Empty Frames
by Crawlspace Media
Season 1 is about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist: In the early hours of March 18th, 1990, two thieves posing as police officers were admitted into the Gardner Museum in Boston. In 81 minutes they stole 13 pieces of artwork, among the paintings stripped from their frames were works by Vermeer, Degas, and Rembrandt. Season 2 tackles other angles of art crime. We chat w/ owners of an antique store who found a famous stolen painting, we discuss a stolen da Vinci with Turbo, and we dig into Gardner heist minutia. Season 3 is back to the Gardner!
Episodes
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S3E23 - The Man Who Stole the Gods w/ Matthew Campbell
In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with author Matthew Campbell about his new book, The Man Who Stole the Gods: A True Story of War, Obsession, and a Global Art Conspiracy. Check out Matthew's site: https://www.matthew-campbell.com/. Pick up his…
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S3E22 - Eric Ulis's Hunt For the Stolen Artwork Continues
In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Eric Ulis about his Gardner heist suspect Brian McDevitt. We revisit the history of McDevitt's connection to the heist before uncovering new information and new evidence that Eric is working on. Follow Eric Ulis:...
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S3E21 - Geoffrey Kelly on Thirteen Perfect Fugitives
In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with retired FBI special agent and author Geoffrey Kelly about his new book, Thirteen Perfect Fugitives, about the 1990 Gardner Museum heist in Boston, Massachusetts. Geoff was head of the Gardner…
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New // Louvre Heist
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about the jewel heist at the Louvre in October of 2025. This episode was researched by Kathleen Studer. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Louvre_robbery https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7nrlkg0zxo...
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Bonus // The Million Dollar Car Detective
In this 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…
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Bonus // Ruby Red Handed
In this 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…
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S3E20 - New Gardner Suspect & More
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Kerry Joyce AKA the Muddy River Fact Checker about his favorite suspect Rod Ramsay, was Abath involved and much more. Check out Kerry's site at https://gardnerheist.com/. Follow Kerry Joyce on X: https://x.com/gardnerheist. Visit...
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S3E19 - The 2025 Turbo Train
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Turbo Paul Hendry aka Art Hostage. Turbo is a return guest, is no stranger to making shocking statements and this conversation is no different. Follow Turbo on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@arthostage8586. IG:...
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S3E18 - The Devil Wears Rothko w/ Barry Avrich
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with author and filmmaker Barry Avrich about his new book The Devil Wears Rothko about an intense forgery scheme involving priceless art. Get the book here:...
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S3E17 - Any Day Now w/ Eric Aronson
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with filmmaker Eric Aronson about his new movie, Any Day Now, based on the Gardner heist. We also speak about the publicity stunt that Eric and his team pulled in New York City this past winter in promotion of the movie. Watch Any Day...
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Crawlspace Bonus - New DB Cooper Discoveries w/ Eric Ulis
In this episode of Crawlspace, Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined again by 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/...
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S3E16 - Suspect Brian McDevitt Updates w/ Eric Ulis
In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Eric Ulis about the Gardner heist suspect Brian McDevitt. We discuss Brian's timeline and his girlfriend at the time of the heist (Stephanie Rabinowitz)'s diary from 1990 and much more. Follow Eric Ulis: https://ericulis.com/....
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S3E15 - Artists as Thieves - Live w/ Charles Pinning
In this new episode recorded live on Youtube, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna again speak with Charles Pinning about his theory from episodes 6, 7, and 14 of season 3. Charles and Pamela Wall have developed a compelling theory on the Gardner heist. Check out our Youtube video or this Google Doc...
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S3E14 - New Info on Compelling Theory
In the first new episode in nearly two years, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna once again speak with Charles Pinning. Charles discusses some new details to his theory from episodes 6 and 7 of season 3. Charles and Pamela Wall have developed a compelling theory on the Gardner heist. Check out our...
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S3E13 - Remains from the Fireplace
In episode 12 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Stephanie Rabinowitz and Eric Ulis about their search for the stolen Gardner art. Stephanie was a friend of Brian McDevitt's. Brian was considered a suspect in the Gardner heist. Eric and Stephanie visited the house in Los...
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S3E12 - Exploring the Brian McDevitt Theory
In episode 12 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Stephanie Rabinowitz and Eric Ulis about their thoughts on the Gardner heist. Stephanie was a friend of Brian McDevitt's. Brian was considered a suspect in the Gardner heist. Check out Eric's site: https://ericulis.com/ Last...
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S3E11 - Warming Up a Cold Case w/ Eric Ulis
In episode 11 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Eric Ulis about his thoughts on the Gardner heist. Check out Eric's site: https://ericulis.com/. Check out NBC10's article here:...
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S3E10 - Reporter Dennis House on Robert Gentile Interview
In episode 10 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with news anchor Dennis House about his interview with reputed mobster Robert Gentile. Check out Dennis House's interview here: https://dennishouse.tv/2021/02/12/my-interview-with-a-reputed-mobster/ Check us out on Youtube:...
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S3E9 - Hunting Down the Art w/ Charley Hill
In episode 9 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with art investigator Charley Hill about the Gardner art and his impressive history in recovering stolen art. Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4xoWHxXY1fWrK93A84zkg. Sign the petition for a reward price...
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S3E8 - Season 3 Debrief
This episode was originally published on Empty Frames on Stitcher Premium and Youtube on August 25th, 2020. In episode 8 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak about season 3 so far and where it's going for the remaining episodes. Follow Casey Sherman:...
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S3E7 - The Gibbons Theory Continues
In episode 7 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Charles Pinning and Pamela Wall to dig deeper into their theory. Charles and Pamela have developed a compelling theory on the Gardner heist. Check out our Youtube video or this Google Doc for some visuals:...
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S3E6 - The Art Liberation Front
In episode 6 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Charles Pinning and Pamela Wall. Charles and Pamela have developed a compelling theory on the Gardner heist. Check out our Youtube video or this Google Doc for some visuals:...
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S3E5 - Laissez-faire w/ Cheyna Roth
In episode 5 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna talk with Cheyna Roth about the Gardner heist and her new book. Order Cheyna's book Cold Cases, which has a chapter on the Gardner: https://smile.amazon.com/Cold-Cases-Collection-Unidentified-Kidnappings/dp/1646040341/ And follow her on...
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S3E4 - Gardner Theory Tour w/ Bill Thomas
In episode 4 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna talk with Bill Thomas about the Gardner heist and a roundtable of theories. Bill also discusses the time he and Steve Kurkjian toured the Gardner together. Bill has previously been on our other shows Missing Maura Murray and Crawlspace....
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S3E3 - Motion Sensors & Silent Alarms w/ Muddy
In episode 3 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna check in with the Muddy River Fact Checker about the art recovery effort, the motion sensors, the silent alarm and more. Visit the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: https://www.gardnermuseum.org/ Check out the entire Crawlspace Network…
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S3E2 - The Turbo Train
In episode 2 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna talk with Turbo Paul Hendry about the recovery effort for the stolen Gardner artwork. Follow Turbo: https://www.instagram.com/arthostageturbopaul/. Check out Turbo's blog: http://stolenvermeer.blogspot.com/. Sign the petition for a…
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S3E1 - Casey Sherman
In episode 1 of season 3, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna talk with author and journalist Casey Sherman. Casey discusses his thoughts on the direction of the stolen Gardner artwork recovery effort. Check out Casey's books: https://www.amazon.com/Casey-Sherman/e/B001JRVP5C. Some articles he…
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Bonus - The Hands Resist Him
In this episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna are joined by artist Bill Stoneham, painter of The Hands Resist Him, a painting known as "haunted". We talk to Bill about his art, life, and this incredible painting. Check out Bill Stoneham's work at https://www.stonehamstudios.com/. Follow...
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S2E6 - Gardner Heist Minutia
In season 2 of Empty Frames Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna continue their dive into the subject of art heists by getting a broader scope of the world in which these crimes take place. In episode 6 of season 2 Tim & Lance again talk to the Muddy River Fact Checker. He helped us out on season…
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S2E5 - Stolen da Vinci
In season 2 of Empty Frames Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna continue their dive into the subject of art heists by getting a broader scope of the world in which these crimes take place. In episode 5 of season 2 Tim & Lance again talk to Turbo Paul Hendry. He's a former "knocker" who went on to…
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S2E4 - Dr. No w/ Turbo Paul
In season 2 of Empty Frames Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna continue their dive into the subject of art heists by getting a broader scope of the world in which these crimes take place. In episode 4 of season 2 Tim & Lance talk to Turbo Paul Hendry. He's a former "knocker" who went on to be a...
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S2E3 - Shredding Banksy
In season 2 of Empty Frames Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna continue their dive into the subject of art heists by getting a broader scope of the world in which these crimes take place. In episode 3 of season 2 Tim & Lance talk to Aja Romano, internet culture reporter for Vox. Aja wrote a great...
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S2E2 - The Art Forger
In season 2 of Empty Frames Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna continue their dive into the subject of art heists by getting a broader scope of the world in which these crimes take place. In episode 2 of season 2 Tim & Lance talk to B.A. Shapiro, author of The Art Forger. The Art Forger is a novel...
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S2E1 - Woman Ochre Returns
In season 2 of Empty Frames Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna continue their dive into the subject of art heists by getting a broader scope of the world in which these crimes take place. In episode 1 of season 2 Tim & Lance talk to Buck Burns and David Van Auker - owners of Manzanita Ridge...
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S1E12 - Gardner Heist Draft '18
In episode twelve Tim & Lance have a draft to converse over their thoughts on who pulled off the heist, current art location, dark-horse ally, and more. In Empty Frames Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna (Missing Maura Murray, Crawlspace) dig into the mystery of the greatest art heist of all time.…
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S1E11 - The Turbo Plan
In episode eleven Tim & Lance talk to former swindler Turbo Paul Hendry about his thoughts on the Gardner heist, and how the artwork can be recovered. Visit Turbo's blog: http://arthostage.blogspot.com/. In Empty Frames Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna (Missing Maura Murray, Crawlspace) dig into…
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S1E10 - Hacking the Heist
In episode ten Tim & Lance talk to Brendan Ciecko (Founder & CEO of Cuseum) about his exciting new project Hacking the Heist. But before that, the guys play an additional clip from their interview with Marj Galas of the episode Security Breach where she shares her opinion on Richard Abath. In…
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S1E9 - Art Brand
In episode nine Tim & Lance talk to the real life Indiana Jones, Arthur Brand, about his work and theories in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist. In Empty Frames Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna (Missing Maura Murray, Crawlspace) dig into the mystery of the greatest art heist of all time.…
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S1E8 - Security Breach
In episode eight Tim & Lance talk to former Gardner Museum gallery guard Marjorie Galas. Marj talks about her experiences working at the museum, and she has a few eye opening surprises for the hosts. In Empty Frames Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna (Missing Maura Murray, Crawlspace) dig into the...
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S1E7 - A Night Watchman
In episode seven Tim & Lance talk to former Gardner Museum night watchman Geoffrey Rockwell. Geoff talks about his experiences working at the museum. In Empty Frames Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna (Missing Maura Murray, Crawlspace) dig into the mystery of the greatest art heist of all time. The...
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S1E6 - A Dotted Line
In episode six Tim & Lance travel to Washington D. C. to talk to best selling author Ulrich Boser about his research and his fantastic book, The Gardner Heist. They talk about journalist Tom Mashberg's odd adventure to a storage warehouse in Brooklyn with antique's dealer William Youngworth, and...
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S1E5 - The Rukus
In episode five Tim & Lance talk to writer Lyz Lenz who wrote a great article about the scandalous legacy of Isabella Stewart Gardner. Check out Lyz's article: https://www.vice.com/en/article/jpyzg8/the-scandalous-legacy-of-isabella-stewart-gardner-collector-of-art-and-men And follow her on...
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S1E4 - An Inside Angle
In episode four Tim & Lance talk to author Ulrich Boser about his thoughts on an inside angle. And the idea that Bobby Donati stole the eagle finial as a calling card. In Empty Frames Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna (Missing Maura Murray, Crawlspace) dig into the mystery of the greatest art heist...
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S1E3 - The Wild One
In episode three Tim & Lance talk to author Jenny Siler about writing The Art of the Heist with her co-author (and criminal) Myles Connor. We talk about Myles's life and his possible relation and knowledge of the Gardner heist. Check out Jenny and Miles's book:...
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S1E2 - The Usual Suspects
In episode two Tim & Lance talk to best selling author Ulrich Boser about his book The Gardner Heist and his thoughts on the people involved. In Empty Frames Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna (Missing Maura Murray, Crawlspace) dig into the mystery of the greatest art heist of all time. The Isabella...
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S1E1 - The Storm
In Empty Frames Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna (Missing Maura Murray, Crawlspace) dig into the mystery of the greatest art heist of all time. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, Massachusetts was robbed of thirteen pieces of artwork on March 18th, 1990. The frames remain empty today,...
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Empty Frames S1 Trailer
In the early hours of March 18th, 1990, two thieves posing as police officers were admitted into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. In 81 minutes they stole 13 pieces of artwork, among the paintings stripped from their frames were works by Vermeer, Degas, and Rembrandt. In this…
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About this show
Season 1 is about the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist: In the early hours of March 18th, 1990, two thieves posing as police officers were admitted into the Gardner Museum in Boston. In 81 minutes they stole 13 pieces of artwork, among the paintings stripped from their frames were works by Vermeer, Degas, and Rembrandt.
Season 2 tackles other angles of art crime. We chat w/ owners of an antique store who found a famous stolen painting, we discuss a stolen da Vinci with Turbo, and we dig into Gardner heist minutia.
Season 3 is back to the Gardner!
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