On January 3, 2009, Bill Dempsey, a World War II veteran and businessman, was found stabbed multiple times on his boat that was docked at the Blue Dolphin Marina in Seabrook, Texas. Police found a knife blade within Bill’s neck and another knife protruding from his throat. Evidence collected from the weapons allowed police to identify a suspect by DNA linking this homicide to Will Prado Esquila, also referred to as Will Esqula. Dempsey's family has waited over 15 years for the suspect to be apprehended and a judicial resolution for his unresolved case.

Anyone with information concerning Bill Dempsey’s murder or the whereabouts of Will Prado Esquila is asked to call the Seabrook Police at (281) 291-5707. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 713-222-8477.

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