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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 ...
- Operation Kids Lifetime Achievement Award, 2008
- 1981–present
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Dec 13, 2023 · The anti-crime activist and creator of the program will resume hosting duties in 2024 with his son Callahan, a child advocate for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The series, which helps capture criminals, will launch a new season on Fox after being cancelled in 2011.
Jan 30, 2024 · The father-son duo returns to TV to catch criminals and bring home missing children on the revived true-crime show. John Walsh, who lost his son Adam to a killer in 1981, shares his story and his mission with PEOPLE.
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John Walsh is a victim's rights activist, television personality and a spokesperson for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. He hosts a Sunday night show on CNN that exposes stories of ongoing criminal investigations of fugitives and their families.
Jul 11, 2014 · John Walsh is a former crime fighter who created the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children after his son was abducted and killed in 1981. He is also a host of the reality program "America's Most Wanted" and a victims' rights activist who has been honored by many agencies and organizations.
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Feb 6, 2024 · John Walsh returns as host of the reality and game show that analyzes some of the nation's most gripping cases. Watch full episodes of season 2 on FOX or Hulu and see his son Callahan join him as co-host.
Dec 13, 2023 · The TV host and crime advocate will co-host the revived series with his son Callahan Walsh, who also works for NCMEC. The show will feature tough criminal cases and empower viewers to help capture fugitives.