On July 27, 1981, six-year-old Adam Walsh was abducted from a shopping mall in Hollywood, Florida. His mother, Reve Walsh, had left him alone for just a few minutes, and when she returned, he was gone. A massive search effort was launched, but Adam's body was not found until 16 days later, in a canal in rural Indian River County. The case went cold, with no leads or suspects. However, in 2006, police announced that they had finally solved the case, naming serial killer Ottis Toole as the killer. Toole had confessed to the crime in 1983, but had later recanted. However, DNA evidence and other clues confirmed that Toole was indeed the killer. The case of Adam Walsh is a tragic reminder of the dangers of child abduction, and the importance of perseverance in solving cold cases.