Man Arrested in Connection with 2012 Child Murder Case
La Porte police arrested Eric Johnson, 39, in connection with the 2012 murder of 16-month-old Shawn McCloskey.
Houston, TX, August 4, 2026 —
La Porte police have arrested a man in connection with the 2012 death of a toddler. Eric Johnson, 39, was taken into custody and faces charges related to the murder of 16-month-old Shawn McCloskey.
The incident occurred in 2012. Further details regarding the circumstances of the toddler’s death or the specific charges filed against Johnson were not immediately available.
The La Porte Police Department has not released extensive information about the investigation. The arrest marks a significant development in a case that has remained unresolved for over a decade.
Authorities are expected to provide more information as the legal proceedings develop. The investigation is ongoing.
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