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Shawn McCloskey cold case: Eric Johnson arrested in murder of baby boy in La Porte after 'Texas Solves' workshop, officials say
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· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the case and Johnson's arrest can be found through ABC7 News, which reported on the development following a 'Texas Solves' workshop, according to officials.
A cold case from 2012 has seen a development with the arrest of a suspect. Eric Johnson, a 39-year-old man, was taken into custody by La Porte police. He is accused of murdering a 16-month-old boy.
The victim in this case was Shawn McCloskey, a baby boy who was killed in 2012. Johnson's arrest is the latest update in the investigation into McCloskey's death. Further details about the case and Johnson's arrest can be found through ABC7 News, which reported on the development following a 'Texas Solves' workshop, according to officials.
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Category: safety Published: August 4, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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