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  • Опубликовано: 9 май 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 месяцев назад +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" RUclips 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 Год назад +248

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

    • @Agentgreenblaze
      @Agentgreenblaze Год назад +2

      Ayyyyyy, I love your videos!

    • @TheMagicMatt5
      @TheMagicMatt5 Год назад +1

      @@Agentgreenblaze hahah thank you so much!!

    • @TheMagicMatt5
      @TheMagicMatt5 Год назад +1

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

    • @Tahim4o1
      @Tahim4o1 Год назад

      I too

    • @Rhino9182
      @Rhino9182 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @Mixamaka
    @Mixamaka Год назад +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 Год назад +13

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

    • @ryan2215
      @ryan2215 Год назад +16

      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 Год назад +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 Год назад +10

      Bruh Paul isn’t heavy Bobby is heavy

  • @nookscrossing7293
    @nookscrossing7293 Год назад +235

    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 RUclips. I hope it changes soon. Don't get discouraged Andy, you're doing an amazing job.

    • @andyyjiang
      @andyyjiang  Год назад +75

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

    • @nookscrossing7293
      @nookscrossing7293 Год назад +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 Год назад +5

      Was about to say the same

    • @foxbuns
      @foxbuns 11 месяцев назад +1

      thats not how youtube works?

    • @bread7966
      @bread7966 11 месяцев назад +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 Год назад +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 Год назад +2

      Dang

    • @janemiettinen5176
      @janemiettinen5176 Год назад +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 Год назад +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 Год назад +2

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

    • @mtoingehs
      @mtoingehs 7 месяцев назад

      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 Год назад +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 Год назад +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 Год назад +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 Год назад +4

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

  • @exp-io853
    @exp-io853 Год назад +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 Год назад +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 Год назад +10

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

  • @coolwatyr
    @coolwatyr Год назад +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!

  • @jamjar5716
    @jamjar5716 Год назад +4

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

  • @alexach.
    @alexach. Год назад +22

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

  • @gemmalow6515
    @gemmalow6515 Год назад +5

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

  • @cab102361
    @cab102361 Год назад +5

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

  • @kyleok8283
    @kyleok8283 Год назад +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

  • @bill254K
    @bill254K Год назад +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.

  • @gregmeyer9595
    @gregmeyer9595 Год назад +4

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

  • @pradeeptopal5874
    @pradeeptopal5874 Год назад +3

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

  • @kittykaht1944
    @kittykaht1944 Год назад +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.

  • @maddisonjones5206
    @maddisonjones5206 Год назад +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.

  • @ljenk5
    @ljenk5 Год назад +2

    Thanks Andy, really loving your longer videos ❤

  • @2BACORNS
    @2BACORNS 9 месяцев назад +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 🎉

  • @GuiDuckz
    @GuiDuckz Год назад +3

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

  • @Ambiguous_mind
    @Ambiguous_mind Год назад +7

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

  • @missmissy_90
    @missmissy_90 Год назад

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

  • @azkray
    @azkray 7 месяцев назад +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!

  • @DebbieFromGA
    @DebbieFromGA Год назад +3

    I love the longer videos and how unique they are ❤

  • @AJ-rg9rt
    @AJ-rg9rt Год назад

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

  • @phredqwatson
    @phredqwatson Год назад +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.

  • @Axomy
    @Axomy Год назад

    Awesome work man! Loving the long form content!

  • @heidivaliev3706
    @heidivaliev3706 Год назад +3

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

  • @BloodysChannel
    @BloodysChannel Год назад

    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!

  • @chisensei957
    @chisensei957 Год назад

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

  • @queen_of_green420
    @queen_of_green420 Год назад +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... :))

  • @bruceyung70
    @bruceyung70 Год назад

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

  • @user-rb1ml4kt1x
    @user-rb1ml4kt1x 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @fnzypnts
    @fnzypnts Год назад

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

  • @jaimeshoe841
    @jaimeshoe841 Год назад +4

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

  • @kyleheath4700
    @kyleheath4700 Год назад

    Great stories, I really enjoy the shorts.

  • @bobdodson8468
    @bobdodson8468 Год назад +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.

  • @IWouldLikeToRemainAnonymous
    @IWouldLikeToRemainAnonymous Год назад +1

    Amazing story told by an amazing storyteller!

  • @melissaimoudrg_70
    @melissaimoudrg_70 10 месяцев назад

    Intriguing and awesome!!!!!

  • @keeganfloyd2784
    @keeganfloyd2784 Год назад +6

    Always nice videos to watch while eating breakfast.

  • @shayjenkins6641
    @shayjenkins6641 11 месяцев назад +1

    Definitely the newest big RUclipsr🙌

  • @gator-li1ls
    @gator-li1ls Год назад

    Great work keep it up👍

  • @oak6_
    @oak6_ 11 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @AlphaSmoke0
    @AlphaSmoke0 Год назад

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

  • @juliestrickland7754
    @juliestrickland7754 Год назад +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'.

  • @insertnamehere3710
    @insertnamehere3710 10 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @YouTubecanfuckagoat
    @YouTubecanfuckagoat Год назад +1

    Nicely done.

  • @amjadsaleem90
    @amjadsaleem90 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @reginasimmons3081
    @reginasimmons3081 Год назад

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

  • @crdiamond225
    @crdiamond225 Год назад +1

    Totally fascinating story!

  • @crystalphillips696
    @crystalphillips696 Год назад

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

  • @leslieo5947
    @leslieo5947 Год назад

    Wow! Thanks Andy 😊

  • @sk___4206
    @sk___4206 Год назад

    Some of the greatest content on RUclips.

  • @deannasutterfield5950
    @deannasutterfield5950 Год назад +4

    Does anyone think Dynamite may have blown him up ya think

  • @jacquelineross7598
    @jacquelineross7598 Год назад

    Thanks Andy. Man what crazy situation.

  • @harshkhandelwal540
    @harshkhandelwal540 Год назад

    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 Год назад

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

  • @supermario1576
    @supermario1576 Год назад

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

  • @uptoolate2793
    @uptoolate2793 Год назад

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

  • @JACKIElovesBLUE
    @JACKIElovesBLUE Год назад +1

    Interesting is definitely an understatement.

  • @kathykat367
    @kathykat367 Год назад +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.

  • @dmvmeu7140
    @dmvmeu7140 Год назад

    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  Год назад +2

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

    • @dmvmeu7140
      @dmvmeu7140 Год назад

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

  • @janemiettinen5176
    @janemiettinen5176 Год назад +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 Год назад +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 Год назад +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 месяцев назад

      ​@@beez1717 what was this case called?

  • @CindyMay
    @CindyMay 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love the Thumbnail pic! And of course the story!

  • @user-bf8ze7kf1o
    @user-bf8ze7kf1o 7 месяцев назад

    in and outro, fire everything, fireeee :)

  • @Totallyducks
    @Totallyducks 9 месяцев назад

    Cool story 😊

  • @denisemcdougal6445
    @denisemcdougal6445 Год назад

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

  • @CreatorOfGame
    @CreatorOfGame Год назад

    Haven't watched it yet but I'm excited

  • @cm1jon610
    @cm1jon610 Год назад

    Very interesting story!

  • @salamicookies
    @salamicookies Год назад +1

    SUCH A GOOD VID

  • @johnnyearp52
    @johnnyearp52 Год назад

    Interesting story!

  • @thts.my_voic
    @thts.my_voic Год назад +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.

  • @adumbkid2021
    @adumbkid2021 Год назад

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

  • @harazhangf5782
    @harazhangf5782 Год назад +3

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

  • @CuddlePhantom
    @CuddlePhantom Год назад

    another 11/10 vid!

  • @monedameow
    @monedameow Год назад

    This is wild!

  • @HahnJames
    @HahnJames Год назад +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.

  • @Matthew90009
    @Matthew90009 Год назад

    What a amazing story

  • @meripederson8379
    @meripederson8379 Год назад

    Definitely interesting 🤔❤️

  • @battlerabbit8058
    @battlerabbit8058 Год назад

    This video deserves way more views

  • @DatPrince
    @DatPrince Год назад +1

    He needs more support on these long form vids fr

  • @JamesR624
    @JamesR624 Год назад

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

  • @WASEDITZ
    @WASEDITZ Год назад

    The stories he tells are amazing
    People should subscribe

  • @ben7607
    @ben7607 Год назад

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

  • @Xplayer007
    @Xplayer007 Год назад +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 Год назад

      Sir Arthur Conan Doyle/Sherlock Holmes

  • @fone9665
    @fone9665 Год назад

    Will do, Andy x

  • @sukuntee
    @sukuntee Год назад

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

  • @lizxu322
    @lizxu322 11 месяцев назад +3

    The son of the poor Julia Anderson was raised by a rich couple and had all the luxuries and education a kid can hope for. i see this as an absolute win, knowing your child is well looked after (after all her earlier kids died within 1 year of birth??! Come on!!!)

    • @quanage4296
      @quanage4296 9 месяцев назад +2

      Yea but this led to an innocent man being sent to prison almost for life if it wasnt for a technicality and tarnished reputation of Julia for fighting to get her son back. Dohble edged sword really

  • @SoulBoyDenz
    @SoulBoyDenz 11 месяцев назад

    fun and entertaining :)

  • @tucker2901
    @tucker2901 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @ughur3026
    @ughur3026 Год назад

    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 Год назад +2

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

  • @jiggamane8384
    @jiggamane8384 3 месяца назад

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

  • @Sportman221
    @Sportman221 Год назад

    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 🤔

  • @GoFigure1
    @GoFigure1 11 месяцев назад +1

    In those days the family name meant everything. If a daughter turned up pregnant out of wedlock, she was thrown out, to fend for herself. Looks like that's what happened to this boy's birth mother, causing her to labor in the fields and entrust his care to another. Family honor would also have played a huge role once he'd been claimed by his new family. In no way could they afford to go back on it once they had laid claim to another family's child. That was a done deal. So when his modern day descendant met such disapproval when she went digging up the past, that's why, and it's why the older members of the family still turn away. She exposed the family shame, and shamed the family name.