John Walsh

Presenter, TV Producer

1945 –

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Who is John Walsh?

John Edward Walsh, Jr. is an American television personality, criminal investigator, human and victim rights advocate and the host, as well as creator, of America's Most Wanted. Walsh is known for his anti-crime activism, with which he became involved following the murder of his son, Adam, in 1981; in 2008, the late serial killer Ottis Toole was named as the killer of Walsh's son. Walsh is part owner of the Museum of Crime & Punishment in Washington, D.C.

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Born
Dec 26, 1945
Auburn
Also known as
  • John Edward Walsh
Spouses
Children
Ethnicity
  • Irish American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University at Buffalo
Lived in
  • Miami metropolitan area

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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