The Adam Walsh case is one of the most infamous in American history. On July 27, 1981, Adam, the six-year-old son of John and Revé Walsh, was abducted from the Hollywood Mall in Hollywood, Florida. The boy had been shopping with his mother when he wandered away to play video games at a nearby store. When his mother returned, Adam was gone. A massive search effort was launched, but it wasn't until 16 days later that Adam's head was found in a canal in rural Indian River County. The rest of his body was never recovered. The investigation into Adam's murder was one of the largest in Florida history, with hundreds of leads and tips pursued over the years. In 2006, the Hollywood Police Department announced that they had reopened the case and were re-examining the evidence. In 2008, the department announced that they had identified a new suspect, but the case remains unsolved. The Adam Walsh case has had a lasting impact on American society, leading to changes in the way that missing children's cases are handled and the creation of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.