New Trial Ordered for Man Convicted in 1979 Etan Patz Kidnapping
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A federal appeals court has ruled that Pedro Hernandez, convicted in 2017 for the 1979 kidnapping and killing of Etan Patz, should receive a new trial and be released from prison due to errors in his previous trial, particularly regarding jury instructions on his confessions. Hernandez's mental health issues and the circumstances of his confessions are central to the case, which has seen multiple investigations and suspects over the years.
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