William John Wolff, a 41-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, was a professor at El Paso Community College. He was found shot to death on December 5, 2015, outside his brother's law office in Northeast El Paso. The incident occurred during a heated child custody battle with his ex-wife, Erika Wolff.
Police investigations revealed that Wolff had been awarded custody of his 2-year-old daughter, and his ex-wife, along with her parents, fled to Mexico with the child. This led to the arrest of Erika Wolff, her parents, and her father, Javier Arrellano Quinones, on charges of interfering with child custody. Quinones was also charged with Wolff's murder.
The case took a dramatic turn when Quinones was sentenced to 99 years in prison for the murder of Wolff. The court found that Quinones had approached several people about hiring a hitman to kill Wolff. Erika Wolff and her mother faced charges of aggravated kidnapping and interference with child custody.
The tragic death of William John Wolff highlighted the intense emotions and legal battles that can arise from custody disputes. His legacy as a dedicated educator and family man remains remembered by those who knew him.
