Appeals Court Orders New Trial for Man Convicted in Etan Patz Case
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A New York appeals court has overturned Pedro Hernandez's 2017 conviction for the 1979 kidnapping and murder of Etan Patz, citing flawed trial instructions, and has ordered a new trial or his release, raising questions about the validity of his confession and conviction.
- Man convicted in 1979 kidnap and murder of Etan Patz must have new trial or be freed, appeals court rules NBC News
- Conviction of Man in Killing of Etan Patz Is Overturned The New York Times
- Man Convicted in Etan Patz Murder Should Be Retried or Released, Appeals Court Rules The Wall Street Journal
- Appeals court orders new trial for man convicted in 1979 Etan Patz case CNN
- US court orders new trial for man convicted of killing Etan Patz BBC
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