The disappearance of Adam Walsh in 1981 was a highly publicized and shocking crime that sparked a nationwide manhunt. The six-year-old son of TV host John Walsh was last seen at a shopping mall in Hollywood, Florida, and despite an extensive search, his body was not found until 16 days later. The case remained a mystery for over 25 years, with numerous suspects and leads, but no convictions. In 2008, the Hollywood Police Department announced that they had finally identified Adam's killer as Ottis Toole, a serial killer who had died in prison in 1996. This article examines the details of the case, including the investigation, the suspects, and the events that led to the eventual identification of Adam's killer.