Frank Staropoli of the New York City Police Aviation Unit scoured SoHo rooftops in the growing search for Etan Patz, the boy who disappeared on his way to a bus stop on May 25, 1979. Nearly 36 years to the day of the disappearance, a judge declared a mistrial in the case after jurors — who had deliberated for three weeks — could not reach a verdict. | Viewing NYC

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Frank Staropoli of the New York City Police Aviation Unit scoured SoHo rooftops in the growing search for Etan Patz, the boy who disappeared on his way to a bus stop on May 25, 1979. Nearly 36 years to the day of the disappearance, a judge declared a mistrial in the case after jurors — who had deliberated for three weeks — could not reach a verdict.