William Joseph, a 67-year-old Caucasian male, was found dead on October 2, 2018, in South-west Houston, Texas. His death was the result of a violent altercation that led to his murder. The investigation into his death revealed that he had been involved in a physical confrontation with his girlfriend, Tammy Marie Esquivel, on December 19, 2006. During the altercation, William Joseph Greer, who was intoxicated at the time, dragged Esquivel to the master bedroom and shot her in the chest, leading
to her death. Greer later confessed to the shooting, claiming it was accidental.
Following the incident, Greer was arrested for public intoxication but was released after serving time for the charge. However, the investigation into Esquivel's death continued, and evidence of foul play was discovered at Greer's residence. Despite the lack of a body, authorities were convinced of Esquivel's murder and continued to pursue Greer. Greer fled the state, evading capture for over a decade.
In November 2017, Greer was finally captured by U.S. Marshals in a rural area of Mexico, where he had been living under a different name with a female companion and two children. His arrest brought some closure to the case, and he was extradited back to the United States to face charges for Esquivel's murder. The case highlighted the persistence of law enforcement in pursuing justice for victims, even when the suspect attempts to evade capture for an extended period.
The investigation into William Joseph's death also revealed connections to other unsolved cases in the area. Greer's involvement in multiple violent incidents raised questions about his potential connections to other crimes. The case remains a significant example of the challenges and complexities involved in solving long-standing murder cases and bringing perpetrators to justice.
