The Legend of the Dog Boy

In a state like Arkansas, with its swamps and other forestry, there are bound to be urban legends and ghost tales to scare everyone. One of the most popular urban legends out of Arkansas is the one about The Dog Boy.
Rumor has it that there was a boy who tortured local animals in his neighborhood—primarily dogs and cats. Strange noises would be heard from the house that he lived in. Not only did people say that he would bark and act aggressive like a dog, but he also allegedly had paranormal powers. So what’s the real truth behind this urban legend?