Best Gavin Whitehead Podcasts (2025)

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390: Abingdon's Boardinghouse Murder w/ Greg Lilly 1:11:01

2h ago1:11:01

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In November 1945, James Newton, a young World War II veteran, was shot four times—twice in the back—in his room at an Abingdon, Virginia boardinghouse owned by Helen Clark. She would soon stand trial for his murder, as speculation swirled about the true nature of their relationship. Was she a protective, motherly figure trying to prevent Jimmy from…

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519 // From MISSING / The Disappearance of Diane Augat 1:00:50

1d ago1:00:50

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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 r…

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The Practice Run (Crimes of Old New York) 43:13

5d ago43:13

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In 1990, two men entered the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston and stole something like $500 million worth of art, in what became the most infamous art heist in U.S. history. Today, we're joined by retired museum professional Frederick J. Fisher, who thinks that the Gardner affair may have been a sequel to an earlier effort to a rob a diffe…

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518 // Expert Insight on New England Serial Killer w/ Dr. Michael Arntfield 56:48

6d ago56:48

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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 Americ…

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389: A History of Axe Murder w/ Rachel McCarthy James 1:08:41

8d ago1:08:41

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Much like the wheel, the boat, and the telephone, the axe is a transformative piece of technology―one that has been with us since prehistory. And just as early humans used the axe to chop down trees, hunt for food, and whittle tools, they also used it to murder. Over time, this particular use has endured: as the axe evolved over centuries to fit th…

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517 // The King of The Thrill Pill w/ Shaahin Cheyene 1:06:03

9d ago1:06:03

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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…

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516 // Continuing Coverage of Possible Active Serial Killer in New England 53:27

11d ago53:27

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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 …

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Influencing the Impressionists: Hokusai’s Great Wave 42:46

11d ago42:46

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Before Monet painted water lilies or Degas sketched ballerinas, a wave was crashing in from the East. In this episode, we explore how Japanese woodblock prints—especially Hokusai’s ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’—reshaped the way Western artists thought about space, subject, and form. From flattened perspective to everyday scenes, ukiyo-e wasn’t just…

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515 // All The Poisons! w/ Prof. Deborah Blum 1:06:17

13d ago1:06:17

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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 De…

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514 // Grasping Bigfoot w/ Dr. John Baranchok 1:07:28

16d ago1:07:28

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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/col…

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388: The Adriatic Affair w/ Jennifer Sellitti 1:13:52

16d ago1:13:52

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The American sailing vessel Adriatic collided with the French steamship Le Lyonnais on November 2, 1856, off the coast of Nantucket in what can best be described as a maritime hit-and-run. Adriatic’s captain, Jonathan Durham, rendered no aid and left the passenger steamship to fend for herself. 114 people died in the collision and in the days that …

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Introducing the Slaycation Podcast 24:55

18d ago24:55

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Just in time for summer! This is an introduction and excerpt from the Slaycation Podcast, hosted by Kim and Adam "Tex" Davis and Jerry Kolber. Pack your body bags for a darkly comic, true crime podcast that looks at murders, mysterious deaths and whodunits that happened while people were on vacation. More here! https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Spotify l…

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The Devil Wears Rothko (Crimes of Old New York) 37:47

19d ago37:47

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Today, we're joined by acclaimed author and filmmaker Barry Avrich to talk about one of the most colossal art fraud cases in New York history. It all started when a woman named Glafira Rosales walked into the storied Knoedler Gallery with a painting she claimed to have been created by Mark Rothko. The ensuing fiasco ended in catastrophe for the gal…

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513 // The Crack City Strangler Benjamin Atkins w/ B.R. Bates 1:07:02

20d ago1:07:02

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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 48…

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MoNo Encore: The Murders of Stringbean and Estelle Akeman w/ Taylor Hagood 1:49:35

20d ago1:49:35

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(original pub date 7/19/23) David "Stringbean" Akeman was a singer, clawhammer banjo player and an early Grand Ole Opry star, known for his lanky build and comedic personality. And as a cast member of the nationwide television show Hee-Haw, he was at the height of his popularity when he and his wife Estelle were murdered in their rural Tennessee ho…

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512 // Updates on Possible Active Serial Killer in New England 46:21

21d ago46:21

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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 …

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511 // The Blood In The Water w/ Casey Sherman 1:04:19

23d ago1:04:19

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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.a…

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387: The Beatle Bandit w/ Nate Hendley 57:55

23d ago57:55

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On July 24, 1964, twenty-four-year-old Matthew Kerry Smith disguised himself with a mask and a Beatle wig, hoisted a semi-automatic rifle, then held up a bank in North York, Ontario. The intelligent but troubled son of a businessman and mentally ill mother, Smith was a navy veteran with a young Indigenous wife and a hazy plan for violent revolution…

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510 // Missing Dorothy Arnold 1:14:58

23d ago1:14:58

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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. Sour…

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509 // Is There a New Serial Killer in New England? 46:28

25d ago46:28

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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 …

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508 // The Trials of Karen Read w/ Brad Mielke 1:03:28

27d ago1:03:28

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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 …

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507 // The Blazing Eye w/ Leah Sottile 1:08:54

30d ago1:08:54

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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 b…

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386: America's Nazi POW Murders w/ William Geroux 1:13:51

1M ago1:13:51

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The American government was faced with an unprecedented challenge: where to house the nearly 400,000 German prisoners of war plucked from the battlefield and shipped across the Atlantic. On orders from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Department of War hastily built hundreds of POW camps in the United States. Today, traces of those camps—which …

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Shooting Andy Warhol: Valerie Solanas (Re-Release) 57:23

1M ago57:23

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This week, I'm re-releasing one of my all-time favorite episodes of The Art of Crime, "Shooting Andy Warhol: Valerie Solanas." It originally aired ac ouple years back, during seasons 2 of the podcast, Assassins. It looks at how playwright, writer, and all-around hellraiser Valerie Solanas shot and nearly killed Andy Warhol in 1968. For show notes a…

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506 // The Redemption of a Felon w/ Jonathan Schwartz 1:17:58

1M ago1:17:58

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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…

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505 // The American Poison w/ Daniel Stone 1:02:17

1M ago1:02:17

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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 publi…

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385: The 1870 Murder of A.P. Crittenden w/ Gary Krist 1:09:33

1M ago1:09:33

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Shortly before dusk on November 3, 1870, just as the ferryboat El Capitan was pulling away from its slip into San Francisco Bay, a woman clad in black emerged from the shadows and strode across the crowded deck. Reaching under her veil, she drew a small pistol and aimed it directly at a well-dressed man sitting quietly with his wife and children. T…

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504 // Gilbert King on Bone Valley 1:04:26

1M ago1:04:26

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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/id164397…

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503 // DB Cooper: New Discoveries w/ Eric Ulis 1:12:44

1M ago1:12:44

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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.you…

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384: The 1943 Murders of Dr. Roy & Mae Hunt w/ Christena Stephens 56:26

1M ago56:26

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On a nearly moonless night in October 1943, a single gunshot rang out in Littlefield, Texas. A prominent Texas doctor and his wife were found bound, shot, beaten, and murdered. The only witness: their five-year-old daughter, who was bound to silence and refused to speak about what happened for 70 years. Christena Stephens is my guest, and her book …

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Theft and the Met (Crimes of Old New York) 55:14

2M ago55:14

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Today, we're joined by the fabulous Amanda Matta, host of the Art of History podcast, to talk about theft and New York's Metropolitan Museum. On the one hand, the Met has acquired a good chunk of its collection by dubious means, including the purchase of looted objects. On the other hand, the museum itself has become the target of thieves, leading …

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502 // The Unstable Truth w/ Rebecca Lemov 1:02:27

2M ago1:02:27

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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-t…

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501 // April Fool's Day w/ Mike Morford 1:11:05

2M ago1:11:05

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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://o…

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MoNo Encore: The Murder of Carol Thompson w/ Bill Swanson 1:04:21

2M ago1:04:21

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(Original pub date: 3/11/20) While the Coen brothers refuse to confirm it, many believe that their movie "Fargo" was inspired by the Carol Thompson murder case. She was viciously killed in her comfortable Saint Paul home by a hitman hired by her eccentric husband, T. Eugene Thompson, in March of 1963, leaving behind four small children. It was an a…

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Mme. Tussaud, Witness to the Revolution (with Gavin Whitehead) 1:20:59

2M ago1:20:59

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In this special episode, the host and producer of The Art of Crime, Gavin Whitehead, joins us to explore the fascinating life of Madame Tussaud. Known for founding the world-renowned wax museum, Tussaud’s story intersects with the dramatic history of the French Revolution, art, and even true crime. Tune in for a captivating discussion on how Tussau…

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500 // Infiltrating The White Supremacy w/ Scott Payne 1:10:18

2M ago1:10:18

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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…

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499 // Dark Tetrad Personality w/ Thais Gibson 1:04:41

2M ago1:04:41

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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 Sch…

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383: The Mysterious Disappearance of Molly Zelko w/ Rod Kackley 57:54

2M ago57:54

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Molly Zelko was the crusading editor and publisher of the Spectator, a newspaper devoted to battling local gangsters operating slot machines and other rackets in Joliet, Illinois. In the late night hours of September 25, 1957 she vanished, with only her shoes and signs of a struggle left as evidence that something sinister had likely happened to he…

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Wig Heist! (Crimes of Old New York) 37:11

2M ago37:11

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One Monday morning in 1958, Nina Lawson, Mistress of Wigs at the Metropolitan Opera, came into work to discover that someone had stolen thirty thousand dollars' worth of wigs from the Met. The theft made national headlines, and the FBI joined the hunt for the culprits. Show notes and full transcripts available at www.artofcrimepodcast.com. If you'd…

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498 // To Hell and Back w/ Erika Engelhaupt 1:03:08

2M ago1:03:08

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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://w…

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382: The Notorious Nancy Clem & the Cold Spring Murders w/ Wendy Gamber 1:19:31

2M ago1:19:31

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On September 13, 1868, the bodies of Jacob and Nancy Young were discovered brutally murdered along the bank of the White River in Cold Spring, Indiana. Police would eventually set their sights on a charming and fascinating confidence woman named Nancy Clem, who happened to be involved in some extremely shady business dealings with Jacob Young at th…

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497 // Leprechaun w/ Mike Morford the True Crime Guy 1:13:28

2M ago1:13:28

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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=91153b66040c40e5 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-by-crawlspace/id1801586458 And anywhere else you get your shows! Welcome to Crawlspace. In this new episode, Tim Pilleri & Lanc…

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The Meteoric Rise of Audrey Munson (Crimes of Old New York) 51:09

2M ago51:09

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Today, I'm thrilled to share an episode of a wonderful podcast, ArtMuse. This is part one of a two-part episode about Audrey Munson, sometimes referred to as "America's first supermodel." She inspired more than a dozen prominent statues throughout New York. After reaching the height of her fame, she got roped into one of the early twentieth century…

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496 // FBI Jen Coffindaffer on Idaho 4, Karen Read & More 1:10:38

2M ago1:10:38

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In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer to speak about her coverage of recent crime cases - including Luigi Mangione, Karen Read, the Idaho 4, OJ Simpson and more. Follow Jennifer on Twitter: https://x.com/coffindafferfbi. Follow Jennifer's podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p…

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495 // The Murder of Trish Haynes - Part 2 1:12:19

2M ago1:12:19

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In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with Chloe French about the murder of her former classmate Trish Haynes from Grafton, New Hampshire. Trish was last seen in 2017. If you have helpful information about the murder of Trish Haynes please call the New Hampshire Attorney General's office at 603-271-3671 or 603-223-4381. FB group: h…

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381: Alabama's Kilpatrick Shooting w/ Lesa Carnes Shaul 1:27:48

2M ago1:27:48

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Close to midnight on May 17, 1951, four north Alabama lawmen drove to a bootlegger’s home to serve an arrest warrant. Before the clock struck twelve, the bootlegger lay dead in front of the house he shared with his wife and eight children, and three of the four officers were also dead. Afterward, a sixteen-year-old boy would face a series of trials…

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To Catch a Book Thief (Crimes of Old New York) 59:44

3M ago59:44

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In 1931, a trio of thieves stole a rare book by Edgar Allan Poe worth more than half a million dollars from the New York Public Library. To bring them to justice, the library called in G. William Bergquist, an investigator who specialized in recovering stolen books.

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494 // The Murder of Trish Haynes - Part 1 1:19:43

3M ago1:19:43

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In this episode, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna speak with Valorie Haynes Alvarez about the murder of her great niece Trish Haynes from Grafton, New Hampshire. Trish was last seen in 2017. If you have helpful information about the murder of Trish Haynes please call the New Hampshire Attorney General's office at 603-271-3671 or 603-223-4381. FB gro…

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493 // Matt Murphy on LISK Suspect Rex Heuermann & Prosecuting Rodney Alcala 1:14:38

3M ago1:14:38

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In this episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by former homicide prosecutor and current legal analyst for ABC News, Matt Murphy. In this new interview, we speak about serial killers, Rodney Alcala, LISK suspect Rex Heuermann, and much more. In his new book, The Book of Murder, Matt pulls the curtain back for readers as he discusses cas…

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380: Murder in Blackout London w/ Amy Helen Bell 59:27

3M ago59:27

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My guest today is Dr. Amy Helen Bell, author of "Under Cover of Darkness: Murders in Blackout London". She shares accounts of the terror, tragedy and crime experienced by Londoners during the blackout and the blitz in 1940s wartime Britain. More about the author here: https://amyhelenbell.com/ Interested in revisiting the serial killers mentioned i…

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