Man Charged in 2007 Houston Cold Case Murder of Girlfriend
Zachary Harper has been charged in the 2007 murder of his then-girlfriend, Yosheka Jarmon, in Houston. The cold case was solved by police nearly 20 years later.
Fresno Visalia, CA, November 6, 2026 — A Houston man has been charged in connection with the 2007 murder of his then-girlfriend, Yosheka Jarmon. Zachary Harper was charged nearly 20 years after the crime occurred.
The case, which had remained unsolved for two decades, was reportedly solved by police. The specific date of Harper’s charging and arrest were not provided. The details surrounding how the cold case was reopened and subsequently solved have not been disclosed.
Yosheka Jarmon was the victim in the 2007 murder. The relationship between Jarmon and Zachary Harper at the time of the incident was that of girlfriend and boyfriend. Further details regarding the circumstances of the murder, including the exact date and location within Houston, were not made available in the information provided.
Investigations into cold cases often involve the re-examination of old evidence, the use of new forensic technologies, or the development of new leads over time. The length of time between the commission of the crime and the charging of a suspect, as seen in this case, highlights the persistent efforts often required to bring closure to long-unresolved investigations.
The case remains under investigation as it moves through the legal process. Additional information regarding the investigation’s progress, the specifics of the evidence leading to the charges, and any court proceedings are expected to be released as they become available. The contractor’s name, details about the alleged motive, or the specific legal proceedings initiated against Zachary Harper were not provided.
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