Man Arrested in La Porte in Connection with 2012 Child Murder Case
Eric Johnson, 39, has been arrested in La Porte, Texas, in connection with the 2012 murder of 16-month-old Shawn McCloskey.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 4, 2026 —
Eric Johnson, 39, was arrested in La Porte, Texas, in connection with the 2012 murder of 16-month-old Shawn McCloskey.
The arrest marks a significant development in a case that has remained unsolved for over a decade. Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the circumstances of the arrest or the evidence that led to it.
The victim, Shawn McCloskey, was 16 months old at the time of his death in 2012. Further information regarding the investigation, including the exact date of the arrest and any charges filed against Johnson, has not been publicly disclosed.
The La Porte Police Department is expected to release more information as the investigation progresses.
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