Manhattan DA to retry Pedro Hernandez in the kidnapping and killing of Etan Patz in 1979

The Man Who Previously Confessed to Killing Etan Patz Will Be Tried a Third Time for His Murder

Pedro Hernandez will be tried a third time for the murder of Etan Patz. The 6-year-old disappeared in 1979. His body was never found.

Prosecutors seek 3rd trial in notorious missing child case

New York prosecutors will retry Pedro Hernandez in the Etan Patz missing-child case after his murder conviction was overturned, with jury selection set by June 1.

DA Will Retry Man Accused of Killing Etan Patz

The Manhattan district attorney's office said Tuesday it will once again try Pedro Hernandez in the 1979 kidnapping and murder of 6-year-old Etan Patz, a case that has haunted New York City for decades, NBC News reports. Hernandez, now 64, was convicted in 2017 after confessing to luring Etan into...

Manhattan DA to retry Pedro Hernandez after conviction in 1979 kidnapping, killing was overturned

Manhattan District Attorney announces plans to retry Pedro Hernandez for the 1979 murder of 6-year-old Etan Patz after his conviction was overturned earlier this year over jury instruction issues.

New York prosecutors to retry man in kidnapping, killing of Etan Patz

Etan's disappearance shocked the nation and sparked a movement for missing children, including the establishment of National Missing Children's Day.

Prosecutors to retry suspect in 1979 Etan Patz disappearance

Prosecutors will retry Pedro Hernandez in the 1979 disappearance of six-year-old Etan Patz, after his conviction was overturned. Jury selection must begin by June 1 or Hernandez will be released.