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Dec. 16, 2008: Tears roll down John Walsh's cheek as he talks about the death of his son, Adam, and the conclusion of his murder investigation during a press conference in Hollywood, Fla.

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Adam Walsh

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Dec. 16, 2008: Ottis Elwood Toole confessed on his death bed to killing Adam Walsh, the 6-year-old boy who was kidnapped, murdered and decapitated in Hollywood, Florida, more than 27 years ago.

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John Walsh, host of “America’s Most Wanted.” After 27 years, Walsh learned the identity of his son's killer.

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June 4, 1992: John Walsh, Adam’s father, who became an advocate for children's protective legislation and started the show "America's Most Wanted."

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July 7, 2006: President Bush shakes hands with "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh, as Walsh's wife Reve Walsh looks on, after Bush signed the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act at the White House.

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John Walsh preparing for a segment of “America’s Most Wanted” in Fort Myers, Florida, where eight skeletons were found.

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Adam Walsh with his parents, 1974-1981.

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The Adam Walsh Child Protection & Safety Act was passed in 2006, increasing the requirements for convicted sex offender registration.

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