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Conviction is overturned in the killing of 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979

By Brian Mann,

Mary Louise Kelly

Published July 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM EDT

The man convicted in the 1979 killing of 6-year-old Etan Patz in New York City has had his conviction thrown out. A jury convicted Pedro Hernandez following his confession in the notorious abduction.

Brian Mann

Brian Mann is NPR's first national addiction correspondent. He also covers breaking news in the U.S. and around the world.

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Mary Louise Kelly is a co-host of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine.

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