: https://melissarivers.com/giving-back/

Listen to Melissa Rivers Group Text: https://melissarivers.com/podcast/ on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/melissa-rivers-group-text-podcast/id1480914661 or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0n5xb35lYchlOtYeCrrzda?si=a7c53d554bea482a

Check out Melissa's books: https://melissarivers.com/books/

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377 // Mind of a Monster w/ Dr. Michelle Ward May 03, 2023

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are fortunate enough to be graced by Dr. Michelle Ward. Dr. Ward been called the “real-life Clarice Starling” from Silence of the Lambs, and has starred in several crime documentaries, including Investigation Discovery’s “Mind of a Murderer” and “Stalked: Someone’s Watching.” Dr. Ward holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Southern California (USC) with a dual emphasis in clinical neuroscience and behavioral genetics. She has devoted her research and professional consulting to the study of predatory criminals and psychopathic behavior. This is a really thought-provoking conversation with a large sprinkle of levity.

For more information on Dr. Michelle Ward: https://press.discovery.com/us/id/talent/ward-michelle/

For more information on Dr. Ward's non-profit, The Innocent Lives Foundation: https://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

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