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Supreme Court Restores Conviction in 1979 Murder of Etan Patz

Pedro Hernandez was convicted in 2017 of kidnapping and murdering the 6-year-old boy, but an appeals court in July had said Mr. Hernandez was entitled to a new trial.

By Hurubie Meko and Ann E. MarimowJune 22, 2026
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Pedro Hernandez was convicted in 2017 of kidnapping and murdering the 6-year-old boy, but an appeals court in July had said Mr. Hernandez was entitled to a new trial.

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