John Walsh

American television host, crime victims activist and crime investigator

John Edward Walsh (born December 26, 1945) is an American television personality, criminal investigator, human and victim rights advocate and the host of America's Most Wanted. He began his crime investigation career when his son, Adam Walsh was murdered by Ottis Toole in 1981.[1]

Walsh in September 2008

Walsh was born on December 26, 1945 in Auburn, New York. He studied at the University of Buffalo. He has been married to Revé Drew since 1971. He had four children; Adam, Meghan, Callahan, and Hayden Walsh. In 2008, Walsh was awarded the Operation Kids Lifetime Achievement Award.

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  1. "Who Really Killed Adam Walsh? Witness Wants Case Files in Murder of "America's Most Wanted" Creator's Son". CBS News.[permanent dead link]

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