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Man arrested in Texas in 1996 slaying of Los Angeles girl
Read full article: Man arrested in Texas in 1996 slaying of Los Angeles girlLOS ANGELES – Nearly 25 years after a Los Angeles girl was found slain, a suspect was arrested in Texas based on DNA evidence, California authorities said Wednesday. Jose Luis Garcia, 42, was arraigned this week on a charge of murder, said Lt. Hugo Reynaga of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department cold case unit. He was extradited to California on Oct. 14 and arraigned Monday in the Van Nuys division of Los Angeles Superior Court. Moreno thanked the cold case detectives and news media that covered Arellano's killing, and she offered hope to other families living through similar situations. “Acts of violence against women should never be forgotten.”The sheriff’s cold case unit has 12 retired homicide detectives who return to work part time.