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Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in case of Etan Patz, missing New York City boy
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Mark Sherman and The Associated Press , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The case dates back to May 25, 1979, when Etan vanished while walking to a bus stop.
A significant development has occurred in a decades-old case involving a missing boy from New York City. The Supreme Court has reinstated a murder conviction related to the disappearance of Etan Patz. The case dates back to May 25, 1979, when Etan vanished while walking to a bus stop.
A man who worked in the area later confessed to the crime during police questioning. Further details about the case and the circumstances surrounding the confession are available from KTSM 9 News. The news outlet has more information on the Supreme Court's decision and the ongoing scrutiny of the confessions.
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Category: safety Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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