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 the maroon snorkel jacket, jeans, white Mickey Mouse t-shirt, and brown shoes Andrew was wearing?
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witness
Lead #2What did the sister and cousin who last saw Andrew observe in the woods that day?
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clue
Lead #3Andrew had a 1-inch scar on the right side of his head at the hairline and a mole behind his right ear—could these identifying marks help confirm any remains?
Andrew Amato, a 4-year-old boy, disappeared on September 30, 1978, while playing in the woods near his home on Richard Avenue 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. Nearly five decades later, his fate remains unknown, and the FBI continues to seek information about what happened to him or the location of his remains.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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location
Lead #4Were the woods near Richard Avenue thoroughly searched in 1978 and in subsequent decades?
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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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1978-09-30
11:00Last Sighting
Andrew was last seen playing in the woods near his Richard Avenue home in Webster, Massachusetts with his sister and cousin.
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1978-09-30
Reported Missing
Andrew Amato was reported missing on September 30, 1978. He was 4 years old, 3'6" tall, weighing 38 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes.
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Case Information
Incident:September 30, 1978 at 11:00 AM
Last Updated:September 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 30, 1978 at 11:00 AM
Last Updated:September 29, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case