How the 1981 Murder of Six-Year-Old Adam Walsh Sparked a National Crusade for Change
In July 1981, Adam Walsh was abducted from a Florida mall and murdered. His death would be the catalyst for major changes in child protection legislation as well as the TV show America's Most Wanted
Background
A horrific family tragedy in the summer of 1981 would forever change how America looked at child safety. In July 1981, a six-year-old boy went missing while shopping with his mother at a Florida mall and was eventually found murdered, devastating his parents and the community.
The murder of little Adam Walsh would forever change the way Americans view crime. It set in motion one man's lifetime crusade to be an advocate for those who can no longer speak for themselves.