The search for the man accused of murdering his mother has begun The Sandlot actor Marty York.
The Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that Deanna Esmaeel, York’s mother, was found dead in her home Thursday morning.
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While the department said they could not release additional details because the homicide investigation is ongoing, they said Esmaeela’s boyfriend, Daniel James Walter, also known as Edward Patrick Davies, 54, is a suspect in the case.
Wanted poster for Daniel James Walter, aka Edward Patrick Davies.
Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office/ Facebook
They reported that the Honorable Judge Darren McElfresh signed a warrant for his arrest and included a wanted poster with a social media post to help locate him. According to their release, although authorities were able to locate Walter’s vehicle on Friday, he remains at large.
The poster says Walter is 180cm tall and was last seen in Crescent City, California, where he left on foot wearing a white jacket, blue jeans and a beret-style hat. York, 43, asked his followers to contact the authorities immediately if they spot Walter in the candid Instagram post.
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“This is the hardest post I will ever have to write, but last night I found out from the sheriff’s office that my mother was murdered,” he wrote. “The emotions I have right now are terrible, between anger and revenge [sic], he cries. A national manhunt is underway, please contact the authorities immediately if you have seen this man!”
He added in the comments section, “I just want my mom back 😭😭😭.”
Esmaeel was sworn in as a deputy with the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office in March 2021. At the time, the department shared a photo from the ceremony on Facebook and explained that Esmaeel had “always had a strong desire to be a law enforcement officer.”
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Deputy Deanna Esmaeel, mother of Marty York, takes the oath.
Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office/ Facebook
“In 2016, she saw a job flyer featuring a female law enforcement officer and decided it was time to make her life’s goal a reality,” the post explained, adding that Esmaeel had previously worked in the film industry.
“She believes that the culmination of her life experience has prepared her to serve well as a deputy,” it continues. “She said, ‘It’s time for me to take everything I’ve learned in life and help other people.’ ”
In a statement released in the department’s news release on Esmaeel’s death, Sheriff Scott expressed his condolences to Esmaeel’s family.
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“We are all deeply heartbroken by the loss of Deputy Esmaeel. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family, friends and co-workers,” the statement said.
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