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La Porte police arrest man in 2012 killing of 16-month-old after cold case breakthrough
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ronnie Marley , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The case originated in 2012 and involved the death of a 16-month-old boy.
New evidence has led to an arrest in a decade-old case. A man is now in custody, connected to the death of a young child. The investigation was renewed by local authorities, who worked with a state unit that focuses on unsolved cases.
Further details about the case are available from local news sources. The arrest is a significant development in a case that had gone cold. Local residents may want to consult the original report for more information about the investigation and the evidence that led to the arrest.
The case originated in 2012 and involved the death of a 16-month-old boy. The renewed investigation has now resulted in an arrest, with a 39-year-old man facing charges.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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