Etan Patz

Etan Patz

child United States

Etan Patz was a six-year-old boy who disappeared in New York City on May 25, 1979, while walking to his school bus stop. His case became a landmark moment in the history of missing children in America, as it sparked widespread media attention and led to significant changes in how such cases were handled, including the use of his image on milk cartons. After decades of uncertainty, his case was reopened in 2010, leading to the eventual conviction of Pedro Hernández for his abduction and murder.

Born on Oct 09, 1972 (53 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
312,119
Power
19,802$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 6.00 0.09% +0% 331,002,651 312,119 $21,000,000 19,802$
Totals 2 331,002,651 312,119 $21,000,000 19,802$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Etan Patz was a 6-year-old boy whose disappearance in 1979 led to significant changes in how child abductions are addressed in the U.S. 7

CNN: Prosecutors will retry Pedro Hernandez in death of Etan Patz, whose disappearance spotlighted missing kids

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Etan Patz was a six-year-old boy who disappeared in 1979, leading to a nationwide search for missing children. 5

BBC: Prosecutors in New York may consider third trial in Etan Patz murder

United States United States: Etan Patz was 6 years old when he disappeared on the first day he was allowed to walk alone to his school bus stop. 5

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