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Etan Patz case adjourned until November

Pedro Hernandez, 51, (right) implicated himself in the

Photo credit: AP ; Inside Edition | Pedro Hernandez, 51, (right) implicated himself in the 1979 disappearance and death of Etan Patz (left) and was taken into custody, the NYPD said.

The Manhattan district attorney's office has agreed with the defense to adjourn the prosecution of the accused killer of 6-year-old Etan Patz for another six weeks, giving more time to search for physical evidence to corroborate the confession of Pedro Hernandez.

"The purpose of the adjournment is to allow all parties to continue with their investigations in a measured and fair manner," said...

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