Arson/homicide update: $5,000 reward offer in Donnelly case

Seal Beach resident John Donnelly and his best friend Eddie were well known to the Seal Beach Animal Care Center. Courtesy photo

Friends of John Donnelly and the Seal Beach Police Foundation rasied $5,000 as reward money for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the arson and homicide case. Donnelly, 67, and his dog Eddie were found after firefighters put down a blaze during the pre-sunrise hours of Saturday, April 30. Anyone with information may contact Seal Beach Police Detective Pete Krok at 562-799-4100 Ext. 1110.