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Abductions of Adam Walsh and Eaton Patz
15:25 - 19:52 (04:26)
The abductions of six-year-old Adam Walsh and Eaton Patz in the US were major news stories partly due to their race and appearance, and led to changes in attitudes towards child safety and the establishment of a national information center to help locate missing children.
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In May of 1979, six-year-old Etan Patz vanished while walking alone to the bus stop two blocks away from his family's apartment in Soho.
15:25 - 16:50 (01:24)
Etan Patz
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In May of 1979, six-year-old Etan Patz vanished while walking alone to the bus stop two blocks away from his family's apartment in Soho. Despite a massive search effort, his disappearance remains a mystery to this day.
ChapterAbductions of Adam Walsh and Eaton Patz
EpisodeStranger Danger!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode discusses the abduction of six-year-old Adam Walsh from a Sears store in 1981 and the subsequent investigation that followed, which ultimately led to new child protection laws being implemented in the US.
16:50 - 19:52 (03:02)
Adam Walsh
Summary
This episode discusses the abduction of six-year-old Adam Walsh from a Sears store in 1981 and the subsequent investigation that followed, which ultimately led to new child protection laws being implemented in the US.