Etan Patz Update: Jose Ramos, longtime suspect in disappearance case released, then rearrested

By: Crimesider Staff
Topics: Daily Blotter

Inmate Jose A. Ramos, May 28, 2010

/ AP Photo, file /Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

(AP) PHILADELPHIA -- Authorities say a man long considered the prime suspect in the disappearance of New York City boy Etan Patz more than three decades ago was released from prison, but then immediately taken into custody again on a Megan's Law violation.

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Pennsylvania State Police say 69-year-old convicted pedophile Jose Ramos was released from a state prison early Wednesday, then immediately arrested for failing to provide authorities accurate information as required of sex offenders.

Ramos had long been a suspect in the disappearance 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Patz, who vanished after leaving his Manhattan home for a bus stop two blocks away.

A new suspect was charged this year with Etan's murder after confessing. The man's lawyer says his client is mentally ill.

Police did not immediately specify what information Ramos failed to provide.

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by caljack430 November 7, 2012 10:50 AM EST

...Just how fast is 'immediately'? Like are we talking took the handcuffs off, said 'jk! still got ya!' then put them back on? or was this like a... quick go find him! type thing? Not enough details.

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by micmac666 November 7, 2012 12:19 PM EST: Also, was his conviction overturned? If so, logically he should not be required to register. Then again, logic does not always apply.