- “America’s Most Wanted” is returning to FOX with hosts John Walsh and his son Callahan, discussing the changing crime landscape since its original run and the need to combat increasing crime rates and the intelligence of criminals.
- The FBI approached John Walsh to revive the show, as they believe it can help them apprehend criminals in lawless areas. While technology aids in tracking down criminals, it also provides them with more tools to evade capture.
- The reboot of “AMW” will not only focus on new criminals but also solving cold cases. The Walsh family understands the significance of dedicated efforts in solving unsolved cases, as seen with the resolution of Adam Walsh’s abduction and murder. The season premieres tonight at 8 PM ET on FOX.
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“America’s Most Wanted” host, John Walsh, has announced the return of the famous show on FOX, citing America’s increasing crime rates and the growing intelligence of criminals as two reasons for its revival. John and his son, Callahan Walsh, will be hosting the reboot of “AMW,” discussing the changes in crime since the show’s original run in the ’90s and early 2000s.
The show first premiered on FOX in 1988, and John reveals that the FBI approached him, expressing a desire for his show to return in order to aid them in busting criminals, especially in areas they consider to be lawless. Advances in technology have made it easier to locate criminals, but John acknowledges that some of these same technological advancements provide criminals with more tools to break the law and evade capture.
In addition to tracking down new criminals, the reboot of “AMW” will also focus on solving cold cases. The Walsh family understands the importance of staying dedicated to unsolved cases, as John waited 27 years for the police files that ultimately helped solve his son, Adam’s, abduction and murder in 1981.
The new season of “AMW” premieres tonight at 8 PM ET on FOX, with the Walshes determined to continue fighting crime in honor of Adam. Following the premiere, “TMZ Investigates: Obsessed and Dangerous: Hollywood’s Stalker Crisis” will debut as a weekly series on FOX at 9/8c.