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Pedro Hernandez in court on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 (credit: CBS 2)

NYC Judge Rules To Allow Etan Patz Murder Trial To Proceed

Pedro Hernandez pleaded not guilty in December to the murder charge in the death of 6-year-old Etan, who disappeared on his way to a school bus stop on May 25, 1979.

2013/05/15

Pedro Hernandez in court on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 (credit: CBS 2)

Suspect In Etan Patz Murder Case Wants Charges Dropped

The man who confessed to killing 6-year-old Etan Patz 34 years ago has asked a judge to drop the murder case against him.

2013/04/17

Pedro Hernandez in court on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 (credit: CBS 2)

Etan Patz Suspect Pedro Hernandez Pleads Not Guilty

The defense of a man charged with killing a 6-year-old boy in 1979 will revolve around his mental state and a false confession to the crime, but he is not pursuing an insanity defense in the sensational case, his attorney said.

2012/12/12

Pedro Hernandez in court on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 (credit: CBS 2)

Etan Patz Suspect Pedro Hernandez Makes Brief Court Appearance

Pedro Hernandez, 51, did not speak during his brief court proceeding. His lawyer said he was fit to stand trial and a judge ordered him held without bail.

2012/11/15

Jose Ramos Taken Into Custody Nov. 7, 2012 (credit: NYPD handout)

Jose Ramos, Longtime Etan Patz Suspect, Back In Custody After Prison Release

Jose Ramos was released from a Pennsylvania prison Wednesday then immediately arrested on a Megan’s Law violation after providing an outdated address of where he would be residing.

2012/11/07

Pedro Hernandez (L - credit: Inside Edition), Etan Patz (R - credit: Personal Photo)

Trial Date For Etan Patz’s Accused Killer Put Off Again

Pedro Hernandez had been due in court on Oct. 1. But prosecutors announced Monday that his appearance was put off to Nov. 15 so both sides can continue to investigate “in a measured and fair manner.”

2012/09/24

Pedro Hernandez (L - credit: Inside Edition), Etan Patz (R - credit: Personal Photo)

Trial For Etan Patz’s Accused Killer Postponed

Pedro Hernandez was due in court Monday for an update as doctors assessed whether he’s mentally fit to stand trial in Etan Patz’s death. Hernandez’s appearance was put off to Oct. 1, pending an investigation.

2012/06/20

Pedro Hernandez (L - credit: Inside Edition), Etan Patz (R - credit: Personal Photo)

Pedro Hernandez, Charged With Murdering Etan Patz, Remains On Suicide Watch

The suspect in the killing of Etan Patz remained on suicide watch on Saturday morning. Pedro Hernandez is charged with second-degree murder in the 33-year-old killing.

2012/05/26

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