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Supreme Court reinstates conviction in 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: ABC 25 , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 22, 2026
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Key takeaway The court's ruling is related to a disappearance that occurred in 1979.
A significant decision was made by the nation's highest court. In a case from several decades ago, a conviction has been reinstated. This case involves the disappearance of a young child.
The decision was made with a majority vote. Further information about this case can be found through KXXV, including details about the appeal process and the court's decision. The court's ruling is related to a disappearance that occurred in 1979.
For more specific information, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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