Press release from the Arcata Police Department:

On April 15, 2017, six years ago this week, Humboldt State University sophomore student David Josiah Lawson was stabbed to death while attending a house party on Spear Avenue in Arcata. The criminal investigation remains open. Investigators from the Arcata Police Department continue to actively pursue tips and leads that could ultimately lead to this case being presented again in court.

Less than half of the 100 plus people who were reportedly in attendance at the party have been identified and interviewed by investigators. Witness accounts are essential to moving this case forward either by corroborating known information or in the development of new leads. While some may be reluctant to come forward it is imperative that they contact investigators in order to be heard and in the interest of fact-finding. Witnesses who have not yet been interviewed may have information that is critical in the furtherance of this criminal investigation.

Anyone who was present at the house party or who has information regarding who was present or what occurred that led to the stabbing of Josiah is asked to call the Arcata Police Department at (707) 822-2424 or APD’s 24-hour confidential tip-line at (707) 825-2590.

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