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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
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · As published by ABC13 Houston
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Eric Johnson, a 39-year-old man, was taken into custody by La Porte police.
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 being involved in the murder of a young child.
The victim was 16-month-old Shawn McCloskey. Johnson's arrest is the latest update in a case that had gone unsolved for years. Further details about the case and the circumstances surrounding Johnson's arrest can be found through local news sources, including ABC13 Houston.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston ·
Reading time: 1 min
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