MA-Andrew Amato - 4 - missing since 1978

[Doyle]

Authorities near finding boy missing for 25 years
http://www2.bostonherald.com/news/local_regional/sear11052003.htm

[Sable]

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any news?

[bykerladi]

http://www.websterpolice.net/missing.shtml


Suspect is dead, no remains found yet...

[imamaze]

The Charley Project
http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/a/amato_andrew.html
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing since Sept. 30, 1978 from Webster, Massachusetts
Classification: Endagered Missing
Date of Birth: 1974
Age: 4 years old
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Blond hair, blue eyes. Amato's nickname is Andy.

[rpipergirl]

I live in the next town over from Webster. Webster is a very small town. although it has a population of 16000 it is only 14.5 square miles 2 miles of which is a lake. Some of your links are dead so here are some new ones. http://www.websterpolice.com/missing.shtml

http://www.angelfire.com/mi3/mpccn/amato.html

The detective in charge of his case is James Hoover 1-(508)-943-1212 I have spoken with him. He is very nice. I asked about Andrew's parents and he said are still around looking for him. They want and deserve closure after over 30 years.

[believe09]

I wonder if they will release the name of the suspect finally and the area where they believe Andy's remains are buried. Tens of miles of powerlines spanning RI and CT-they clearly need an army which I am sure they could get if they would ask.

[The Green Hornet]

I don't mean to sound doubtful here, but has the possibility of Andrew wandering off and perishing due to the elements been completely ruled out?

I've read this case a few times, and for some reason that's the first hunch that comes to mind. Was there a river/ocean/lake nearby where Andrew disappeared from?

[hmg]

I don't mean to sound doubtful here, but has the possibility of Andrew wandering off and perishing due to the elements been completely ruled out?

I've read this case a few times, and for some reason that's the first hunch that comes to mind. Was there a river/ocean/lake nearby where Andrew disappeared from?

I think this was thought of as a possibility but someone did confess to abducting and killing Andrew a few years ago now. That being said, many confessions are unreliable, but I believe police thought this confession had some merit to it due to the specificity and the fact that it was a deathbed confession (less of a reason to lie).

[rpipergirl]

I don't mean to sound doubtful here, but has the possibility of Andrew wandering off and perishing due to the elements been completely ruled out?

I've read this case a few times, and for some reason that's the first hunch that comes to mind. Was there a river/ocean/lake nearby where Andrew disappeared from?
No Webster is nowhere near the ocean. No river and only 1 very big lake in town. He disappeared near the highway. I hope this helps.