Judge declines to dismiss case in 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, setting up 3rd trial

Judge declines to dismiss case in 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, setting up 3rd trial

Independent April 17, 2026

The murder case surrounding the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz is on track for a third trial