The Mom will always have that weighing on her mind, but back in that time...it was probably safer to let your kids play while you shopped. The arcade employee should have had the mall P.A. call for all the kids parents/guardians- and kept the kids there til their family picked them up.
The term Code Adam is used in his memory. when a child goes missing at a store The doors are shut no one is allowed to leave and all employees look for child.
His mother must live with guilt and remorse the constant idea of “what if” . Poor kid I can’t imagine what he went through his poor little soul! A parents worst nightmare my heart goes out to him and his parents :(
Sure his son was gone but he didn’t want other families and children to feel the pain he did and what Adam did which is what inspired him to create the TV show, America’s Most Wanted. John Walsh is a good man. A hero
Tamara Hayes....Absolutely! Stores weren't as accommodating then. I had a son the year before Adam was born and I can tell you I had to keep a hawk's eye on him inside stores. He was off before I knew it. Many times I left my shopping cart sit to go after him because my greatest fear was that someone would snatch him. It can happen to anyone so please parents...be very vigilant over your children when you have them out in crowds. RIP Adam Walsh....this should have never happened to you, Angel boy.....
JaxxyJax W Small kids were just too trusting back then. But we didn’t have all these creeps running around. We probably did, but they hid it better. Once computers came out, all the pervs did too. At least something good came out of it. His dad does great work, and now we have the “code Adam” in stores if you loose your kids.
@Larry Turner I would think that most stores would take him to the security office and page the parents. Maybe they thought he was with the older boys. From what I gather he was younger than the other children playing video games.
I remember this tragedy as though it happened yesterday. Little Adam paved the way to protect so many other children, His parents were also a huge part of the help after Adam’s horrific death. God bless the Walsh family. 💕 We thank you for turning your heartache into good things and holding on to one another. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I remember when this happened but this is my first time hearing how he beat him in the car. How could someone be so cruel?! This innocent little boy went through hell. RIP Adam.
Christi Christi I remember this too. I think I was 9 or 10. My little sister escaped the stroller and hid and fell asleep inside a clothing rack in jc penny right after this. When they started the code Adam
That was one of the pieces of information that police kept close to the vest, so to speak. When Adams severed head was found, the coroner and PD knew that his nose had been fractured, but they didn't release that info to the public for decades. When Toole mentioned that he had punched Adam in the face repeatedly to quiet him, it immediately gave credibility to his confession.
@@crazycatlady1304 Adam would be Alice today If his mother wouldn't have left her unguarded. He was her responsibility. And he would be alive if Tool hadn't killed him.
Jayne Mansfield Gosh...that's awful. Was it just a lie, or the truth? How would the people at Sears even know? That is amazing that John and his wife stuck together through it.
I was born a month before his birthday .... I have grew up knowing this storyline throughout my life. I have never seen this story put out with such details and a Nd delicately as you have thank you... RIP little angel and your story and name lives on.
@@dougplemons3640 That is horrifying. His parents are among the strongest people on earth. The grief of knowing how scared he was and any pain he felt would have pushed me straight into a mental hospital or grave. I couldn't go on. But they made a difference by saving many lives and changing laws. Much respect.
I remember so well. I'm reading through the comments and I can't believe the people that blame Reve and the employee that asked the boys to leave. Instead of blaming the monster who took him. My God. It could've happened to any one of us. Rip Adam. You would be so proud of your parents. 🙏
Yes it did especially when they found his head that shit made the nation who had a heart sick to our stomach and just to think many years later this same shit happening to people kids watch your kids at all cost its some sick demons out here killing and snatching people children
@@Lainy_Donlon Times were different during that time. Parents had the mentality that kids could be free to play in their front yard, walk to school, or ride bikes in the neighborhood. Not anymore. These monsters are just waiting for the opportunity, whether it be in a store or crowded amusement park. It just takes mere seconds.
I feel anguish, compassion and desperation for the pain so horrendous that mother must have endured. I praise the dad for keeping her strong and never blaming her, because it can Actually happen to anyone in a second. I admire them both for being so strong 💖
I remember when this happened I was about 12 at the time fast forward when my son was 4 I was at KMart looking for school supplies for my daughter I took my son out of the cart cuz he didn't want to be in it and before I knew it he was gone....the feel was so scary I look by the toys I moved as fast as I could and in every direction then over the speaker I hear we have a little boy with a red shirt on at the front counter my heart fell I when up there and there was my son the head cashier stopped him from going out the doors ....if not for her I don't know what would have become of this .......
Prayers to you! I know that feeling. My 4 year old daughter, and I were at Montgomery Wards shopping. It was 1987!!! She went under the circular clothes rack and sat there!!! I COULD NOT FIND HER ANYWHERE! THAT PANIC IS THE WORST FEAR A MOTHER CAN GET! AND IT ONLY TAKES A SECOND! I was lucky to find my child. She is now an Oncology Nurse, but she scared the daylights out of me. Prayers to the parents if missing children. My heart goes out to you.
@roro lolll They only found his head. This pure, sweet, little boy has saved thousands of children and changed or made new laws to protect and educate. Go rest high on that mountain, Adam. RIP and help us keep children safe!
Whenever taking any child in my family on a walk to the store or wherever I’d make them walk not beside or behind but in FRONT of me for these EXACT reasons cuz me being in a wheelchair it takes more for me to turn around and go after someone then just going straight for them had they tried to kidnap a child who was with me! My family members I’m taking about were small kids back then in the 90’s,it’s even more dangerous now! I can’t imaging what it was like in 1981 (I wasn’t born TIL ‘82) when this happened to Adam! :( I’m STILL mad to this day everytime I hear that prick got off for what he did! And the way he spoke about it when interviewed!
Same here. I was said to be "overprotective" because I didn't let him out of my sight. Think I cared about that? My top priority was his safety. That was my job, and that is why I did!!
@@notmebutyou8350 this was always my biggest fear I grew up knowing this story, idc what people say I made sure my child never left me in public. Hell ev2n at home if I didnt hear him for a minute I came lookin cause u ev2n have these sick fks that take kids from there own bedroom windows
Must be already hard to lose a child, but this way is a way to hard, when you know what he went through before his young life was taking. I dont know if I could handle it as a mother. Rest in peace
This makes me see that we have devils living with us on this earth. He was such a beautiful boy. This is why I never ever leave my children alone. I don’t trust it to leave them alone. Anything can happen in 1 second
According to John Walsh's book it was a young 16 yr old girl in charge and she thought the older boy with Adam was his brother. Obviously, she wasn't trained properly. But things, on the surface anyways, didn't seem as evil back then when you lived in better neighborhoods.
Man, my sadness goes out to the walsh family. His dad has been SUCH an advocate for missing, lost and murdered children and ppl..He took his OWN tragedy, and helped many ppl! Godbless u always
I have some thing I want to say: 1. The employees could've at least tried to find their parents or stayed with them outside 2. Why would the boys just leave him there 3. The mother should've thought of what might happen if she left her child there. She can't just leave her child somewhere just because there's people around that area
We shouldn’t place blame on the mother, I’m sure she hates herself and feels guilty for this every day. It wasn’t her fault what happened to Adam, it was that terrible terrible man. Besides, my parents grew up around the same time period and they always tell me how different it was, parents didn’t really have a problem leaving their kids alone for a little while or letting them hang out in toy sections of stores while they were shopping, because it was a much different time in the 70s and 80s. Things like this were much less known about/common back then.
The 80’s vs 2023 are completely different times. It was normal for children to run off back then, after Code Adam and the Amber Alert, everything changed safety wise so we can’t necessarily pin blame on Reve.
Roxy77777777 They did come through it despite how the tragedy changed them, though. They’re still married and have had other children since then. John Walsh began a long career narrating America’s Most Wanted and In Pursuit With John Walsh. He is a criminal investigator and huge victims’ rights advocater. His son, Adam, is the reason that you hear “Code Adam” in stores across the country when there is a lost child. When that code is called, they are supposed to lock all entrances and monitor everyone leaving the store while they search the store for the lost child. While this baby’s life was cut tragically and horribly short, it wasn’t for naught. He has made a huge impact on how a child’s disappearance is handled in the United States. God bless him and I truly hope that he’s resting in peace.
This little boy's death is so heartbreaking. If there is anything positive that can be said it's that because of his death, his parents dedicated their lives to saving other children's and people's lives. His dad John Walsh was the host of America's most wanted, Unsolved Mysteries, and several other crime shows that continue to shine a spotlight on killer's and their victim's all around the world. So, this little boy's tragic death has saved countless lives over the year's and brought killer's of all type's to justice. For those of you blaming his poor mother, you have to realize that times were very different back then and things like this just didn't happen as often as it does today. Everybody has always heard "we used to leave our doors unlocked back then". People never think something like this will ever happen to them but stories like this have proven that this type of tragedy can happen to any of us. So before you start judging his poor mother, think back on your own life and count how many times something like this could have easily happened to you or someone else in your family. I'm sure that his mother has had year's and year's of suffering and blaming herself and she doesn't need anybody else to tell her what could have or should have been done. The person to blame for this little boy's death is NOT his mother, its not the employee, its not the other little boys that were also playing those games. It was completely Ottis Toole's fault and he is the ONLY person that should be being blamed here, no one else... Rest in peace Adam. You have truly been a guardian angel for so many people.
Why'd you say that? Every parent is tasked with taking care of AND paying attention TO their own children. I understand that it takes a village to raise a child, but that's what the assumption that the man and woman that made the child to begin with is doing the best they can raising them. You pay attention cuz pedophiles are lurking to begin with
@@jazzo1152 I was making the point that nobody is to blame besides 1 person... Ottis Toole... The sick fuck that killed the little boy. If you read some of the other comments, there are alot of people that blame the mom, the store employee, the other kids that were playing the game's with Adam... It was not any of their faults... That is why I said that
Agreed. Only a generation before that, moms would leave their babies outside in their strollers/baby carriages while they went inside to shop. Times change because of monsters like Ottis Toole.
I think the employee that kicked them out should be arrested bc they could have called all the boy’s parents and none of this would have happened but R.I.P Adam Walsh😭😇
I can’t even imagine the pain and heartache John and Reve will feel for the rest of their lives. I remember this case like yesterday as I was a teenager... it made me become an over protective mother. My children are grown and have their own children and I had saved different news clipping through the years to show my children when they would question as to why I needed to know where they were at all times. My children understand... more so now they have their own. Prayers for all parents and children that they may never know such pain.
There's a tree planted in San Marks Lutheran school, where Adam attended my kids used to go to the same school I remember the case John Walsh His dad, didn't rest till a conviction was made, RIP, Adam, you dad never give up,
This little guy lives in the hearts of so many and his life did change so many things !!!!! In so many ways he is a hero !!! His law has changed every things , because of the love for one little angel 👼
Poor little guy, RIP, he's been in heaven from the second his little heart stopped beating, walking the streets of gold and running in the green meadows splashed with colorful flowers , little fluttering yellow butterflies, running an laughing with all the little animals that have crossed rainbow bridge... I hope Adam has met my beloved Riley and Casey, my Abbey.... Keep them company till I'm called home..... I'll give you a big hug,when I see you Adam......😢💖✝
May Adam Walsh rest in the sweetest peace 🙏 💕🌹 May he dwell in the house of the Lord forever and ever. My deepest condolences to Mr. and Mrs. John Walsh. 💔🌹🙏
Johns book "Tears of Rage" was a good read. Incredibly sad, but good. If you haven't read it yet, I suggest "Bringing Adam Home" by Les Standiford and Joe Matthews. If you want to know how they came to the definitive conclusion that Otis Toole was the man that killed Adam....this book will tell you. It's an excellent book!
I knew about this awful tragedy. At least this innocent child did not die in vain. Because of this, Walmart created “Code Adam”. I worked at Walmart years ago. For anyone who doesn’t know what “Code Adam” is, here’s an explanation. When a parent (etc), loses track of a child, a Code Adam is announced over the loudspeaker. The child’s age, physical description, and clothing are given. The entrances /exits are immediately guarded. Anyone with a child is not allowed to leave without being stopped, “inspected” & the child questioned. The other employees immediately stop whatever they are doing (except cashiers - but they are also watching anyone coming through the line). Employees search every inch of the store for the child. We were trained on the area we were responsible for searching depending on what area we worked in. I was involved in over 100 Codes for the 3 years I worked there. Thank God every child was found safely. But every time that code came over the speaker, most of us (mostly parents ourselves), were scared. It’s like we held our breath until we heard “Cancel Code Adam”. Adam Walsh’s memory will live on.
I remember watching this on the news. I vowed if and when I had my children that I would never let them out of my sight. I didn't and now they're grown with children of their own. Thank you God for your many blessings.
I was a kid of the 80's and I remember my mom use to let me and my brothers play games at department stores while she was shopping. Rest in peace Adam 💖
Same, I was born in 1979 and my childhood was almost entirely in the 80's. It consisted of running around the neighborhood, whether alone to go to a friend's home or even walking to stores close by. Yes, it was a different time back then but on the other end, we actually were really just lucky that we stayed safe. RIP Adam, truly a heartbreaking story.
Um I was a kid in the 80s too and my mom NEVER let me play alone in the store she never did with my older brothers too. Is my mom the only good parent?!!!!
That's what I have to do to my granddaughter. We've had her and her brother since they were born. She's almost 10, and tries to leave me to other aisles in stores. I told her about this, and many others. It scares me to death! She still tries, but, no. I won't let that girl out of my sight. I do not blame the mom, at all. As someone else said on here, times were different back then, but you NEVER know. I pray all the time for the children and workers at school, also. I can't imagine how so many parents and families have had to stand away from schools, wondering if their child is safe or not when a school shooting happens. We live in a very small town and it never leaves my mind. I wouldn't be able to live!!
I work in retail and my store has a playground with a sign that clearly says ‘children must not be left unattended in the playground’ but of course some do just drop their kids off there and go off shopping. I’d love for them to watch some of these videos, I bet they’d never leave their kids alone again.
Paeroa68 That’s sad. I’d be so afraid some perv might grab my child if I had one. There’s so much crime with kids today, it’s getting where they are not even safe at school.
Things were different back then. We were cautioned not to go anywhere without our parents permission, but other than that we were regularly left without supervision for hours. It was deemed safe, especially at home, in public places or if the kids were in a group.
Lizette...JoBeth Williams played the part of Reve Walsh but I can't remember anyone else in it. The made for TV Movie was extremely emotional and it made me sick to my stomach. The part where the parents were staying in a hotel room and John answered a call telling him that Adam's head had been found made me physically ill. Absolutely shocking. That man, that piece of garbage that did this deserved to die a slow painful death imo.
yup I agree. He should of died with the death penalty. But at least that awful monster is already gone away from this world so no more children will b hurt and murdered by him ever again.
I've heard this story many times and it still breaks my heart each time. The pure hell this child had to go through because of an evil man. This killers death was way to easy on him so I hope he is slowly burning in hell as we speak! I have been praying for his family for years and will continue to do so😥
Precious little Adam is in heaven with His Crestor.. I can’t imagine the unbearable pain for his parents. The cruelty in this world really is demonic 😰
Agree, Dianne. Our only hope is our Savior God. We would be completely lost without the hope of Christ who loves us. It gives me peace watching this and knowing that Adam is no longer in pain, but is in peace with Christ. This video made so sad but hopeful. I just pray that his parents find peace.
@@LitLitterbox Dont keep making excuses for the adults negligence..the Mother and the Security guard..we locked our doors..didnt hitch hike..you must be living under a rock..creeps and sadistic criminals have existed forever..this happened starting with the mothers negligence..period.
Princess Tatyanna,two children were in the same coffin,shot dead by their Mother here in Philadelphia, Pa. Little Angels don't deserve to have their Lives taken!🙏
It is truly heart broken when any dies life is never fair I wanna die yes till this day I am still he wants to live not choose to die so fast why is he taken so fast why
Adam looks just like his father. John Walsh is a really wonderful man. He founded the center for missing and exploited children in memory of his son Adam, so other children could be returned safely to their homes and families. God Bless this man for helping these children be found.
Back in 1989 my mom let me pick my only brothers middle name and i chose Adam after this angel. I kind of knew his story since i was young and i will always think of him. RIP Adam
I had 4 children, my next to youngest, was born in 1988. I had his first name figured out, but was having trouble deciding what to give his middle name. Adam came to my mind, for some reason. I just thought about him, even though it had been 7 years since this horrible thing happened. But, in honor of little Adam Walsh, my son has his middle name! He IS with God, and there's no doubt. He lives on in our hearts, with God and in my son's middle name! Love and comfort for John and Reve Walsh. I couldn't imagine their pain, even now, in 2019.💞
So heartbreaking...💔. So sad.. You did a wonderful job and this is a beautiful tribute to a child who will never be forgotten.. RIP adam Walsh Shivers.. Ottis was a monster..
This case will forever tear my heart to pieces. I refuse to step foot into a Sears store now. I always play “Can’t live without you” by Mariah Carey in honor of Adam.
I remember when Adam disappeared, I was 10 years old. I remember the milk boxes. I was so enthralled with his story, my heart still hurts, rest in peace Adam🙏❤
Thats the samething im saying and rhe employee seen how young these children were instead of taking them in a room to find out where were their parents they kicked them out now adam was BRUTALLY BEATEN AND TORTURED, RAPED🙄🙄🙄 OMG JUST HORRIFIC AND KILLED HIM YES THE EMPLOYEE SHOULD'VE BEEN RESPONSIBLE FOR STUPIDITY
@@domicascott7596 he had probably work to do and it was not babysitting. Children are parents responsibility. You don't leave a child that young mut of supervision His mother made a terrible mistake.More stupid one than the employee.
@@principecaprincipeca2243 Thats so true and i really didn't mean to leave her out she was having a i gotta get that damn lamp moment to give him the ok to just go to play games i wouldn't have cared if he didn't wanna come with me he would've had to wait til im done one slip up cost him his life
Adam Walsh‘s story has always shaken me. I am so sorry that he never got the justice that he deserved in this world. I bet he would have been an amazing father, or even pappy by now. Rest in paradise, sweet little boy, I promise you will NEVER EVER be forgotten by anybody. 💙🕊👼🏽😢🙏.
His father dedicated his life to him and was very successful for it in the 80’s and early 90’s. He’s 74 now and made a lot of money from the show called “Americas Most Wanted” which was a very popular show in the 80’s and early 90’s which he made after adam’s death to make sure no parent has to go through what he did John Walsh is such a great guy!!!
Parents can't let the children be alone. Besides, children must learn to obey parents. The employee was very irresponsible and the murderer must be in hell.
I was eight when this happened. I remember my mom and older sister watched anything on TV about it. I heard things described on TV that I probably should not have. At eight years old I slipped into a really dark depression. For almost a year a refused to go to the local mall. When I finally did go, I would not leave a arm’s length between me and my mother. One time I had started looking at some toys at JCpenny for a split second. I looked around for my mom, could not directly see her, had a panic attack and passed out. During this time a really sweet girl I was friends with was riding her bike. She got to the end of the sidewalk and went to get off her bike to turn it around and accidentally fell into the street hitting her head. At the same time that happened a car came around the corner crushing it. 😢 Im 47 now with weird PTSDs when it comes to malls or large groups.
I don't remember how he was found. I think I remember that John returned to the hotel room to tell Reve that a part of Adam was found. It was a while before the police released that info. RIP little Adam. You are with the angels 🙏🙏😥😥
@@principecaprincipeca2243 I believe James Mom left him outside of a store..shes another negligent Mom..no..I dont feel sorry for these idiot women who left their young babies alone..its called parental negligence!
I remember this as well, and it still makes me feel the same. Im so sorry for you Adam and your family. They are helping other people in your name. Hope that comforts a little
Heather Melkon, I too feel so Sorry for the parents.😩 BUT I FEEL WORSE FOR WHAT THIS BEAUTIFUL, INNOCENT LITTLE BOY HAD TO GO THROUGH.😩😩 IT BREAKS MY HEART 💔💔 .👱 IM A MOM 💟.
Poor baby. I was almost abducted at 10 yrs old. I was SO lucky. I know I'd be dead if I wasn't so close to home. He planted a wounded bird, when I picked it up, a car pulled up, stopped fast, swung open passenger door and screamed for me to get in to help save the bird! He screamed at me over and over...I was shocked but I finally screamed back..."I DON'T NEED A RIDE I LIVE CLOSE BY!" He yelled again, so did I, saying NO! and he burned his wheels and the passenger door slammed shut. If I wasn't close to home I may have gotten in that FREAKS car! I'm so grateful I didn't. SO grateful. RIP Adam.
I can't imagine how much his family had to go through, he went through pure hell before dying, but now he is in a better place, bless him and his family.
I always wondered. My heart breaks seeing this .I know they will see him again. God bless Mom and Dad .you have done wonders all around this world Adam
This is why I rather let my daughter (when she's older) throw a big tantrum and I become embarrassed until I think we should try shopping when she'll calm down THAN risking her to be abducted. I think this video is traumatizing, poor baby boy RIP, but let this be a lesson to be learned to society and keep an eye out for sickos.
Bless his little heart, I hope he didn’t suffer long. When he closed his little eyes in this world he opened them in the next and no doubt the first thing he saw was the face of Jesus Christ. That’s where he is now and forever. I hope his parents are believers in Jesus Christ because if they are they will see their sweet little boy again!! I pray that they Lord comforts them with this reality, God bless
Dear Mr & Mrs Walsh my heart aches for your loss, but I know there is a special place in heaven for Adam and a special place in hell for that awful man, God bless you and your family.
