John Walsh
John Walsh, host of America’s Most Wanted television show on FOX, was born on this day in 1945. John Walsh’s son, 6 year old Adam, was kidnapped and murdered on July 27, 1981. His body was never recovered, although his head was found. No one was ever charged or prosecuted for his murder, although serial killer Ottis Toole was a prime suspect, who alledgedly confessed and recanted.
Adam Walsh 
Otis Toole
John Walsh has become a symbol of Justice and Victims Rights, helping to push many new laws thru Congress to help crime victims and children from predators, including the Missing Children Act of 1982, among others. He is currently on the Board of Directors for the Center of Missing and Exploited Children.
December 26, 2005 at 7:29 pm
Poor man, it’s great that he turned his tragedy into helping others
January 23, 2007 at 4:31 pm
I lived in Hollwood Fl, when this horrble tragedy occured, I also had a son his age, at the Davie Fl K-Mart I joined the Adam Walsh organization to try to help as much as I could. Being a dad myself I could not sit by and not do anything, Im so proud of John to turn his grief into something positive such as A.M.W. Keep up the fantastic work you do to put the scum away, whether it be life in prison or death,just keep getting them,
Your friend
Steve Hurley
January 23, 2007 at 6:34 pm
Steve,
Personal question, do you have a sister named Joni?
August 20, 2007 at 2:35 pm
John Walsh is my HERO!!!!
November 21, 2007 at 8:32 am
The show must go on, mr. Walsh. Thank god that sick bastard, Toole, is dead!
February 28, 2008 at 7:07 am
i,m sorry about your son i love watching you show now i feel safe
April 8, 2008 at 6:39 am
I ve read the book on your son and im so sorry you have to llive through that ordeal.I have a son myself and i don t think i would know what to do if anything ever happened to him.But it takes people like you to take the bad and turn it into good, and good you have done. keep up all the good work and i have the most respect for you cause the way i look at it , it an eye for an eye,I would make sure that my son s murdere would be put away for good.I have read one book called john walsh and its got a few stories in there that just make you cry and can t even finish the book.You keep going and make sure that all the cruel and un gratefull people that can take another persons life is put away for good.
April 20, 2008 at 9:25 am
Hi John,
My heart goes out to you and your family for the lost of your beloved son Adam Walsh.
I have 3 children of my own under ages 6 and every day I watch the news seeing the evil of people. At this time in my life
it’s very hard for me to let my children go to the park with a lot of people and let them run around with out worrying if some stranger is going to snatch them up the minute they are out of our sights. My kids are very friendly and like running up to strangers and start taking with them. Their mother and I have to repeatedly tell them not to talk with strangers.
can you help me to solve this problem, is there a better way to teach our children about the dangers of strangers?
Thank You,
Fredrick
May 19, 2008 at 8:46 pm
I hope that Otis Toole was the killer b/c if he wasn’t then Adams killer is still loose and they needs to be brought to justice.
R.I.P. Adam Walsh
May 20, 2008 at 12:03 pm
The world is a better place with John Walsh is in it. I love this man for his compassion and determination for our victims. There is only ONE John Walsh. It was heartbreaking to watch him fall apart when his beloved son was murdered. The pain was intolerable for his family. John Walsh is my hero too. Love you man.
July 7, 2008 at 7:40 am
my heart gos out to any one whos lost child , iv just finshed watching a movie called ( find my child ) story about your adam i spent most of the time crying throught the movie iv never seen it before… i hope you and your family are well, i think whot you are doing and have done to help find missing children is brill .. i have four children under 14 yrs and its a worry to keep them safe at all times its a 24 hour job as well as your job i hope you get justice for adam for you and all who love him god bless you .. .. clare from llandudno. north wales. great britian .uk
August 25, 2008 at 4:45 pm
I’m sorry for your loss. I love watching your show it makes me feel safe getting these bastard out of the streets. I hope you continue to host your show. You have inspired me…and I’m just 19. You made a difference in a lot of people’s lives…please continue.
December 16, 2008 at 1:40 pm
I understand your loss. On July 28, 1990 my only sibbling (Matthew S. Carter) was fatally shot, while pumping gas into his truck, by a whacko wielding a shotgun. The case went unsolved for 6 years. We all thought we would go insane with the rage and frustration of not knowing. Finally someone called “silent witness” in 1996. The guy was caught because of his own big mouth. Case was cold however. He only ended up serving 9 years. Some justice eh?
I am happy for you to have some closure in your ordeal. I hope it closes some of the wounds.
Sincerely,
Bill Carter
December 16, 2008 at 2:06 pm
William,
So sorry that you lost your loved one. God bless you.
December 16, 2008 at 2:09 pm
John Walsh- you rock!
William, I too am sorry for your loss. I pray God grants you and your family peace until you meet again.
December 16, 2008 at 3:01 pm
I did not know of your terrible loss, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. God in Heaven bless one and all and help you through this ongoing torment. I will pray for you to the Virgin Mary and know in my heart that Adam will be in the bosom of Our Lady, safe in her arms.
John
December 16, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Our prayers for the Walsh family. They finally received their closure that they so needed, and deserved. What a BEAUTIFUL FAMILY! May God continue to walk them through their path of healing. Adam was smiling today, and is awaiting his family in heaven.
December 18, 2008 at 4:54 pm
John you and your family have been in my hearts since the day your son was kidnap from the mall.The reason i’m writing is because my bfs children r very friendly with other people.What can i do to teach them not to do this with just anyone.His son told me his mother didn’t care who they run up too and talk to,but on the other hand there dad and i do.I’m always afraid that we will be answering the phone and it will be the police telling us his children were murdered or kidnapped.Help me!!!!!!!! Oh yes I want to Wish you A HAPPY BIRTHDAY
December 20, 2008 at 5:25 pm
I am glad that you have peace in your life! Continue being a blessing to others.
Parthenia
January 12, 2009 at 11:01 am
john,
i kno how it feels to lose someone close to you. my aunt was murdered in 2004 leaving her 12 yearold son and 9 yearold doughter with nobody to go to. neaither of them kno their father so theey had to grow up with no mother or father and it was very hard to watch that. but i hope for the best for you and your family.
~andrea renee~