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June 24 S2 Ep19: Is this the end?

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 Underestimated - Michigan's Missing Angels team: Tegan, Mackenna, Brenden, and Emery shifts the lens from the confirmed OCCK victims to a haunting web of unsolved disappearances from the same era. Could the long-term missing girls of Southeast Michigan, Kim Larrow, Kimberly King, Donna Serra, Cynthia Coon and Nadine O'Dell be part of the same grim puzzle?
We dive deep into the chilling overlaps in geography, timing, and criminal signatures. From the shadow of convicted killer Arthur Ream to the terrifying specter of organized predatory networks like North Fox Island, we explore whether these cases represent a evolving lone wolf or a pack of monsters hiding in plain sight. More importantly, we strip away the decades-old labels of "runaways" to remember the real children at the heart of these cold cases. They aren't footnotes in a serial killer's history. They are missing angels, and they deserve to be found.
Special thanks to Nina Innsted from the Already Gone podcast, Detective Joe Keimig, the Canton community, and the families who refuse to let the truth fade.
21 min
June 19 S2 Ep18: A Chess Match With A Killer?
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.
23 min
June 17 S2 Ep17: A Voice For The Missing Angels
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 discover the experiences that have shaped who she is today.
42 min
June 12 S2 Ep16: The Final Wake-Up Call
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.
22 min
June 10 S2 Ep15: Poking the Bear
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.
23 min
June 05 S2 Ep14: When Politics Become Personal
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.
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32 min
June 03 S2 Ep13: Another Girl in La Porte
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 [email protected]
19 min
May 29 S2 Ep12: Darlene Hulse
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 tips or information about the case, please email us at [email protected]
20 min
May 27 S2 Ep11: The Other Angels: Suspected Victims of Arthur Ream
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 have learned about the other girls we have been investigating. We also explain the possible connection between Arthur Ream and these other girls.
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23 min
May 22 S2 Ep10: The Shadow of a Predator: The Pattern and Legacy of Arthur Ream
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 a chilling question: Was Cindy truly his only victim? This episode explores the thin line between strong investigative suspicion and definitive proof, examining how a convicted killer's shadow stretched across Michigan's coldest cases, and why he may have taken the ultimate answers to the grave.
26 min

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A group of high school students from southwest Michigan set out to prove to the world that they are capable of making a difference in the world. Their Investigative Journalism teacher, Bob Ruff, tasked this group of teenagers with finding an unsolved case to investigate over the course of the school year and to produce a podcast that will impact the lives of the people involved.