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TIL the end of 1983 broadcast of the TV movie "Adam", about the murder of Adam Walsh featured a photo of future rapper Bizzy Bone among photos missing children. A babysister recognized said photo and helped reunite him with his mother, having been abducted by his stepfather at the age of 4.

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