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Etan Patz killer: Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction for Pedro Hernandez in 1979 case of missing New York City boy
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk ABC13 Houston
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Supreme Court has reinstated a murder conviction for Pedro Hernandez, who was found guilty in connection with the 1979 disappearance of a New York City boy, Etan Patz.
A significant development has occurred in a decades-old case. The Supreme Court has reinstated a murder conviction for Pedro Hernandez, who was found guilty in connection with the 1979 disappearance of a New York City boy, Etan Patz. Further details about the case and the conviction are available from ABC13 Houston.
The Supreme Court's decision marks a new turn in the long-standing investigation into Etan Patz's disappearance. Readers in The Woodlands , TX, can find more information about the case and its developments through local news sources, including ABC13 Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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