Missing

In this gripping account, the long-unsolved disappearance of six-year-old Etan Patz in 1979 leads to a surprising confession in 2012, raising questions about the reliability of police procedures and the potential for wrongful convictions. As a murder indictment is pursued and a trial looms, the story delves into the complexities of false confessions, conflicting witness accounts, and the importance of thorough investigation. ProPublica’s detailed exploration prompts hard questions about justice and the pursuit of truth in this tragic case.