Ep 7. The Bizarre Disappearance of Bobby Dunbar

In BuzzFeed Unsolved: True Crime season 4 episode 7, "The Bizarre Disappearance of Bobby Dunbar," hosts Ryan and Shane investigate the strange disappearance of a 4-year-old boy in Louisiana in 1912.

Bobby Dunbar went missing during a family camping trip and was not found for eight months. When he was finally discovered, he was in the custody of a man named William Walters. Walters claimed the boy was his son, Bruce Anderson, and that he had been given to him by a mysterious woman.

The Dunbar family identified the boy as Bobby, but Walter insisted that he was Bruce. A lengthy court battle ensued, with both sides presenting evidence and witnesses to support their claims.

Ryan and Shane delve into the confusing and often contradictory accounts of what happened to Bobby and how he ended up with Walters. They explore various theories, including the possibility that Walters kidnapped Bobby or that the Dunbar family was involved in a cover-up.

The hosts also investigate the larger societal implications of the case, including the role of class and race in the legal system at the time. They interview historians, lawyers, and family members to gain a better understanding of the case and its lasting impact.

As with many of the cases they investigate, Ryan and Shane are left with more questions than answers by the end of the episode. The case of Bobby Dunbar remains a mystery to this day, and the hosts offer their perspectives on what may have happened, while leaving it up to the audience to decide for themselves.