NYPD Says Person In Custody Has Implicated Himself In Boy's Death

NEW YORK - A man is in jail in connection with the disappearance of Etan Patzer, the NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly said Thursday, almost 33 years, the day after the disappearance of the student.

Kelly has released a statement saying that the man made statements to investigators in New York City police, involving oneself in the child's disappearance.

Sources identified the man as Pedro Hernandez. Is arrested in Camden, New Jersey on Wednesday and brought to New York for questioning.

The arrested man told investigators he took the boy with candy, he stabbed his remains into pieces and put them in plastic bags, a police source told the Post.

The suspect lived a few blocks from Patzer and worked in a warehouse district where the child disappeared, the source said.

After Patzer disappeared, Hernandez moved to New Jersey and has confessed to his family that had killed a child - but does not mention any names, according to police sources.

The man has a spiritual advisor, said in 1980 of killing a child, but again, did not mention Patzer, the sources said.

It was not until the authorities went through the basement of a building near the family home in Patzer's research into the remains of a relative who called police in April Hernandez.

Hernandez had been on the radar of researchers for years, and has been described as a "person of interest".

Hernandez told authorities he threw away the remains of small in almost 33 years, the sources said.

The researchers have no hope of ever recovering the remains of Ethan.

As explained last month excavation, a former district Othniel feet Miller, age 75, emerged as a possible suspect in the disappearance of the child.

Miller's lawyer, Michael Farkas, said from the beginning that his client had nothing to do with the case.

"[Miller] has nothing to do with the latter suspected that I know," Farkas said Thursday.

Patzer was last seen the morning of 25 May 1979. He disappeared while walking two blocks from home to bus stop to school - the first time to make the trip alone.

Ethan disappearance sparked an international research and became the first dead child next to the picture of a milk carton.

FBI analysts who work with samples recovered in the last month of high-profile investigation of a basement used SoHo had found no evidence that could help them to get to the bottom of the case.

The news comes almost 33 years, disappeared the day after Patzer. After his death, May 25 is known as the National Missing Children Day.

The child was officially declared dead in 2001, and the case was reopened in 2010.

A police source reported on the case said Thursday morning Post 'that researchers still do not know who the suspect in custody is the key to solving the mystery.

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Jim Parsons comes out as gay in newspaper profile

Jim Parsons has revealed in an interview that he is gay and is in a committed long term relationship - the first time the "Big Bang Theory" star opened up about his sexuality.

The information was revealed in a New York Times profile on the Emmy-winning actor, currently starring on Broadway in a revival of "Harvey."

Referring to his previous role in the comedy "The Normal Heart," a drama about the crisis of HIV / AIDS, the article states that the game has resonated with him: "Mr. Parsons is a gay relationship for 10 years and working with a new set on stage was like the food, he said. "

The article does not specify the identity of the "partner Parsons, but there has been speculation that his partner is Todd Spiewak, who has been at various events and thanked during his acceptance speech of 2010 Award Emmy.

The identity of the "partner Todd Parsons is believed Spiewak, who often were photographed and are known to be close. 'Teleñecos The star also thanked Spiewak sometimes, when he won the awards.

The desire for a long time Parsons private life has sparked a debate within the gay community, gay, as if the stars have a responsibility to declare their sexuality or maintain a strict division between public and private

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Sixers handcuff Celtics-force Game 7

The sound was starting to return to the ceremony Allen Iverson. Finally, more than 20,000 fans were put right by Jrue Holiday and wild, Elton Brand, Andre Iguodala and the solid and specific game that has remained the eighth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers alive in the at least one more game .

Yes, we talk about the game Sixeri, 7 - and they are taking this unlikely postseason run back to Boston.

Holiday scored 20 points, and Brand had 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Sixeri a 82-75 victory over the Celtics in the night tied the Eastern Conference semifinals.

No team has won consecutive games in a series in which neither team played well enough to take control. However, the Sixeri were good enough to win Game 6, 5-0 in this postseason to improve in games after a loss.

'' Game 7,'' said coach Doug Collins. '' That's all I wanted was to win tonight and give us the opportunity to go to Boston and see what happens Saturday.''

Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo would play his last game together Saturday night if you can not find a way to hold onto the ball and keep a team of Sixeri, do not stop smoking.

Boston has three times already learned how difficult it can be.

The fun began when not removed Iverson received a roaring standing ovation at the presentation of the ballgame.

It ended with the song'' I'm Shipping up to Boston,'' jump across the sand.

'' I want more,'' said Collins. '' We will get greedy. We want more.''

The Celtics posted ugly numbers in all areas: the blame for the loss of 33 percent shooting, the 17 turnovers and shot 3 for 14 from 3 points.

However, there is not enough for everyone. Pierce scored 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Garnett had 20 points and 11 rebounds.

'' We found a way to stay in the game, for the most part,'' said Pierce.

They did so Sixeri once again could not put the numbers in the box score of sparkling generally necessary for deep postseason. They have lost 8 of 9 3 triples, 28 shot and painful than the free throw line 17 and had 12 turnovers.

However, when Sixeri really need to change the game of basketball, Evan Turner writhe and struggle with the defenders down the aisle.

When Sixeri need a break, there was no mark, it starts off a rebound from Boston, even with a sore neck and shoulder injuries that keep you awake at night.

'' When you get there, I feel,'' Brand said. '' You have adrenaline. You are hitting and fighting. That's why the coach has confidence in me to play 34 minutes.''

Meeting Sixeri wrote'' Up'' and the fight in his dressing room blackboard.

They do this and are now one win of reaching the Conference Finals for the first time since 2001.

Iverson was the MVP of this race.

Maybe a little 'that old A.I. infected with the Magic in Game 6.

Unlike Game 5, when Sixeri collapsed in the third quarter and missed a rope, suddenly found a groove in front of 20,403 fans.

The Sixeri began to hit free throws, turnovers kept to a minimum (two), and the ball of the Fed in a starting lineup that was mostly a bench outproduced fantastic.

Turner received a missing tray career advantage, but missed from the line. What did Sixeri 5 of 13, while the Celtics had 14 to 14.

Iguodala split two defenders and threw a fierce upset over Pierce to draw the foul. He made his first free throw after missing the first four Sixeri led by five years.

Pierce led the parade to the line of Boston. He made his first 11 attempts for a Celtics team that was 17 to 17 for three quarters. The Celtics had only 19 field goals with three.

'' We have to move the ball and keep playing the defense we play,'' said Pierce.

The Sixeri could not find the path of the 3-point line and missed his first six attempts by Iguodala nailed a 58-52 advantage.

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Phillip Phillips crowned 'American Idol'

LOS ANGELES - The guitarist Phillip Phillips is the new American Idol. He won the crown Wednesday and made it five wins in a row for the boys.

Phillips, 21, considered a favorite of online gambling sites, judges and fans of the idol impressed with its artistic options confidence to defeat 16-year-old Jessica Sanchez narrators in the 11 th edition of the Fox singing competition

The singer of Leesburg, Georgia, which has been compared with everyone from Dave Matthews, Paul Simon, he received a standing ovation from the judges last song of the show, House, Tuesday during the final presentation, in a manner conducive carry out the viewers vote. (A record 132 million votes). Phillips won despite being affected by problems in the kidneys during the competition.

He said after the show they were operating, but hopes to be the Idol summer tour. "I do not think any of this ever would have happened," he said of his victory. "It's amazing and incredible."
What made the victory? "I have no idea," he said. "I'm just a guy who likes playing music."
Sanchez said he had told the results show that won three finals. "It was like, 'No, no," and I'm like,' Surely you're so money. ""

For its part, says his final song does not fully reflect their style. "Now I can be myself and not bubble in American Idol, I want to show everyone they really are. I'm definitely not a straight pop singer," he said.

The winner was named at the end of the idol annual two hours, highlighted by a performance by Rihanna and season 11 finalists singing with Fantasia, Reba McEntire, Jennifer Holliday, Jordin Sparks, John Fogerty and

Neil Diamond- on the screen as a marriage proposal aluminum Idol Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo.
Phillips took what many consider the most talented and competitive idols, including Joshua Ledet and soulful country firecracker Skylar Laine.

However, the victory caps a season in which idol suffered heavy casualties and endured the criticism of the rating of judges who were too soft in his criticism of the singers.

Episode final run Tuesday was the lowest rating ever. However, the idol is still a power. Until last week, the Wednesday edition ranked as the top entertainment program of the season.

Jennifer Lopez, who joined the panel with Steven Tyler resurgent season for the idol, 10, has expressed some uncertainty about whether return next year.

Executive producer Nigel Lythgoe said last week that there will be some changes, but this is common. "Every year you watch American Idol and make tweaks and mess around a bit." I'm sure you do it again. "

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Assault case against Aussie IPL cricketer dropped

Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach is to clarify allegations that he abused a woman and hit her boyfriend during the IPL tournament in India, his lawyer said on Thursday.

Ajay Bhargava, said outside court that an agreement was reached between both parties and that no financial agreement has been involved in the final event of harassment.

"The matter was resolved amicably," Bhargava said to AFP. "It was an unfortunate incident, an unpleasant episode and nobody wants to throw it forward."

The woman's lawyers confirmed the move, according to news agency Press Trust of India, and the complaint will be formally retired High Court of Delhi on Thursday.

The 27-year-old woman, had previously told the media that Indians had Pomersbach "tag along" with her and is headquartered in Mumbai and her boyfriend had taken and drank together in a hotel room in New Delhi.

When her boyfriend asked Pomersbach let her alone, the player "turned and began to beat," he said.

Pomersbach, Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL signed by the team, has denied the charges against him and granted bail, but he faced jail if tried and convicted.

The batter has struggled with depression and drug problems, and avoided jail in Australia after admitting assaulting a police officer trying to arrest for drunk driving.

Women should also drop a lawsuit against Siddharth Mallya, director of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team of Twitter messages sent after the accusations.

Mallya has welcomed the withdrawal of the cause on Twitter saying he was "delighted that all charges were dropped and Lucas can return Down Under."

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Udonis Haslem ordered to sit out Game 6

Miami Heat forward Udon Hasler was suspended by the NBA for Game 6 of their series against Team Indiana.

Hasler committed a flagrant lack Tyler Hansbrough against Indiana in the second quarter of Game 5 at night, shortly after Hansbrough hit Dwyane Wade of Miami and opened a cut over his right eye.

Hasler and Hansbrough were assessed flagrant-1 foul on their games. If they had been issued with a flagrant-2 missing, that would be expelled. Lack Hansbrough was updated on Wednesday for a flagrant-2, but is eligible to play in Game 6, while Hasler's not possible.

Also on Wednesday, Miami reserve forward Dexter Pittman was suspended three games for his blatant lack against Indiana in Game 5 behind Lance Stephenson. Pittman has only played six minutes in the playoffs.

The men's basketball team will play the U.S. Olympic against France on July 29 and closed the year before playing against Argentina on August 6.

FIBA, basketball's world governing body, announced the time and couples on Wednesday.

Three of the five games of the Americans in a pool game will begin at 10:15 local time (2:15 PDT), and two weekend games, including its opening will be on the alert 2:30 pm (6: 30 am PST).

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Devils beat Rangers in Game 5

Ryan Carter scored his third goal of the playoffs late in the third period to increase the New Jersey Devils to victory in the New York Rangers 5-3 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final on Wednesday in New York.
Zach Parise added an empty-net goal.

New Jersey has a lead of three games to two series best of seven. Game 6 is scheduled for Friday in New Jersey. Game 7, if necessary, will be played Sunday in New York.

The winner of this series will play the Los Angeles Kings to the Stanley Cup Finals.

The Devils took a 3-0 lead in the first period of the strike on Wednesday Stephen Gionta, Patrik Elias, Travis Zajac and.

The Rangers cut the deficit to two goals when Brandon Prust scored his first goal of the playoffs on a good tip at the end of the period.

Ryan Callahan scored his fifth goal of the playoffs by the Rangers in the second period, and Marian Gaborik tied the score with a goal just 17 seconds into the third period.

Rangers responded. Before Wednesday, the Rangers were 0-7 in the Stanley Cup playoffs, when he had a big advantage. They were 9-1 when a series was tied.

The records show that Rangers coach John Tortorella and had an effective response to the Devils Wednesday night after being scammed by a 4-1 defeat tactically Monday in Newark, NJ

However, Tortorella seemed a loss on Tuesday became the offensive fell asleep.

"Pray," said Tortorella. "I do not know what else to say. We blindly follow to play, pray, and hopefully, something good happens tomorrow."

The Rangers need more than divine intervention and the resistance Tortorella said, "defines our team" to beat the Devils.

The Rangers, however, have a player who can count the great Henrik Lundqvist. The keeper had stopped 280 of 290 shots in 10 playoff games, when a series is tied, a significant saving of 0.966.

Lundqvist said he feels the weight of carrying the team. "I feel more energized," he said.

Dubinsky back. Brandon Dubinsky is back in the Rangers lineup after missing 11 games of the playoffs because of a right foot injury.

The center came back at night after being left out since I was injured in the victory of Ottawa, the Rangers game 7 in the first round. He sat in the seven games in the second round against Washington and the first four against New Jersey.

Dubinsky took place ahead of John Mitchell, who was scratched for the first time this postseason. New York has received new Prust, who was a suspension of the night when the Devils defeated New York 4-1, to tie the series at two games each.

Stu Bickel moved back to defense in advance, Steve Eminger and the defense - who played the previous two games, but only three of us in this entire postseason - was scraping to make room Prust.

The Devils shrugged off and returned to fill his example.

Shortly after the finish of 5:26 Elias, Zajac was 3-0 with his seventh of the playoffs. Rangers defenders Bryce Salvador wiped Ryan McDonagh on the offensive and started the game in the opposite direction. Zajac has a shot from inside the right circle that sailed past Lundqvist and beaten inside the left post at 9:49.

The tide began to change the way the rest of the period, the Rangers, as he allowed only one hit the rest of the period and began to cut into the seemingly insurmountable deficit.

Prust, making his return after a one match suspension for an elbow to the head gave the Devils defender Anton Volchenkov in Game 3, he showed some scoring touch for when it becomes a escape with 4:19 left in the first.

Devils defender Marek Zidlicky fired the disc in the neutral zone by Fedotenko, who fed a pass to Prust lines to end in New Jersey. Prust has risen more than 1 Zidlicky hardcharging and slid backhand past Brodeur for his first goal of the playoffs.

The Rangers were able to outshoot the Devils 9-6 in the first period decanter, but continued their defensive dominance in the second sudden.

But not before cutting the head of the 'Devils a goal just 32 seconds into the second.

Brandon Dubinsky, back from a foot injury, was shot from the left point that deflected in front and bounced to the left squadron.

Artem Anisimov threw the disc into the fold and press the left skate past Brodeur driving and Callahan. The goal stood after a video review shortly.

New Jersey did not record its first shot of the day, and the second for his third goal until Henrique put a disk in the framework of Lundqvist 06:23.

Lundqvist has only 12 saves en route to the loss and the Rangers allowed five goals for the first time all postseason.

To reach the finals today, New York will win a third consecutive series in seven games. The Rangers have played 19 postseason games.

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