The Disappearance of Walter Collins: A Dark Tale of Kidnapping and Murder

TLDRIn 1928, nine-year-old Walter Collins vanished on his way to the movies. His mother reported him missing and suspicions arose, leading to a case full of twists and turns. The real Walter was never found, but a serial killer named Gordon Northcott was implicated in the disappearance.

Key insights

🕵️‍♀️Walter Collins went missing in 1928, a case that remains unsolved to this day.

🔎The LAPD initially believed they had found Walter when a boy matching his description was located, but it turned out to be a case of mistaken identity.

🦉Walter's mother, Christine Collins, fought tirelessly to find her son and faced resistance from the police, including Captain JJ Jones.

⚖️Christine sued the LAPD and was awarded $10,800, but the officer never paid the amount.

🔪Serial killer Gordon Northcott, who ran a chicken farm, is believed to have been involved in Walter's disappearance, as well as the murders of other boys.

Q&A

Was Walter Collins ever found?

—No, Walter Collins was never found. His disappearance remains an unsolved mystery.

Who was Gordon Northcott?

—Gordon Northcott was a serial killer who ran a chicken farm and is believed to have kidnapped and murdered several boys, including Walter Collins.

What happened to Christine Collins?

—After Christine Collins fought to find her missing son, she was forcibly committed to a psychiatric hospital. She later sued the LAPD and won, but the officer never paid the awarded amount.

Did the police ever find any evidence?

—Police discovered blood-soaked ground and human remains on the chicken farm belonging to Gordon Northcott. Items belonging to missing young boys from Southern California were also found, suggesting his involvement.

Was Captain JJ Jones held accountable?

—Captain JJ Jones was suspended from duty and ordered to pay Christine Collins $10,800, but he never paid the amount.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the disappearance of Walter Collins.

02:09Police suspected Gordon Northcott's involvement in the kidnapping and murder of young boys.

05:39JJ Jones, a LAPD captain, treated Christine Collins poorly and was later sued by her.

08:59Details about Gordon Northcott's chicken farm and the horrors that occurred there.

11:39Jesse Clark alerted the authorities about Gordon's crimes, leading to the discovery of evidence.

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