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Underestimated - Bobcat Media

S2 Ep3: Brandie Peltz

Underestimated - Bobcat Media

Underestimated - Bobcat Media

True Crime, Documentary, Society & Culture

4.9541 Ratings

🗓️ 29 April 2026

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

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 us at underestimatedtips@gmail.com

Transcript

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0:00.0

If you're fascinated by true crime, then join us in October 26 for CrimeCon

0:05.2

London. Meet the biggest names in True Crime TV, experience live forensic demonstrations

0:10.4

and dive deep into the criminal mind with your favourite authors, experts, podcasters and content creators.

0:17.4

To secure your place, go to crimecon.com.com.uk now and be part of the UK's biggest true crime community.

0:23.6

CrimeCon London, partnered by True Crime Channel 3rd and 4th of October, 2026. They think we're lazy.

0:52.3

They think we're weak-willed. They think we're lazy. They think we're weak-willed.

0:56.4

They think we're entitled.

0:58.9

They think we're selfish.

1:01.4

They think we don't care about anybody about ourselves.

1:09.5

We are compassionate.

1:13.5

We are resourceful.

1:15.5

We are capable.

1:19.1

We want to make a difference in the world.

1:21.7

We are underestimated. We are underestimated. On December 11, 1986, the small town of Argus, Indiana was shaken.

1:41.8

11-year-old Brandy Peltz was found dead in her home, face down, naked,

1:46.3

in a bathtub full of water, with the top floor of her home on fire. Now, 39 years later,

1:52.0

the case remains unsolved, gone cold as a tragic accident. But what details lay beneath

1:57.7

decades of old secrets? That's what this podcast is going to answer.

2:02.0

For Brandy, her family, the Tanavargas, and everyone who was affected by this case.

2:12.5

Investigative journalism is a deep and systematic form of journalism that uncovers hidden truths, serious crimes,

2:19.3

or wrongdoing by powerful entities, serving as a public watchdog to hold them accountable

2:23.9

and drive social and or political change. That's what my partners, Gracie, Jacob, and myself,

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