Underestimated - Bobcat Media

Underestimated by Bobcat Media is an investigative true crime podcast series, created by the Investigative Journalism students at Brandywine High School.  Thirty high school students have spent the school year investigating 5 cold cases.  Throughout this podcast the students will breakdown the cases,  reveal the work that they've been doing, and provide a voice for the victims of these crimes. Underestimated will premier on Wednesday, March 12th.

On November 26, 2010, three brothers: Andrew, Alexandar, and Tanner Skelton all went missing without a trace. Their father, John Skelton was the last to have seen them. Tune in to listen to all the twisting turns as our group of high school Investigative Journalism students explores this baffling case that left investigators with more questions than answers. Today's Sponsors: 2nd & Main Coffeehouse - Mention "Underestimated" in the month of March for 10% off of your order. Campbell Ford Aesthetics by Sofia Ironshoe Distillery

Listen as we further discuss the disappearance of Andrew, Tanner, and Alexander Skleton, and the conflicting stories surrounding their father, John Skelton. We explore John’s questionable behavior, intense search efforts, and the emotional fight for closure by the boys’ mother, and you won’t want to miss it. Join us as we hunt for clues to piece together the fragmented details, and keep the boys’ voices alive in this gruesome case.  Today's Sponsors: Gates Chevy World - Mishawaka, IN Integrity Real Estate - Niles, MI 2nd & Main Coffeehouse - Niles, MI Mention "Underestimated" for 10% off of your order in March

This episode breaks down the pre-offense behaviors of John Skelton, leading up to the disappearance of Andrew, Alexander and Tanner.  The group is forced to pivot their investigation, after a recent development in the case. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of the three Skelton brothers, contact law enforcement immediately or send an email to UnderestimatedTips@GMail.com. Today's Sponsors: Holiday Inn - Niles, Michigan Circle Federal Credit Union

 In this episode, we introduce you to who Janette was as a person. Janette worked in the basement of the Gambles store in Reed City, where she was murdered on January 19th, 1983. We walk you through the layout of the basement to get an idea of how Janette was found and possibly how she was murdered. You will find interviews from some of Janette’s friends, family, and first responders that were at the scene that day. Today's Sponsor: Witherow Auto Body in Buchanan, Michigan Call for a free estimate at 269-697-3095 Or Email: WitherowAutoBody@Gmail.com

To start this episode, we will further look into the strange aspects that occurred to Janette leading up to her murder. Using this information, we were able to put together a victimology report for Janette. We also discuss the timeline of events to try to discover the exact time Janette was murdered. Today's Sponsor: CR Concrete - Call 269-357-1233 for a free estimate.  Mention "Underestimated" for 10-15% off of your project.

This episode will begin with us talking about our discussion with Jeni Decker when we first started this case. We explain both of our struggles with trying to obtain police reports on Janette’s case. After we walk you through how we got the information we currently have, we look at the autopsy report to discuss Janette’s wounds and some of the weapons used. Putting all of our resources together, we ask a few more questions and share our theory that we believe flips the 4 decades long narrative about this case on its head. Today's Sponsor: Pool Tech MI - Call today for a free estimate at (269) 487-8550 or email at pooltechmi@gmail.com

Paige Renkoski was a 30 year old substitute teacher, when she disappeared without a trace on May 24th, 1990 from the side of I-96 near Fowlerville Michigan.  In this episode we explore the details of Paige's case, and hope to raise awareness that will lead to justice for Paige. If you have any tips or information about the case, please email us at underestimatedtips@gmail.com Today's Sponsors: Barron Lakeside Bar and Grill - Niles, Michigan 2nd & Main Coffeehouse - Downtown Niles, Michigan. Mention "Underestimated" for 10% off of your order through the month of April.