Murder of Adam Walsh

Adam John Walsh was a 6-year-old boy from Hollywood, Florida, United States. He was the son of John Walsh. On July 27, 1981, he was with his mother at the Hollywood Mall watching two older boys play video games. He was kidnapped. His head was found two weeks later on August 10, 1981. Ottis Toole was convicted of his murder. This led to John creating a new television series called America's Most Wanted.