This Was the Strangest Missing Person Case in History | Hidden Stories

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  • Опубліковано 9 тра 2023
  • In today’s story, I’ll be covering the bizarre disappearance of Bobby Dunbar at Swayze Lake in Louisiana. It’s one of the most infamous cases in history, so buckle up for a wild ride.
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  • @andyyjiang
    @andyyjiang  8 місяців тому +23

    Hey everyone! Starting next Wednesday (October 4th), all future Hidden Stories will be migrating to a new, separate channel for clarity and simplicity. All of the current stories will still remain up on this channel, but all new videos moving forward will be posted on the new "Hidden Stories" UA-cam channel here: www.youtube.com/@hiddenstoriesYT. If you want to continue keeping up with the weekly stories and my Hidden Stories series, subscribe to this new channel ✌

  • @TheMagicMatt5
    @TheMagicMatt5 Рік тому +248

    DUDE this story had me hooked, I hope one day they find out what happened to him, I need that closure!!

    • @Agentgreenblaze
      @Agentgreenblaze Рік тому +2

      Ayyyyyy, I love your videos!

    • @TheMagicMatt5
      @TheMagicMatt5 Рік тому +1

      @@Agentgreenblaze hahah thank you so much!!

    • @TheMagicMatt5
      @TheMagicMatt5 Рік тому +1

      @Lizeth Frias noo way haha appreciate that! Hope you’re well :))

    • @Tahim4o1
      @Tahim4o1 Рік тому

      I too

    • @Rhino9182
      @Rhino9182 11 місяців тому

      Dude I love you so much you’re video are so cool 😎

  • @Mixamaka
    @Mixamaka Рік тому +232

    I feel like that kid Paul aka "heavy" kidnapped Bobby. The parents probably knew he wasn't the real Bobby, but couldn't bare the pain of losing a child. Since Bruce's mother didn't seem like a great mother( she let a man take away her son for a year and said nothing to the police) they probably gave that kid a better life.
    A very interesting story that would probably do a great movie.

    • @ryan2215
      @ryan2215 Рік тому +13

      except he showed up with his brother still and bobby was left behind probably to sadly trip into quicksand.

    • @ryan2215
      @ryan2215 Рік тому +15

      also legal matters like child custody costed money even back then that a single mother mother who worked all day as a farmer wouldnt be able to cover... seems like she stilled cared greatly and was deeply wounded to continue to grieve the rest of her life after marriage (ps lots of kids is completely normal for any farmers anywhere in the world)

    • @paulacandiloro2435
      @paulacandiloro2435 Рік тому +5

      the feeling I got was pride, like they knew he wasn't their son but didn't want to admit they were wrong and they got a lot of attention, which they probably just loved.

    • @Dirnaldmabin354
      @Dirnaldmabin354 Рік тому +10

      Bruh Paul isn’t heavy Bobby is heavy

  • @nookscrossing7293
    @nookscrossing7293 Рік тому +236

    I cant believe that these videos have a maximum view count of 23k. It's ridiculous, these are quite literally the best videos I've EVER watched on UA-cam. I hope it changes soon. Don't get discouraged Andy, you're doing an amazing job.

    • @andyyjiang
      @andyyjiang  Рік тому +75

      this is really validating to hear 🥲 comments like yours really go a long way, thank you!

    • @nookscrossing7293
      @nookscrossing7293 Рік тому +15

      @@andyyjiang ofc. Every week i keep thinking about the next story and what it'll be. Can't wait for next week's!

    • @GXT_ROGUE
      @GXT_ROGUE Рік тому +5

      Was about to say the same

    • @foxbuns
      @foxbuns Рік тому +1

      thats not how youtube works?

    • @bread7966
      @bread7966 11 місяців тому +2

      @@andyyjiang You can do it. Im literally addicted. You will make it successful for sure, because once someone watches one of your videos, they will always be loyal like we are.

  • @abdulrahmankhalil115
    @abdulrahmankhalil115 Рік тому +81

    This reminds me of a story i have seen somewhere of a woman who was assaulted by a man. During the crime she tried her best to memorise his appearance as best as she could. She would be presented with a line up of victims and she insisted that one of the men was her attacker with absolute certainty. The innocent man was thrown in jail and may have stayed for life but eventually he was released after the real criminal was identified.

    • @Vanguard-II
      @Vanguard-II Рік тому +2

      Dang

    • @janemiettinen5176
      @janemiettinen5176 Рік тому +13

      I think youre talking about Ronald Cotton, and the real assailant looked a lot like him. The story is even crazier: Ronald and the victim are friends today, they travel around US and tell their story together. Without DNA he would still be in jail..

    • @abdulrahmankhalil115
      @abdulrahmankhalil115 Рік тому +3

      @@janemiettinen5176 yeah thats the one thanks! I remember that bit too. Lol being friends with the person who put you in jail is insane

    • @rianamohamed300
      @rianamohamed300 Рік тому +2

      Yep, heard that one. And saw pics of the perps also. They looked very alike.

    • @mtoingehs
      @mtoingehs 7 місяців тому

      I think there was a video by Ted-ex about how people mermory isn’t that good and can affect people view of the criminal regardless of how much they look alike.

  • @sutoramune
    @sutoramune Рік тому +36

    Due to shorts completely demolishing our attention spans it might be difficult to get views on long form videos, nevertheless I hope this grows because the production quality, editing, and script is amazing in these! I really hope this gets bigger!

  • @shenzixirgs8152
    @shenzixirgs8152 Рік тому +36

    I think maybe Bobby Dunbar kept away from the lakes out of fear of the alligators, then died of thirst/starvation. This could explain why his body wasn’t found, since he could have travelled many kilometres before dying.

  • @texas-roadhouse
    @texas-roadhouse Рік тому +102

    I love all your content especially your long form stories. I used to listen to other podcasts like this but you use so much emotion and energy to it. Keep it up

    • @gemmalow6515
      @gemmalow6515 Рік тому +4

      I agree 💯 I have been wanting longer videos from him. And so glad to have them

  • @exp-io853
    @exp-io853 Рік тому +23

    You know what makes this interesting apart from the story? It's how you deliver them! I'm so into it that i didn't realize it's almost the end. I really love real stories like this, it's that mystery we know that has a little chance to be discovered. Also i love the intro, I'm always ready to watch once the intro started. 😄

  • @ZaronXYZ
    @ZaronXYZ Рік тому +31

    These videos deserve so much more views, the production quality is outstanding and your story telling capability and personality is unmatched. Love your videos man, and keep up the hard work

  • @DodgerX
    @DodgerX Рік тому +10

    Please never stop making long form videos. I just love your story telling.

  • @alexach.
    @alexach. Рік тому +22

    Andy, your storytelling skills are amazing. Absolutely loving your new content ❤❤❤

  • @cab102361
    @cab102361 Рік тому +5

    You are so very expressive when telling a story. You really get in to it. Love it.

  • @coolwatyr
    @coolwatyr Рік тому +22

    I wonder… if they did further comparisons, if they would find the real Bobby Dunbars children out in the world.
    Or… if they found unidentified children who had died in the area ~ that they might find Bobby’s resting place.
    Thank you Andy!

  • @kittykaht1944
    @kittykaht1944 Рік тому +6

    I watched a short and then this video. I'm very impressed with your storytelling. One of my kitties just passed away on Friday, (today's Sunday), and I appreciate that I have you to take my mind off my loss. Thank you Andy.

  • @gemmalow6515
    @gemmalow6515 Рік тому +5

    Im sooo glad you started uploading longer form content! I am a huge fan of your shorts, so happy to see this video

  • @kyleok8283
    @kyleok8283 Рік тому +9

    I absolutely love this series, it's expressed in such a relaxing and perfect way to make me keep watching, please make more of this! :D

  • @jamjar5716
    @jamjar5716 Рік тому +4

    Poor little Bobby Dunbar. What a sad, intriguing story.

  • @bill254K
    @bill254K Рік тому +9

    I have come to realize that with family the truth often puts you in prison rather than setting you free. A friend was ostracized for finding out that his family used to own slaves. Sad for her but I hope she doesn't regret revealing the truth. I am new here and like this MrBallen like format. Already subscribed.

  • @maddisonjones5206
    @maddisonjones5206 Рік тому +5

    I find your setup very comforting. It’s very powerful, how you’ve matched the background with your clothing and sets a very welcome contrast to the sense of unreality you get when listening to your stories.

  • @gregmeyer9595
    @gregmeyer9595 Рік тому +4

    Awesome job today. The pacing was perfect and you nailed the tension and suspense. Looking forward to the next one.

  • @2BACORNS
    @2BACORNS 9 місяців тому +3

    I really can’t wait for a new hidden story it’s incredibly good and guaranteed on par with the 10’s of millions of view videos and despite the low views you have an amazing community and this is only the beginning of your story Andy! Earned a sub 🎉

  • @queen_of_green420
    @queen_of_green420 Рік тому +8

    I like the longer videos. You tell a great story and it's good 'getting into it' over a longer period of time. I hope you enjoy doing them as much as we enjoy watching them... (there are 690 likes at the time of watching... :))

  • @Ambiguous_mind
    @Ambiguous_mind Рік тому +7

    Wow the way you break down the story is really appreciable..... It really held my attention till the very end🤗🤗.. good job dude ❣️

  • @phredqwatson
    @phredqwatson Рік тому +3

    Andy,
    Thanks again.
    For the many stories yes, but more than that…
    Andy, you’re a good person. You resonate with the good and positive in people and that comes through. You’re not preachy (thank goodness) but focusing on the good comes through even in talking about these bizarre stories. Stay true to yourself. It’s refreshing and a gift more important than your stories.

  • @oak6_
    @oak6_ 11 місяців тому +2

    why are you the best storyteller ever, can u teach me ur ways?

  • @pradeeptopal5874
    @pradeeptopal5874 Рік тому +3

    This video is so awesome! Was really hyped up for it!

  • @azkray
    @azkray 7 місяців тому +2

    I’m officially sad… I’m out of hidden stories… I’ve watched them all!! 😢
    Great content Andy! Thanks for the hard work with these!

  • @ljenk5
    @ljenk5 Рік тому +2

    Thanks Andy, really loving your longer videos ❤

  • @keeganfloyd2784
    @keeganfloyd2784 Рік тому +6

    Always nice videos to watch while eating breakfast.

  • @insertnamehere3710
    @insertnamehere3710 11 місяців тому +1

    I love the “Mr. Ballen” feel of your video. Genuinely. You both have a great persona for story telling.

  • @GuiDuckz
    @GuiDuckz Рік тому +3

    this was the best story of this series by far in my opinion. excited for the next one!

  • @missmissy_90
    @missmissy_90 Рік тому

    LOVE Hidden Stories.
    All your content has always held my interest.

  • @AJ-rg9rt
    @AJ-rg9rt Рік тому

    I came across your short clips on Instagram and got so excited when you announced that you’ll be doing longer videos thank youuuu!!

  • @DebbieFromGA
    @DebbieFromGA Рік тому +3

    I love the longer videos and how unique they are ❤

  • @BloodysChannel
    @BloodysChannel Рік тому

    That's quite a riddle! Thank you for the story.
    And this time the loudness of the background music was perfect! Keep it coming - I'll keep watching!

  • @Axomy
    @Axomy Рік тому

    Awesome work man! Loving the long form content!

  • @chisensei957
    @chisensei957 Рік тому

    This stories and your way of telling them are absolutely fascinating😊

  • @bruceyung70
    @bruceyung70 Рік тому

    I love your channel! Always looking forward to new videos from you! You are impressive dude!🎉

  • @heidivaliev3706
    @heidivaliev3706 Рік тому +3

    You Sir, are an amazing and very, very engaging storyteller. Thank you.😊

  • @jaimeshoe841
    @jaimeshoe841 Рік тому +4

    I love that most of your stories are positive. You are really good at what you do. Thank you

  • @shayjenkins6641
    @shayjenkins6641 11 місяців тому +1

    Definitely the newest big UA-camr🙌

  • @user-rb1ml4kt1x
    @user-rb1ml4kt1x 9 місяців тому

    Hidden Stories is the best thing I’ve ever watched Nice Job Andy

  • @kyleheath4700
    @kyleheath4700 Рік тому

    Great stories, I really enjoy the shorts.

  • @fnzypnts
    @fnzypnts Рік тому

    This was really good. You picked a very good story for a long form.

  • @IWouldLikeToRemainAnonymous
    @IWouldLikeToRemainAnonymous Рік тому +1

    Amazing story told by an amazing storyteller!

  • @AlphaSmoke0
    @AlphaSmoke0 Рік тому

    Wish your regular videos got as much attention like your shorts man. You’re probably one of my favorite UA-camr’s keep it up bro!

  • @melissaimoudrg_70
    @melissaimoudrg_70 10 місяців тому

    Intriguing and awesome!!!!!

  • @gator-li1ls
    @gator-li1ls Рік тому

    Great work keep it up👍

  • @bobdodson8468
    @bobdodson8468 Рік тому +3

    Andy you are such a talented orator and your stories are so well researched. I don't know what you are studying for the future but I hope you plan to continue to be in the public. You definitely have the charisma for education or politics. Boy I love your enthusiasm.

  • @amjadsaleem90
    @amjadsaleem90 10 місяців тому

    This is so good! Am here before it gets 1 billion views

  • @crystalphillips696
    @crystalphillips696 Рік тому

    This story was crazy amd I've never heard of this before. Great story.

  • @reginasimmons3081
    @reginasimmons3081 Рік тому

    Reminds me of "Unsolved Mysteries". Excellent job!!

  • @YouTubecanfuckagoat
    @YouTubecanfuckagoat Рік тому +1

    Nicely done.

  • @juliestrickland7754
    @juliestrickland7754 Рік тому +9

    Well, if he was in the lake, setting off dynamite might not have been the best idea to find his body intact. Just sayin'.

  • @crdiamond225
    @crdiamond225 Рік тому +1

    Totally fascinating story!

  • @jacquelineross7598
    @jacquelineross7598 Рік тому

    Thanks Andy. Man what crazy situation.

  • @kathykat367
    @kathykat367 Рік тому +5

    At my advanced age, lol...I have never remembered more than just a glimpse before I was 4 yrs old. I always told my mother, that kids under 4 would go with just anyone and think they were their parents all along. As for the disappearance, was it ever said where the guy was that took him fishing? Lot of caves, holes, etc dot all over the south. Be easy to fall into and never be found. Great story.

  • @leslieo5947
    @leslieo5947 Рік тому

    Wow! Thanks Andy 😊

  • @sk___4206
    @sk___4206 Рік тому

    Some of the greatest content on UA-cam.

  • @harshkhandelwal540
    @harshkhandelwal540 Рік тому

    I came from Instagram, I have been following you since the start till now, I love your work and I will continue to look forward to more of your videos and reels

  • @tlcferguson8243
    @tlcferguson8243 Рік тому

    I like this new video. Your a good storyteller and I’m looking forward to your next story. ❤

  • @dmvmeu7140
    @dmvmeu7140 Рік тому

    Hey I love ur content, I was so into these types of vide as a kid and ur editing and voiceover just brings me back! Ur vids give me nostalgia and comfort, uhh even if they aren't on the most innocent topics 😂❤

    • @andyyjiang
      @andyyjiang  Рік тому +2

      this is one of the best compliments I could ever get 😆 I’m really glad!! thank you!

    • @dmvmeu7140
      @dmvmeu7140 Рік тому

      @Andy Jiang awh yayy broski ofc, keep doing you and good luck w the future of this channel!! U got this

  • @harazhangf5782
    @harazhangf5782 Рік тому +3

    Oh my god.
    How awful it must have been for all the parents involved.

  • @CindyMay
    @CindyMay 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the Thumbnail pic! And of course the story!

  • @JACKIElovesBLUE
    @JACKIElovesBLUE Рік тому +1

    Interesting is definitely an understatement.

  • @supermario1576
    @supermario1576 Рік тому

    W video!! Keep up the w work on your long forms!! 🎉🎉❤

  • @deannasutterfield5950
    @deannasutterfield5950 Рік тому +4

    Does anyone think Dynamite may have blown him up ya think

  • @uptoolate2793
    @uptoolate2793 Рік тому

    I like your voice, Andy. I could listen to you all evening. Thx.

  • @user-bf8ze7kf1o
    @user-bf8ze7kf1o 7 місяців тому

    in and outro, fire everything, fireeee :)

  • @CreatorOfGame
    @CreatorOfGame Рік тому

    Haven't watched it yet but I'm excited

  • @denisemcdougal6445
    @denisemcdougal6445 Рік тому

    I remember reading about this a while back. Crazy story.

  • @Totallyducks
    @Totallyducks 9 місяців тому

    Cool story 😊

  • @adumbkid2021
    @adumbkid2021 Рік тому

    Can you, or have you done the Elizabeth Smart case? (Btw I love your content and you so much 🖤)

  • @cm1jon610
    @cm1jon610 Рік тому

    Very interesting story!

  • @johnnyearp52
    @johnnyearp52 Рік тому

    Interesting story!

  • @CuddlePhantom
    @CuddlePhantom Рік тому

    another 11/10 vid!

  • @thts.my_voic
    @thts.my_voic Рік тому +12

    What a great story, only if there were DNA testing back then. Even though Bobby Dunbar (aka Bruce Anderson) was given a better life, he had to of missed his real mom. Its good that the truth finally came out, even though it may have hurt some family members, i also would want to know the truth.

  • @salamicookies
    @salamicookies Рік тому +1

    SUCH A GOOD VID

  • @janemiettinen5176
    @janemiettinen5176 Рік тому +7

    Im sure the parents had doubts in the quiet moments at night, like who is he, is he really ours or did we take someone elses child.. I cant imagine living like that, year after year, selling myself on the idea I did the right thing!

    • @beez1717
      @beez1717 Рік тому +3

      You're probably right, but I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out the Dunbars wanted Bobby back so much they convinced themselves Bruce was actually Bobby, and so they never had doubts as a result.

    • @janemiettinen5176
      @janemiettinen5176 Рік тому +1

      @@beez1717 I remember another case like this, but it was about a girl. There the parents wanted the girl to be theirs so much, they convinced themselves to believe she was theirs, even if she was missing some scars and moles.. Human mind is powerful. (The real daughters remains were found years later in a field, if I remember right, neighbor had killed her. The girls parents just refused to believe it was her, that was an option before DNA..)

    • @duaisoverhere
      @duaisoverhere 5 місяців тому

      ​@@beez1717 what was this case called?

  • @Matthew90009
    @Matthew90009 Рік тому

    What a amazing story

  • @monedameow
    @monedameow Рік тому

    This is wild!

  • @meripederson8379
    @meripederson8379 Рік тому

    Definitely interesting 🤔❤️

  • @battlerabbit8058
    @battlerabbit8058 Рік тому

    This video deserves way more views

  • @fone9665
    @fone9665 Рік тому

    Will do, Andy x

  • @JamesR624
    @JamesR624 Рік тому

    Alright, here we go! Another awesome stor--did you just say ox tongue?

  • @WASEDITZ
    @WASEDITZ Рік тому

    The stories he tells are amazing
    People should subscribe

  • @Xplayer007
    @Xplayer007 Рік тому +19

    Amazing story! I couldn't imagine a missing person story where someone is both lost and found.
    The simplest explanation as to Bobby's whereabouts is some combination of the lake and animals. I'd guess he fell into the lake, drowned, and was dragged by a crocodile far away from the lake. The lake is very small (more like a wide part of the a creek), so I doubt that they missed him if he was still in the lake, but in the hours between when they were searching on land and started looking in the water an animal could have taken him miles from their search location. " When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

    • @kittykaht1944
      @kittykaht1944 Рік тому

      Sir Arthur Conan Doyle/Sherlock Holmes

  • @HahnJames
    @HahnJames Рік тому +1

    Wow! That is a fantastic story and well told, to boot. It pulls at my imagination to think of what happened to the real Bobby Dunbar. I would be willing to bet that an alligator got him and then managed to escape being killed and cut open. I'm rally looking forward to your next strane story.

  • @sukuntee
    @sukuntee Рік тому

    I heard about this story from somewhere else. Its trippy.

  • @DatPrince
    @DatPrince Рік тому +1

    He needs more support on these long form vids fr

  • @SoulBoyDenz
    @SoulBoyDenz Рік тому

    fun and entertaining :)

  • @tucker2901
    @tucker2901 5 місяців тому

    i am here... sitting down... eating a sub... watching these... and u cant stop me

  • @jiggamane8384
    @jiggamane8384 3 місяці тому

    The teaser trailers work well to get people to watch videos keep doing them

  • @ben7607
    @ben7607 Рік тому

    Yoooo! Long form content? I hope to see more because these may help with lengthening our short attention spans 😅😂😂😊

  • @ughur3026
    @ughur3026 Рік тому

    Man your shorts are high quality but long videos are on another level but still shorts get more views.I hope long videos get more views one day

  • @quietlioness6590
    @quietlioness6590 Рік тому +2

    Did Paul ever give a deathbed confession or at least more insight as to what happened during his declining years?

  • @YoshiNebula
    @YoshiNebula Рік тому +1

    if only we could go back in time

  • @CleoHarperReturns
    @CleoHarperReturns Місяць тому

    I am someone who has been told lies by my family for so long that I have no idea what the actual truth is. It affects everything I do and I doubt everything, even things I have been present for. Margaret Dunbar is a freaking hero. "Leaving things in the past" should be your first clue that there is something wrong that needs to be rectified. You may not like the truth, but the lie could destroy the well-being of someone you care for. Is your temporary discomfort so much more important?

  • @Sportman221
    @Sportman221 Рік тому

    Love your vids Andy and I have a video idea it’s about another kid who went missing it’s ryker the 4 year old who went missing and was found 2 miles away from where he went missing and was perfectly fine 🤔