John Walsh (television host)

John Walsh
Walsh in September 2008, filming for America's Most Wanted at the now-defunct National Museum of Crime and Punishment (of which he was a co-owner)
Born
John Edward Walsh, Jr.

(1945-12-26) December 26, 1945 (age 78)
Auburn, New York, U.S.
Alma materUniversity at Buffalo (BA)
Occupations
  • Television presenter
  • television producer
  • criminologist
  • activist
Years active1981–present
TelevisionAmerica's Most Wanted
The Hunt with John Walsh
In Pursuit with John Walsh
The Justice Network
Spouse
Revé Drew
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(m. 1971)​
Children4, including Adam
AwardsOperation Kids Lifetime Achievement Award
2008

John Edward Walsh, Jr. (born December 26, 1945) is an American television presenter, criminologist, victims' rights activist, and the host/creator[1] of America's Most Wanted. He is known for his anti-crime activism, with which he became involved following the murder of his son, Adam, in 1981; in 2008, deceased serial killer Ottis Toole was officially named as Adam's killer.[2] Walsh was part-owner of the now defunct National Museum of Crime and Punishment in Washington, D.C. He also anchored an investigative documentary series, The Hunt with John Walsh, which debuted on CNN in 2014.

  1. ^ Katz, Neil (June 3, 2010). "Who Really Killed Adam Walsh? Witness Wants Case Files in Murder of 'America's Most Wanted' Creator's Son". CBS News.
  2. ^ Holland, John (December 17, 2008). "Adam Walsh case is closed after 27 years". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 26, 2012.