Patz trial jury, in blow to defense, is told suspect was a longtime cocaine addict

The judge said on Tuesday that he had decided to allow prosecutors to cross-examine the psychiatrist, Michael First, on those subjects because they were relevant to his expert diagnosis.

Dr. First testified that Mr. Hernandez has schizotypal personality disorder, an illness related to schizophrenia and characterized by social isolation, difficulty determining reality and bizarre misconceptions, like thinking people on television talk shows are discussing them. “It’s like a milder form of schizophrenia,” Dr. First said.