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Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in case of Etan Patz, missing New York City boy
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mark Sherman, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Supreme Court's decision was made with a 6-3 vote, granting an appeal from New York prosecutors.
A significant development has occurred in a decades-old case. The Supreme Court has reinstated a murder conviction related to the 1979 disappearance of a young boy. The case involves Etan Patz, a 6-year-old who went missing in New York City.
The Supreme Court's decision was made with a 6-3 vote, granting an appeal from New York prosecutors. The prosecutors had sought to overturn a federal appeals court decision that previously overturned the verdict. Further details on this case are available from KPRC 2 Houston, including the reactions of the justices and the implications of the decision.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
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