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John Walsh
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Walsh in September 2008, filming for America's Most Wanted at the National Museum of Crime and Punishment
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John Edward Walsh Jr.
December 26, 1945 Auburn, New York, U.S.
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University at Buffalo |
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| Years active | 1981–present |
| Home town | Auburn, New York, U.S. |
| Television | America's Most Wanted The Hunt with John Walsh The Justice Network In Pursuit with John Walsh |
| Spouse(s) | Revé Drew-Walsh (1971–present) |
| Children | Adam (1974–1981) Meghan (b. 1982) Callahan (b. 1987) Hayden (b. 1994) |
| Awards | Operation Kids Lifetime Achievement Award 2008 |
John Edward Walsh (born December 26, 1945) is an American television personality, criminal investigator, human and victim rights advocate and the host of America's Most Wanted. He began his crime investigation career when his son, Adam Walsh was murdered by Ottis Toole in 1981.
Walsh was born on December 26, 1945 in Auburn, New York. He studied at the University of Buffalo. He has been married to Revé Drew since 1971. He had four children; Adam, Meghan, Callahan, and Hayden Walsh. In 2008, Walsh was awarded the Operation Kids Lifetime Achievement Award.
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