Juli Patz

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Juli Patz is the mother of Ethan Patz, a young boy who disappeared in 1979 under tragic circumstances, sparking a nationwide search and significant media attention. Following her son's disappearance, Juli and her husband, Stan Patz, dedicated themselves to advocating for missing children and reforming how such cases are handled in the United States. Their relentless efforts contributed to the establishment of national initiatives aimed at improving law enforcement's response to missing child cases, including the creation of a national hotline. The impact of their work has been felt across generations, as the case of Ethan Patz became emblematic of the fears and changes in parenting during that era.