In this captivating podcast episode, we dive into the haunting story of Etan Patz, a six-year-old boy who embarked on a momentous journey on May 25, 1979. Against his mother's initial reluctance, Etan persuaded her to allow him to walk to the nearby bus stop in Manhattan, NY, all by himself for the first time. Little did they know, this would be a day that would forever change their lives.
As the last day of school before a long holiday weekend, Etan's parents entrusted him with a dollar to purchase a refreshing soda from the corner deli. With excitement and a sense of independence, Etan ventured out of his apartment door just before 8:00 AM.
But as the hours passed and school ended, Etan never returned home. Filled with growing concern and dread, his parents immediately contacted the authorities, reporting their beloved son as missing. This began a harrowing 33-year period of uncertainty and despair, as Etan's case went cold, leaving his family desperate for answers.
If you have information on missing or exploited children in your area, visit www.missingkids.org or call 1.800.THE.LOST or 1.800.843.5678.
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Sound Effects on freesound.org :
Airplane, Boeing, Flyby, Right to Left, A.wav by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk)
Horror Music by Misfus20
Sound Effect: "Milk pouring into pot, close." by SoundsnapFX on freesound.org
REFERENCES:
6-year-old Etan Patz - boy on milk carton - goes missing
Etan Patz case: 1979 disappearance of NYC boy continues to haunt investigators
Etan Patz case: Pedro Hernandez found guilty of murder, kidnapping
Etan Patz’s parents move out of NYC 40 years after son’s infamous disappearance
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