Supreme Court Reinstates Etan Patz Conviction

The Supreme Court just overturned a lower court’s decision, reinstating Pedro Hernandez’s murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of six-year-old Etan Patz — a case that galvanized a nation and helped launch National Missing Children’s Day. Hernandez, now 64, has been serving a 25-to-life sentence since his second trial, where a judge’s incomplete response to a jury question about confessions led to conviction. His legal team insists he’s innocent, but the high court’s ruling means he’ll remain behind bars — eligible for parole in 2037. The case, rooted in a tragic, unsolved childhood disappearance, continues to haunt New York and the justice system. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb6ff689feff7d24