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The Christine Collins Story

Stuff You Should Know

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The Disappearance of Walter Collins

This chapter explores the heartbreaking true story of Walter Collins, a nine-year-old boy who went missing in 1928 Los Angeles, and the turmoil faced by his mother, Christine Collins. It delves into the complexities of their lives, the incompetence of the LAPD, and the emotional distress brought on by a misleading reunion with a child presented as Walter. Themes of gaslighting and societal pressures further emphasize the tragic narrative of a mother's fight for truth amid systemic failures.

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