Appeals court orders new trial for man convicted in 1979 Etan Patz case

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View in Browser Appeals court orders new trial for man convicted in 1979 Etan Patz case July 21, 2025 The man convicted of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979 was awarded a new trial as a federal appeals court overturned the guilty verdict in one of the nation's most notorious missing child cases. Read more Today's latest headlines ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.