Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in 1979 case of Etan Patz, a missing New York City boy

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View in Browser Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in 1979 case of Etan Patz, a missing New York City boy June 22, 2026 The justices, by a 6-3 vote, granted an appeal from New York prosecutors who had urged them to undo a federal appeals court decision that overturned the verdict. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.