Underestimated - Bobcat Media

Between 1976 and 1977, the illusion of suburban safety in Oakland County, Michigan, was shattered. A meticulous, clinical predator, dubbed "The Babysitter" abducted, held, and ritualistically returned the bodies of four young children, paralyzing the community with terror. But did the horror truly end with the official timeline of the Oakland County Child Killer (OCCK)? In this season finale, the...

Detective Kenneth Robinson opens up about his investigation into the disappearance of Kim Larrow and his interviews with convicted murderer Arthur Ream. From suspicious connections to missing girls across Metro Detroit to a lack of physical evidence, this episode explores the theories, obstacles, and lingering mysteries surrounding one of Michigan’s most haunting cold cases.

In this episode, we sit down with Emma Abney to discuss Arthur Ream and her connection to Cindy Zarzycki and the other victims. Emma has personal experiences to valuable insights, she shares her perspective on having a spiritual connection with Arthur Ream and the victims. From meaningful discussions to lighter moments, this episode offers something for everyone. Tune in to hear Emma’s story and d...

In this episode we share the very real effect that the actions of the adults in our country have had on teens approaching voting age. We fell as though we are inheriting a world full of hate and violence. We aim to correct course. We are asking for the generation ahead of us to begin doing the work. Together, let's make the world a kinder place.

Learn about the confusing ICE situation, get a step by step rundown on the death of Renee Good, and learn what might have caused Alex Preti's death. 

In this episode we dive into some of the sketchy pasts of our elected officials, specifically those elected into our highest offices. We break down how this has occurred and why it's such a problem. Today's Sponsor: Witherow Auto Body - Buchanan, Michigan.  Call 269-231-2528 for a free estimate

Linda Weldy was a girl living in LA Porte, Indiana who disappeared shortly after Brandie Peltz had and many speculate that they have a possible connection. If you have any tips or information about the case, please email us at underestimatedtips@gmail.com

Darlene Hulse was taken from her home in Argos, Indiana in the summer of 1984. Her kidnapping ended with her tragic death, and her family has never stopped grieving. In the years following this event, rumors have connected her case to Brandie. In this episode, we will be giving a brief overview of Darlene’s circumstances and what similarities, if any, are shared with Brandie Peltz. If you have any...

 In this episode of Michigans Missing Angels, we move from the topics we discussed in the previous episodes such as Arthur Ream and specific victims like Cindy Zarzycki and Kim Larrow. We dive deeper into the discussion of other suspected victims involving Cynthia Coon, Donna Sera, Kellie Brownlee, Nadine O’Dell and Kimberly King. We will go into detail trying to explain and inform to you what we...

In this episode, we pivot from the disappearance of fifteen-year-old Kim Larrow to examine the dark history of the man whose name permanently altered the investigation: Arthur Ream. While Ream was only ever convicted of one murder, the 1986 slaying of thirteen-year-old Cindy Zarzycki, his documented pattern of manipulation, isolation, and violence against young girls forced law enforcement to ask...

The premiere episode of Michigan's Missing Angels dives into the tragic, unresolved 1981 disappearance of 15-year-old Kim Marie Larrow from Canton Township, Michigan. Rather than focusing solely on true-crime theories, the episode aims to look past the decades-old labels to restore Kim's human dignity and piece together what is actually known about the night she vanished. The episode closes with a...

In this episode we dive into what the pros and cons of solving these hardhitting issues in our country, and what not having issues to campaign on would mean. Today's Sponsor: Cedar Lane Stables -  269-240-7182

In this episode we dive into some of the sketchy pasts of our elected officials, specifically those elected into our highest offices. We break down how this has occurred and why it's such a problem. Today's Sponsor: Peterson Farms - Call 269-240-7181

This episode explains the history of the party system in our country, how partisan politics have evolved over the years, and how people perceive the values of the opposing political parties.   Today's Sponsor: 2nd & Main Coffeehouse in downtown Niles. Visit 2ndmaincoffee.com and use code "coffee26" to get 15% off of your order.

As we continue our deep dive into the book, we are looking into the behaviors allegedly displayed by the mysterious Passerby and Brandie’s mother, Roxie. If you have any tips or information about the case, please email us at underestimatedtips@gmail.com

In this episode, we will break down the suspects listed in the book The Passerby , written by Thomas Ray Crowell, who investigated Brandie’s case while he lived in Argos. If you have any tips or information about the case, please email us at underestimatedtips@gmail.com

Brandie Peltz was an 11-year old girl who died on December 11th 1986. She was found floating in a bathtub with her home on fire by a strange community member who claimed to just be passing by. In this episode we hope to demystify the rumors surrounding this small-town murder, and raise awareness for a little girl who deserved better. If you have any tips or information about the case, please email...

This episode features Janett's thoughts and words, spanning from the day she started her job at Gambles up to 4 days before her murder. We learn about her inner personal conflicts, conflicts with people in her life, and even struggles she was having with the people that she works with. Through her own words we get a deep look into who Janette really was.

In this episode we revisit the Janette Roberson case from Season 1. From a FOIA request, Chelsy was able to obtain Janette's diary from the year before she was tragically murdered in the basement of the Gambles Hardware in Reed City, Michigan. Today for the first time, we here directly from Janette.  Her own words, from April of of 1982 through the day she landed the job that ultimately led to her...

After our interviews with Jodi Johnson and Jason Joiner something became clear, we didn’t have such a concrete story for this case. In this episode we look at the several differences between the two family members’ statements on what they think could have happened to Steven along with his life at home. With these comparisons we also see a new side of the story and a new possibility.

 We interviewed Steven Kraft’s cousin Jason Joiner, who offers a very different perspective on Steven’s home life and his parents.  After our lengthy search for more information on Steven we found him through a news interview done on Steven’s disappearance. We contacted him and thankfully he agreed to an interview with us. In this interview Jason shares his suspicion about what may have truly happ...

In this episode, we share with you our final thoughts and theories based on all of the information we learned over the course of the year.

In this episode, we read Jerry Libertowksi’s immunity statement. He gave this statement explaining what Myron told Jerry about the crime. 

This episode is a reading of a potential accomplice of Jerry Libertowski, Myron Hunsberger. He gave this statement revealing details of the crime, in exchange for his immunity. 

In this episode, we revisit the case of Chris Temple through the lens of his father. Though he is now deceased, he wrote a detailed memoir of the events following his son’s disappearance. Two years of anguish and grief are brought to light after 35 years.