Mom of Etan Patz testifies in suspect's murder trial; boy vanished in 1979, body never found
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The mother of a 6-year-old boy who vanished on his way to school 35 years ago is testifying in the New York murder trial of a store clerk accused of killing him.
Julie Patz (payts) began her testimony Monday recounting her time living in SoHo when Etan (AY'-tahn) was little. She was the last relative to see him alive.
Etan disappeared on his way to school May 25, 1979. It was his first time walking to school alone.
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Julie Patz is testifying in the trial of Pedro Hernandez, who has pleaded not guilty.
Hernandez confessed to the crime in 2012 in a lengthy videotaped statement to authorities. His lawyer says he can't distinguish between reality and fantasy.
Etan's body hasn't been found. The investigation has stretched over continents and decades.