Crawlspace - True Crime & Mysteries

Welcome to Crawlspace...and the 10ish Podcast! Back in July of 2023, the creator of the 10ish Podcast invited Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna onto his show and they brought with them their top ten list of the weirdest town names in America. This is that episode. The three hosts discuss how each town got its name, fun facts about each town, key people from each town, humping flowers, and MUCH more....

In this new episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about the possibilities of a new and active serial killer in New England. We also play clips from Lance's conversation with expert Dr. Michael Arntfield that aired on ⁠Crawlspace⁠ on May 18th, 2025. Mike brings his unique and specialized insight into not only the dynamics of how the discovery of multiple bodies in a centralized location c...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have a wild conversation with Brian Haugen and filmmaker Andy Robertson. Brian is the central character in an elaborate plot to scam women across the globe. Andy directed the docu-series on Hulu, "Hey Beautiful - Anatomy of a Romance Scam" which tells the story of Brian and the women who fell prey to this intricate romance...

Welcome to Crawlspace. This episode is a bonus taken from the recent archives of our other show, Missing (https://open.spotify.com/show/0yRXkJrZC85otfT7oXMcri?si=b585ed1c21db4e4a) which aired on 4/10/25. Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of Diane Augat from Hudson, Florida on April 10th, 1998. This episode was researched by Kathleen Studer. If you have any info...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Lance Reenstierna is joined by the great Dr. Michael Arntfield, a criminologist, author, consultant and award-winning professor at Western University in Canada as well as a Fulbright Scholar and previous visiting chairman at Vanderbilt University in Nashville where he specialized in victimology and American literature. Arntfield spent more than 15 years...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by a truly fascinating individual, Mr. Shaahin Cheyene. In the 1990s, when Shaahin was 17 years old, he created a drug which was a natural alternative to MDMA called Herbal Ecstasy. The success of his product was meteoric, the fame and money flooded in. Before he knew it, Shaahin was looking at a billion dollars...

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna discuss updates on the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. This is part 3 of a special report we're doing on the possibility of a new and active serial killer in New England. On March 6th, 2025 the remains of a woman were found near Norwalk, Connecticut by Norwalk police scuba team and fire rescue team. Authoritie...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, Prof. Deborah Blum. Deborah is the Director of the Knight Science Journalism at MIT in Cambridge Massachusetts. Deborah is also a prolific writer and an expert on the wonders and the deadly nature of all the poisons! Check out all of Deborah’s work: https://deborahblum.com/ Follow Debo...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined for the first time by Dr. John Baranchok, a neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist who now uses his scientific approach to break down how to research and responsibly encounter the elusive Bigfoot. Check out John's work here: https://hangar1publishing.com/collections/cryptids/products/grasping-sasquatch http...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with author B. R. Bates about her new book on serial killer Benjamin Atkins. Her book is called The Crack City Strangler, and it's the second in her series on Murders in the Motor City. Don't miss B. R. tell us about her book the Babydoll Serial Killer on episode 482 of Crawlspace. Check out B. R.'s site: brbates.c...

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna discuss updates on the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. On March 6th, 2025 the remains of Paige Fannon are found near Norwalk, Connecticut by Norwalk police scuba team and fire rescue team. Authorities located clothing and personal items left on the bank of the Norwalk River before eventually discovering Fannon...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined once again by renowned journalist & author, Casey Sherman. Casey’s latest book, Book in the Water tells the tragic story of Nathan Carman and the fall of the Chakalos family.  You can pick up Casey’s book at you local book seller or at the following: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Water-Untold-Family-Tragedy/dp/17...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode originally published on Missing on April 3rd, 2025, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of Dorothy Arnold from Manhattan, New York City on December 12th, 1910. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe to Missing. This episode was researched by Kathleen Studer. Sources: https://charleyproject.org/case/dorothy-harri...

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the possibility of a new and unidentified serial killer in New England. Since March of 2025 at least six bodies have been found and people have starting wondering if there was a serial killer. We discuss each case and weigh the possibilities of foul play. On March 6th, 2025 the remains of Paige Fannon are found near Norwalk, Connecticu...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by ABC journalist Brad Mielke to discuss the phenomenon that is the second trial of Karen Read. In the early morning hours of January 29, 2022, Boston Police Department Officer John O'Keefe was found dead outside the home of Boston Police Officer Brian Albert in Canton, Massachusetts by his girlfriend, Karen Rea...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by journalist, author, podcaster and new friend of the show, Leah Sottile. Leah has written a new book called Blazing Eye Sees All. Sottile seeks to understand the quest for New Age spirituality in an era of fear that has made us open to anything that claims to bring relief from war, the climate crisis, COVID 19...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Jonathan Schwartz, the former business manager of high profile clients like Alanis Morissette, Beyonce, Linkin Park, Halsey and more. In 2017 Schwartz pled guilty to embezzling nearly 5 million dollars from Morissette and was sentenced to 6 years in prison. He has been released, is now a convicted felon worki...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by author, historian and friend of the show, Mr. Daniel Stone. Daniel has written a new book, American Poison: A Deadly Invention and the Woman Who Battled for Environmental Justice. The story chronicles the life of Alice Hamilton, a trailblazing doctor and public health activist who took on the booming auto ind...

In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with pulitzer Prize winning journalist Gilbert King about the release of season 2 of his runaway hit true crime podcast Bone Valley. Listen to Bone Valley here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZNyfZVK93493scltYssSf. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bone-valley/id1643974551. Follow Gilbert here: IG: https://www.instagr...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by the one and only, Mr. Eric Ulis. Eric is an unwavering and tireless investigator who has made it a mission of his to discover the true identity of the legendary famous skyjacker, DB Cooper. Follow Eric Ulis: https://ericulis.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCewfNi-lPOshvd9t55NXbbA/ Twitter...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, Prof. Rebecca Lemov to discuss the reality of brain-washing and mind control from a historical perspective up to modern times. Rebecca's book, The Instability of Truth is available here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-instability-of-truth-brainwashing-mind-control-and-hyper-persuasio...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined once again by the True Crime Guy, Mike Morford to break down the completely ridiculous slasher movie, April Fool's Day, just in time for the holiday. These movie review episodes are also available on our new feed, Movies by Crawlspace! Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kMGelQbnUlqWmmjdk5hsK?si=911...

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Scott Payne, aka - Pale Horse. Scott spent years infiltrating hate groups and white supremacy cells in the United States in an attempt to eradicate as much hate as possible. He made it out alive and shares some of his most harrowing stories in this episode. To pick up your copy of Code Name: Pale Horse, go to...

In this episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Dr. Thais Gibson about the dark tetrad personality type and the characteristics that come with it. The tetrad is made up of narcissism, psychopathy, machiavellianism, and sadism. This interview was previously published on Missing on March 6th, 2025. Check out the Personal Development School: https://university.personaldevelopmentschool....

Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna go to Hell with the delightfully macabre science writer, Erika Engelhaupt. In her new book, Go To Hell, Erika takes readers on a tour to dozens of locations all over the globe where the dreaded gateway to Hell is reportedly located. To get your copy of Go To Hell: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Go-Hell/Erika-Engelhaupt/97...