The year - old Michael Patz case continues to stymie investigators . Police recently concluded a search of a basement near where the boy died . Like other leads , it failed to definitively reveal what happened to Etan himself . Investigator says it 's a success that the case is still getting attention and resources .
The 33-year-old Etan Patz case continues to stymie investigators . Investigators recently concluded a search of a basement near where the boy disappeared . Like other leads , it failed to definitively reveal what happened to Etan Patz . Investigator says it 's a success that the case is still getting attention and resources .