John Walsh (television host)
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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.
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 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 mater | University at Buffalo (BA) |
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| Years active | 1981–present |
| Television | America's Most Wanted The Hunt with John Walsh In Pursuit with John Walsh The Justice Network |
| Spouse |
Revé Drew (m. 1971) |
| Children | 4, including Adam |
| Awards | Operation Kids Lifetime Achievement Award 2008 |
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