Best Samantha Perlmutter Podcasts (2025)

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604 // The Mysterious Death of Megan Piper Trussell - Part 2 1:09:53

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In this episode, ⁠Crawlspace Media⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Vanessa Diaz and Joseph Trussell about the mysterious death of their daughter, Megan Trussell. Megan went missing after leaving her college dorm on February 9th, 2025 after an argument with her roommate. She was reported missing a few days later and was found decease…

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603 // The Mysterious Death of Megan Piper Trussell - Part 1 50:12

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In this episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Vanessa Diaz and Joseph Trussell about the mysterious death of their daughter, Megan Trussell. Megan went missing after leaving her college dorm on February 9th, 2025 after an argument with her roommate. She was reported missing a few days later and was found deceased …

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602 // Carla Walker Murder Solved & More Stories From America's Crime Lab w/ Elin Lantz Lesser 59:09

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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 publishe…

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601 // Missing Paige Renkoski w/ Nina Innsted of Already Gone 55:26

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In this 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 ple…

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600 // The Murders of Elizabeth Short & Leila Welsh - Live w/ Eli Frankel 1:19:02

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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 murde…

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599 // The Rise of The Slasher Film w/ Dr. Adam Jortner 58:34

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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 the…

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598 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 6 - Vermont Mysteries & Folkore w/ Joseph Citro & Ross Griffiths 1:04:47

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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…

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597 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 5 - Frieda Langer 55:47

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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 M…

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596 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 4 - Paul Jepson 1:04:59

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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…

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595 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 3 - James Tedford 1:10:10

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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 relative…

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594 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 2 - Paula Welden 1:34:48

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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 after…

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593 // Bennington Triangle Disappearances - Part 1 - Middie Rivers 1:14:03

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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 disa…

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592 // Understanding That Beast w/ Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon 53:09

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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…

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591 // The Cult of Orgasm w/ Ellen Huet 51:31

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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…

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590 // NXIVM After Allison Mack w/ Natalie Robehmed 49:55

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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…

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589 // The Return of Madison McGhee 57:01

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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.co…

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588 // Through the Shadows w/ Lauren Samples 56:00

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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…

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587 // Defending The Defenseless w/ Roger Canaff 51:47

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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…

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586 // Uncovering The Boston Stranglers w/ Casey Sherman 57:43

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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 t…

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585 // A Killer Interview w/ David Scott 37:52

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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://you…

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584 // The Impact of A.I. In True Crime w/ Prof. David Perlmutter 1:01:18

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are 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 c…

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583 // The Haunting of the Smurl Family w/ Maxim Furek 52:32

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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,…

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582 // The Murder of Vanessa Guillén w/ John Quiñones 42:55

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's 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. This episode was published on Missing on October 13th, 2025. John is hosting a great new podcast series called Van…

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581 // The FBI's Real Profiler w/ Julia Cowley 1:01:51

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna have a great discussion with retired FBI profiler, Julia Cowley. Julia has a podcast called The Consult and it's very much worth the listen, check it out! The conversation here covers everything from Bryan Kohberger to the unsolved case of Karina Holmer, an au pair from Swe…

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580 // He Confessed to Murdering His Parents on TV - The Disturbing Tale of Lorenz Kraus 1:18:48

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about a wild and recent 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…

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579 // Bodies in New England - Live at Crime Con '25 w/ Joseph Scott Morgan 1:09:49

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In this new episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Joseph Scott Morgan of ⁠Body Bags⁠ to discuss this wild incident in true crime media. In March of 2024, the media began to report on the strange discovery of bodies found in multiple locations over a time-frame of less than a week in the New England region. Almost immediately, social…

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578 // The Curse of Julia Brown w/ Brandon Schexnayder 54:58

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by old friend of the show, fellow podcaster and the great storyteller, Brandon Schexnayder. Brandon introduces Ms. Julia Brown, a rumored Vodou practitioner from Frenier Louisiana, a swamp town that is no longer. Was Julia responsible for the hurricane that…

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577 // Vampires of the French Quarter w/ Brandon Schexnayder 48:33

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576 // Defining A Stalker w/Joseph Dalu 57:09

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, Mr. Joseph Dalu. Joe is the founder and president of Premiere Group International, a security and private investigation company providing services to individuals, corporations, law firms, insurance companies, and the entertainment indus…

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575 // The Wonderland Murders Part 2 w/ Eli Frankel 1:06:07

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined once again by author, tv producer, and LA crime historian, Mr. Eli Frankel. Eli continues his exploration into the brutal and gruesome Wonderland Murders, which took place on July 1st, 1981 in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles. Eli shines a spotlight on two of the most …

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574 // The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg w/ Nancy Schwartzman 50:56

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In this new episode, ⁠Crawlspace Media⁠'s 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?". Ellen Greenberg was 27 years old and engaged when she was found dead in her apartment by her fiancé. Ellen sustained 20 stab wou…

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573 // The Murder of Emma Merlotin w/ Bess Lovejoy 48:49

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by spooky friend of the show, the great writer, Bess Lovejoy. Bess discusses the brutal and tragic murder of Emma Merlotin in 1885 Portland Oregon. Emma's final resting place is the historic and treasured Lone Fir Cemetery, an area of land she has been know…

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572 // Fear & Justice in Dole Valley w/ Carolyn Ossorio 57:20

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by the great Seattle journalist, Carolyn Ossorio. Carolyn embarked on a project to shed light on the survivors and victims of an unknown serial killer from the 1970s Pacific Northwest. She tells their stories in the new show, Stolen Voices of Dole Valley. Check o…

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571 // Capturing Their Killer - The Delphi Case w/ Libby's Mom Carrie Timmons and Producer Jane Latman 54:59

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Crawlspace Media's 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. This episode was previously published on Missing on August 14th, 2025. Watc…

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570 // The Madman of Crystal Beach w/ M.F. Gross 50:15

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by first-time true crime author, Mr. M.F. Gross to discuss his debut book, Madman. 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. Pick up your copy of Madman by visiting M.F. Gr…

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569 // The Wonderland Murders w/ Eli Frankel 55:20

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by the great television producer, author and LA crime historian, Mr. 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. Eli previously joined us to…

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568 // Stalking Samantha w/ Samantha Stites 1:02:01

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In this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Crawlspace Media⁠⁠⁠⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Samantha Stites from the new docuseries "Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror". Samantha recounts a terrifying story of being stalked for years by the same man, which eventually led to abduction. Hear Samantha's incredible story of survival. Watch the docuseri…

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567 // The Best Horror Podcast w/ Monique Sanchez and Amy Traydon 57:47

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna kick off the Spooky Season with some new friends! They are joined by Monique Sanchez and Amy Traydon of the fantastic new podcast, Another F*cking Horror Podcast. Aliens, ghosts, tulpas, the Mandela Effect, and more are all part of this ghoulish conversation. Join if you da…

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566 // The Boy Fiend of Boston w/ Christopher Daley 51:37

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by friend of the show, master presenter, historian and all around good guy, Mr. Christopher Daley. Chris takes us back in time to 1871, Boston MA. This is the time and place when 11 year old Jesse Pomeroy started his reign of terror, torture and murder. Che…

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565 // The Theft of the Most Beautiful Car in the World 1:01:17

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna welcome two new friends of the show to the conversation. Mr. Stayton Bonner & Mr. Joe Ford. Stayton wrote the book, The Million Dollar Car Detective and Joe Ford IS the Car Detective. The car in question is the stolen 1938 Talbot-Lago Teardrop, often described as the "most …

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564 // Inside True Crime w/ Matthew Cox 51:42

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by entertaining, thought-provoking true-crime raconteur Matthew Cox. From his days pulling off some of the most elaborate and effective mortgage scams in modern history, to his life after incarceration, all topics are fair game. This episode was originally published …

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563 // Ruby Red Handed w/ Maria Awes 49:45

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by new friend of the show, executive producer and investigative journalist Maria Awes. Maria's production company, Committee Films, helmed the ABC News Studios doc, Ruby Red Handed: Stealing America's Most Famous Pair of Shoes. It's a wild and fascinating account…

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562 // Missing Emmanuel Haro - Part 3 - Parents Arrested! 24:44

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the disappearance of Emmanuel Haro from Cabazon, California on August 14th, 2025. This is part 3 of our coverage. Emmanuel is 7 months old with brown hair and brown eyes. He weighs 21 pounds. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the San …

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561 // The Uncanny World of Maxim Furek 55:45

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna hop on the Maxim Furek ride and invite you all to join! Mr. Furek is an author and researcher whose work spans psychology, addictions, music journalism, and paranormal culture. To check out all of Maxim's books and everything he is up to, visit his website: https://www.maxi…

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560 // Missing Emmanuel Haro - 2 - Jake's History of Child Cruelty & A Possible Sighting of Emmanuel 24:19

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of Emmanuel Haro from Yucaipa, California on August 14th, 2025. This is part 2 of our coverage. Emmanuel is 7 months old with brown hair and brown eyes. He weighs 21 pounds. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to conta…

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559 // The Black Dahlia's Killer w/ Eli Frankel 1:02:19

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are thrilled to be joined by award winner producer, author and true crime enthusiast, Mr. Eli Frankel. Eli has written "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 an…

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558 // Yucaipa Kidnapping - Where is Emmanuel Haro? 27:47

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of Emmanuel Haro from Yucaipa, California on August 14th, 2025. Emmanuel is 7 months old with brown hair and brown eyes. He weighs 21 pounds. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the San Bernardino Sheriff De…

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557 // Greg Scarpa: The Mafia's Grim Reaper w/Jonathan Dyer 51:48

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by author Jonathan Dyer. Jonathan has written the book, Legendary Evil: The Many Faces of a Mafia Killer which details the wild life and horrific crimes of notorious gangster, Greg Scarpa. Pick up your copy of Legendary Evil: https://bookshop.org/p/books/greg-sca…

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556 // Encounter with the Green River Killer 53:06

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Jill McCabe Johnson about an encounter she had with a man named Gary who was most likely Gary Ridgway - the Green River Killer. This episode was originally published on Crawlspace on June 30th, 2021. Read Jill's article on ⁠Slate⁠: ⁠https://slate.com/human-interest/…

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555 // The Serial Killer Tour Guide w/ Johnny Trevisani 48:10

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Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna sit down with new friend, author Johnny Trevisani. Johnny has taken a campy approach to serial killer education with his new book, The Serial Killer Travel Guide Across America. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee and take a tour with us! Pick up a copy of The Serial Killer T…