Breaking news: Man convicted in killing of Etan Patz will get a new trial

Pedro Hernandez, a former bodega stock clerk, had confessed years after the 1979 crime.

View in browser July 21, 2025, 1:25 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Pool photo by Louis Lanzano Man Convicted in 1979 Killing of Etan Patz Will Get a New Trial Pedro Hernandez, a former bodega stock clerk, was convicted of murder in 2017 after he confessed to luring the 6-year-old into a basement in SoHo. Read more If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018