FNAF Mystery Unveiled: The Identity of the Crying Child

TLDRDual Process Theory has proposed that the enigmatic crying child in Five Nights at Freddy's is actually Cassidy Afton, solving a decade-long mystery in the community.

Key insights

🔍The name 'Cassidy' was found in the survival log book, previously attributed to the vengeful Spirit in Ultimate Custom Night.

🧩Dual Process Theory suggests that the crying child is Cassidy Afton, the fifth missing child, and the spirit within Golden Freddy.

🕵️‍♂️The theory argues that the crying child's name was overlooked, and he was always present, not missing as previously thought.

📖The survival log book's clues and the use of mirrors in the book suggest that the crying child's identity was hidden in plain sight.

🎭The theory connects the crying child's appearance in the 'Happiest Day' mini-game to Cassidy Afton, supporting the narrative that he is the fifth missing child.

Q&A

Why has the crying child never been named before?

The community had overlooked the name 'Cassidy' in the survival log book, which was previously attributed to the vengeful Spirit.

How does this theory simplify the FNAF narrative?

It resolves the confusion around the number of missing children and the spirits within animatronics, aligning with the game's established timeline and character roles.

Is there evidence against the crying child being Cassidy Afton?

Yes, some evidence suggests the crying child is a separate entity, such as the flatline scene in FNAF 4 and his witnessed death.

What is the significance of the crying child's name being Cassidy?

It ties together several narrative threads, including the survival log book and the spirit within Golden Freddy, providing a cohesive explanation.

How does this theory explain the number of spirits in Golden Freddy?

The theory suggests that Golden Freddy contains only one spirit, Cassidy Afton, supporting the narrative that he is the fifth missing child.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the solved mystery of the crying child's identity.

00:10Dual Process Theory claims to have solved the entire FNAF series.

01:30The name 'Cassidy' is discovered in the survival log book.

02:20Discussion on the crying child's identity and the survival log book.

04:00Recapping the evidence from Dual Process Theory.

10:00Analysis of the crying child's role in FNAF 3's 'Happiest Day' mini-game.