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Etan Patz killer: Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction for Pedro Hernandez in 1979 case of missing New York City boy
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· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For those seeking more information, the original report from ABC7 Los Angeles provides additional context and background on the Etan Patz case and the Supreme Court's decision regarding Pedro Hernandez.
A significant development has occurred in a decades-old case from New York City. The Supreme Court has reinstated a murder conviction for Pedro Hernandez, who was found guilty in connection with the disappearance of a young boy. The case involves Etan Patz, a 6-year-old boy who went missing in 1979.
Further details about the case and the conviction are available from ABC7 Los Angeles . For those seeking more information, the original report from ABC7 Los Angeles provides additional context and background on the Etan Patz case and the Supreme Court's decision regarding Pedro Hernandez.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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