Confessor in Etan Patz killing has mental health issues

Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 02:30 in Health & Medicine

Pedro Hernandez is charged with second-degree murder in the child's disappearance 33 years ago in New York, but his psychological history could complicate the case.NEW YORK — A man who claims to have abducted and strangled Etan Patz, who vanished 33 years ago Friday, has suffered from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and hallucinations, his attorney said as the man had his first court appearance since making his surprise confession a day earlier.

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