 Two women that claimed the same boy as their son find out the truth years later. Many mothers believe recognizing their child in a crowd is an easy task. Parents usually know every freckle, mole and other distinctive features their kid has. But what if someone else by accident claimed your baby as their own? Over 92 years, two families had been blaming each other for stealing a child. Finally, when a justice system got involved, the truth was revealed. When a child goes missing, it feels like the end of the world. Most parents would do absolutely anything to find their kid and bring them back home. Unfortunately, one day, this happened Lessee and Percy Dunbar. In 1908, the couple had their first baby, Bobby. Later, they welcomed another boy to their family. But four years after, something horrifying happened to this poor family. The couple was craving a break from the hot Louisiana summer and decided to cool off at the ponds of the Bayou together with their boys. They packed and went off for a little trip to Swayze Lake. But soon, they would regret this decision for the rest of their lives. When they got to the destination, there weren't any beautiful beaches or lifeguards at the lake. In fact, the destination was far from being safe. The family put up a tent near a pond full of crawling alligators. But it was about to get even worse. The family spent a long day enjoying nature and soon fell asleep. There was no one nearby, and all they could hear was bullfrogs and crickets. In the middle of the night, Bobby quietly woke up and escaped the warm blankets. Nobody saw or heard the boy exiting the tent. What happened next was unexplainable. Only Bobby himself could confirm what happened to him that night. The boy left his tent and walked towards the Swayze Lake. He was pronounced missing the following morning. But what happened to him? Volunteers and police began searching for the little boy, praying he was somewhere safe nearby. However, it didn't look promising. There were no traces of Bobby, and police suspected he either drowned or a wild animal had attacked him. Although, there was one piece of evidence that gave the Dunbar's hope. The Caldwell Watchman, a local newspaper, stated, at first, it was feared that he had drowned, but the lake failed to give up the body, and the little boy's hat was found some distance from the lake a day or so later. But what happened to the little boy? The search for Bobby kept going for over eight months with absolutely no luck. The police and the public were slowly losing hope. But the boy's dad refused to give up hope and offered a $1,000 reward to whoever finds his son. Did someone kidnap Bobby? Was he hurt? Millions of questions were running through Percy's head. The value of the reward rapidly increased to approximately $25,000 in today's values. In 2019 equivalence, the total amount was more than $158,000. Yet, there was no news about the missing little boy. But then, something shocking happened. On April 13, 1913, the police revealed horrifying news to the Dunbar's. They had arrested a suspect in their son's disappearance. The police located and charged a man named William Cantwell Walters. But where was Bobby? In addition to the arrest, the police shared that they had finally found and rescued Bobby. Walters quickly gained attention from the public when he was seen traveling together with a boy who looked exactly like Bobby on missing person's posters. But first, the Dunbar's had to confirm the boy's identity. The couple had been praying for Bobby's safe return for over eight months. But when that day finally came, they found themselves having mixed feelings about their child. Something was off about Bobby's appearance. Bobby's features had drastically changed during that period. Surely, some changes in looks were expected to be noticed after eight months apart, but Bobby's looks had dramatically changed. Despite the initial confusion, the Dunbar's eventually confirmed that the boy's identity. But soon they would regret this decision very much. Everyone in the town was celebrating the boy's safe return home. There was even a parade with a brass band organized together with a welcome cake for the little boy. But then, things got complicated. The man who was arrested and charged for kidnapping Bobby remained behind bars. He was trying to convince others the boy was actually his nephew Charles Bruce Anderson. William was begging for justice and asking the police to get in touch with Bruce's biological father, or mother, Julia Anderson. William was begging the public to listen to him. The man shared his thoughts to the press, I know by now you have decided. You are wrong, he said. It is very likely I will lose my life. On account of that, and if I do, the great God will hold you accountable. But his words were not enough to turn the situation around. During the trial period, William was able to receive a savior, Julia Anderson. The woman came to Louisiana and confirmed that the boy was indeed her biological son. Unfortunately, Julia's words were not enough to get William out of jail. But what happened next was even more shocking. The woman was criticized for allowing her son to travel with his uncle even though the trip was only two days long. Julia was also a single mother. The public and the jury were not convinced even after her confirmation that the boy was indeed her son. But then, the mother faced even more difficulties. In addition to her reputation, Julia was also struggling to recognize her son. She was also given a chance to examine Bruce for identifying features. However, she felt strongly that the boy was hers. Then, the true war between two frustrated mothers had begun. But who was the true biological mother to the five-year-old boy? Despite several attempts at convincing the jury and the public, Julia wasn't able to take her son. Being financially and emotionally exhausted, Julia had no other choice than to return to Mississippi without her boy. The child's future was scary and unknown, but not for long. For over 90 years, the Dunbar's family continued with their lives. Occasionally, Bobby's mysterious disappearance would come at the dinner table, but that would be all. But one day, Bobby's future granddaughter reopened the strange case of her grandfather's disappearance and what she found out amazed her. In 1999, Bobby's granddaughter Margaret Dunbar Cuttrite discovered the old press clippings of her grandfather's mysterious disappearance. Margaret found the case shocking and decided to reopen the investigation. The boy's story was shared in a 2008 episode that this American life titled The Ghost of Bobby Dunbar. Then, Margaret decided to dig even further. Tal Mcthenia, the journalist, shared, Margaret went on an obsessive quest to small-town libraries, archives, and courthouses all over the South. She'd received a membership to the Library of Congress for her birthday. The more Margaret learned the more she doubted. Margaret wanted to know the truth. She found and contacted Linda Traver, the granddaughter of Julia Anderson. It was time to find out what the Anderson family had to say about their son Bruce. Linda's point of view was different from Margaret's. She eventually understood that her son Bruce was stolen in an unexplainable way. Margaret was totally convinced that it was Bobby Dunbar all along, Linda said. I was totally convinced that it was Bruce Anderson all along. But who was the boy the police found decades ago? Later, Margaret admitted that she could be in the wrong. The case was more complicated and mysterious than she expected. Both descendants of the boy opened William's case files. In addition, there were tons of Julia's letters in which she begged to return her child home. But then, she found something even more surprising. Once they got deeper into diving, Margaret found more interesting statements about her grandfather's mysterious case. There was one letter with the title The Christian Woman that especially stood out from the rest. After reading its content, Margaret was even more confused. The letter read, Dear Sir, in view of human justice to Julia Anderson and mothers, I am prompted to write to you. I sincerely believe the Dunbars have Bruce Anderson and not their boy. If this is their child, why are they afraid for anyone to see or interview him privately? Then it hit Margaret. She realized the possibility that her side of the family could have mistaken Bruce for Bobby. Now, it was time to resolve the mystery by presenting both families with scientific facts. She was about to uncover something truly shocking. Margaret kept trying to convince her father to take a DNA test several times before. For some reason, he was refusing to do. In the end, she finally convinced Bobby Jr. to provide a sample. It was just a matter of time before the truth would be revealed. It took a month before the DNA results finally came back. Margaret couldn't believe her ears when she heard the results. It turns out, her family history was a big fat lie. But how did it mean for the future of both families? The Dunbar family was devastated when they heard the news. All the members had been loyal to their family through decades and believed the boy belonged to Dunbars. And all this time, the boy was Bruce Anderson and not Bobby. But Linda's reaction brought everyone in tears. Margaret had no other choice, but to swallow her pride and break the news to Linda Travers, the biological granddaughter of Bruce. The woman shared a long emotional hug. Finally, the truth was revealed. Now it's the time for both families to heal and try to move on from this traumatic event.