A decade-old cold case involving a toddler has seen a breakthrough with the arrest of 39-year-old Eric Johnson on capital murder charges. The La Porte Police Department has announced the arrest, citing a collaborative effort. The case had gone unsolved due to insufficient evidence at the time.
However, a re-examination with new resources led to the arrest. Further details on the case and the arrest are available from the La Porte Police Department.
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