HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A serial killer who died more than a decade ago is the person who decapitated the 6-year-old son of "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh in 1981, police in Florida said Tuesday. The announcement brought to a close a case that has vexed the Walsh family for more than two decades, launched the television show about the nation's most notorious criminals and inspired changes in how authorities search for missing children.
"Who could take a 6-year-old and murder and decapitate him? Who?" an emotional John Walsh said at Tuesday's news conference. "We needed to know. We needed to know. And today we know. The not knowing has been a torture, but that journey's over."
Walsh's wife, Reve, at one point placed a small photo of their son on the podium.
Police named Ottis Toole, saying he was long the prime suspect in the case and that they had conclusively linked him to the killing. They declined to be specific about their evidence and did not note any DNA proof of the crime, but said an extensive review of the case file pointed only to Toole, as John Walsh long contended.
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QUOTE (♥ Kimiko ♥ @ Dec 16 2008, 08:07 PM) 
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A serial killer who died more than a decade ago is the person who decapitated the 6-year-old son of "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh in 1981, police in Florida said Tuesday. The announcement brought to a close a case that has vexed the Walsh family for more than two decades, launched the television show about the nation's most notorious criminals and inspired changes in how authorities search for missing children.
"Who could take a 6-year-old and murder and decapitate him? Who?" an emotional John Walsh said at Tuesday's news conference. "We needed to know. We needed to know. And today we know. The not knowing has been a torture, but that journey's over."
Walsh's wife, Reve, at one point placed a small photo of their son on the podium.
Police named Ottis Toole, saying he was long the prime suspect in the case and that they had conclusively linked him to the killing. They declined to be specific about their evidence and did not note any DNA proof of the crime, but said an extensive review of the case file pointed only to Toole, as John Walsh long contended.
"Who could take a 6-year-old and murder and decapitate him? Who?" an emotional John Walsh said at Tuesday's news conference. "We needed to know. We needed to know. And today we know. The not knowing has been a torture, but that journey's over."
Walsh's wife, Reve, at one point placed a small photo of their son on the podium.
Police named Ottis Toole, saying he was long the prime suspect in the case and that they had conclusively linked him to the killing. They declined to be specific about their evidence and did not note any DNA proof of the crime, but said an extensive review of the case file pointed only to Toole, as John Walsh long contended.
This was a Heart Breaking story, but now maybe that family will find some peace now...
I remember them saying the could never really link him to the death but I guess things changed. I'm glad for the family that they can close this chapter on their lives.
The Adam Walsh movie has always made me cry. When they sing at his funeral I can't stop bawling.
The Adam Walsh movie has always made me cry. When they sing at his funeral I can't stop bawling.
I know!! Finally some closure for this family!!
wowzers....bm.....you're back...where have you been at?
wowzers....bm.....you're back...where have you been at?
Work, work and more work.... I didn't get no bail out!!
QUOTE (Bobbie @ Dec 16 2008, 08:12 PM)
This was a Heart Breaking story, but now maybe that family will find some peace now...
God Bless the Walsh family, he said that this would be the first Christmas in 27 years that would be happy! What a heart breaking story, but at least now, they can have some sort of closure! I can't believe that Adam would be 33 years old now! That tells you that such pain never ceases! God Bless them all!
QUOTE (brooklynmama @ Dec 16 2008, 08:27 PM)
Work, work and more work.... I didn't get no bail out!!
Hey Brooklynmama! I just started working again full time, outside the home that is, and I swear, I can't seem to get everything done! I work, clean, Christmas shop, decorate, laundry, ect.......Geeze, how do you all do it!???? I use to, but guess I got use to staying at home and getting it all done! Now????? Please!!!! Val
QUOTE (♥ Kimiko ♥ @ Dec 16 2008, 08:07 PM)
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A serial killer who died more than a decade ago is the person who decapitated the 6-year-old son of "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh in 1981, police in Florida said Tuesday. The announcement brought to a close a case that has vexed the Walsh family for more than two decades, launched the television show about the nation's most notorious criminals and inspired changes in how authorities search for missing children.
"Who could take a 6-year-old and murder and decapitate him? Who?" an emotional John Walsh said at Tuesday's news conference. "We needed to know. We needed to know. And today we know. The not knowing has been a torture, but that journey's over."
Walsh's wife, Reve, at one point placed a small photo of their son on the podium.
Police named Ottis Toole, saying he was long the prime suspect in the case and that they had conclusively linked him to the killing. They declined to be specific about their evidence and did not note any DNA proof of the crime, but said an extensive review of the case file pointed only to Toole, as John Walsh long contended.
"Who could take a 6-year-old and murder and decapitate him? Who?" an emotional John Walsh said at Tuesday's news conference. "We needed to know. We needed to know. And today we know. The not knowing has been a torture, but that journey's over."
Walsh's wife, Reve, at one point placed a small photo of their son on the podium.
Police named Ottis Toole, saying he was long the prime suspect in the case and that they had conclusively linked him to the killing. They declined to be specific about their evidence and did not note any DNA proof of the crime, but said an extensive review of the case file pointed only to Toole, as John Walsh long contended.
Hey Kimiko, What about the Kaylee Anderson baby girl? You just know that Mom, well, so-called Mom, Casey, killed her own baby girl! And, out partying and dancing the day after???? How evil can one be????? What is wrong with these humans????
God Bless these children, angels of God!!!!!!
I remember i was 5 when Adam Walsh's son was
abducted, & it scared everybody 2 death, my mom made
me hold her hand no matter where we went....
I hope this brings peace 2 his family. And his way of
dealing w/ his tradgedy by creating Americas Most Wanted
is so admirable & constructive....He really impresses me.
abducted, & it scared everybody 2 death, my mom made
me hold her hand no matter where we went....
I hope this brings peace 2 his family. And his way of
dealing w/ his tradgedy by creating Americas Most Wanted
is so admirable & constructive....He really impresses me.
QUOTE (Suck It!!!!! @ Dec 19 2008, 02:08 AM)
I remember i was 5 when Adam Walsh's son was
abducted, & it scared everybody 2 death, my mom made
me hold her hand no matter where we went....
I hope this brings peace 2 his family. And his way of
dealing w/ his tradgedy by creating Americas Most Wanted
is so admirable & constructive....He really impresses me.
abducted, & it scared everybody 2 death, my mom made
me hold her hand no matter where we went....
I hope this brings peace 2 his family. And his way of
dealing w/ his tradgedy by creating Americas Most Wanted
is so admirable & constructive....He really impresses me.
That's so sick what happened to his poor kid.
I'm glad dat day found the killer. but y would the killer torture a 6 year old boy?
QUOTE (Suck It!!!!! @ Dec 19 2008, 08:08 AM)
I remember i was 5 when Adam Walsh's son was
abducted, & it scared everybody 2 death, my mom made
me hold her hand no matter where we went....
I hope this brings peace 2 his family. And his way of
dealing w/ his tradgedy by creating Americas Most Wanted
is so admirable & constructive....He really impresses me.
abducted, & it scared everybody 2 death, my mom made
me hold her hand no matter where we went....
I hope this brings peace 2 his family. And his way of
dealing w/ his tradgedy by creating Americas Most Wanted
is so admirable & constructive....He really impresses me.
you lier, you were 8.
QUOTE (♥ Kimiko ♥ @ Dec 16 2008, 09:24 PM)
I know!! Finally some closure for this family!!
wowzers....bm.....you're back...where have you been at?
wowzers....bm.....you're back...where have you been at?
Burger King where else?
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