Vallejo Man, Exoneree, Arrested for Child Porn, Drugs

Marvin Mutch, a 68-year-old Vallejo man who served 41 years in prison for the 1974 murder of 13-year-old Cassie Riley and was released on parole in 2016, has been arrested on new felony charges including possession of child sexual abuse material, drugs, and a loaded firearm. Authorities executed a search warrant at Mutch's home based on evidence linking him to these crimes, seizing several electronic devices now undergoing forensic analysis. Mutch, who became a prominent advocate for parole reform and was featured in a KQED documentary after his release, is being held on $300,000 bail. The Solano County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation and encourages the public to provide information related to the case. The arrest has renewed scrutiny of Mutch's past and his role in parole reform debates. The investigation is ongoing and further charges may be possible.