The person at the center of this case
Andrew Amato (age 4)
Missing Person · Open
48 years waiting · since 1978
ANDREW AMATO
Justice for Andrew Amato (age 4) — the trail went cold in 1978, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What happened to Andrew in the woods near Richard Avenue? Were there any signs of struggle or evidence collected at the scene?
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witness
Lead #2The sister and cousin were the last to see Andrew—what details do they recall about his behavior and the exact location in the woods?
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clue
Lead #3A 4-year-old child in distinctive clothing (maroon snorkel jacket, Mickey Mouse shirt) disappeared without a trace—were there any reported sightings or tips in the following days or weeks?
Andrew Amato, a 4-year-old boy, disappeared on September 30, 1978, while playing in the woods near his home in Webster, Massachusetts. He was last seen around 11:00 a.m. by his sister and cousin wearing a maroon snorkel jacket and Mickey Mouse t-shirt. Despite decades of investigation by the FBI's Boston Field Office and Webster Police Department, his whereabouts and fate remain unknown, and authorities continue seeking public assistance.
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person
Lead #4Has anyone ever come forward with information about suspicious activity in or near the Webster woods on September 30, 1978?
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Source Narrative
September 30, 1978 Webster, Massachusetts The FBI's Boston Field Office and the Webster Police Department in Massachusetts, are investigating the suspicious disappearance of Andrew Amato and are continuing to ask the public for its assistance in locating him or his remains. Andrew was reported missing on September 30, 1978.
He was last seen around 11:00 a.m. by his sister and cousin playing in the woods near his Richard Avenue home in Webster, Massachusetts.
Andrew, also known as Andy, was 4 years old at the time of his disappearance and was wearing a maroon-colored snorkel jacket, jeans, a white Mickey Mouse t-shirt, and brown shoes with a jogger stripe.
Timeline of Events
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1978-02-01
Andrew Amato's Birth
Andrew was born on February 1, 1974, in Webster, Massachusetts.
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1978-09-30
11:00Last Sighting
Andrew was last seen playing in the woods near his Richard Avenue home in Webster, Massachusetts at approximately 11:00 a.m. by his sister and cousin.
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1978-09-30
Reported Missing
Andrew Amato was reported missing on September 30, 1978.
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Case Information
Incident:February 1, 1978
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 1, 1978
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case