Police Search for Man Accused of Murdering 'Sandlot' Actor's Mom: 'There Is a Nationwide Manhunt Underway'

"The emotions I have are horrible right now between rage, vengance [sic], crying," wrote Marty York on Instagram

A search has begun for the man accused of murdering the mother of The Sandlot actor Marty York.

The Del Norte County Sheriff's Office announced in a post on Facebook that Deanna Esmaeel, York's mother, was found dead in her home on Thursday morning.

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While the department advised that they cannot release further details because it is an ongoing homicide investigation, they shared that Esmaeel's boyfriend, Daniel James Walter, also known as Edward Patrick Davies, 54, is a suspect in the case.

They advised that a warrant was signed by the Honorable Judge Darren McElfresh for his arrest and included his wanted poster with the social media post to aid in the search for his whereabouts. According to their announcement, although authorities were able to locate Walter's vehicle on Friday, he remains at large.

The poster states that Walter is six feet, 180 lbs., and was last seen in Crescent City, California, where he left on foot dressed in a white jacket, blue jeans, and wearing a beret-style hat. York, 43, asked his followers to contact authorities immediately if Walter is spotted in a heartfelt post on Instagram.

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"This is the hardest post I'll ever have to write but I found out from the sheriff department last night that my mother was murdered," he wrote. "The emotions I have are horrible right now between rage, vengance [sic], crying. There is a nationwide manhunt underway, please if you've seen this man contact the authorities immediately!"

He added in the comment 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 an image from the ceremony on Facebook and explained that Esmaeel "always had a strong desire to be a law enforcement officer."

"In 2016, she saw a recruitment flyer featuring a female law enforcement officer and decided it was time for her to make her lifelong goal a reality," the post explained, adding that Esmaeel had previously worked in the film industry.

"She believes that the culmination of her life experiences has prepared her to serve well as a Deputy," it continued. "She said, 'It's time for me to take everything I have learned in my life and help other people.' "

In a statement shared in the department's announcement about Esmaeel's death, Sheriff Scott extended his condolences to Esmaeel's family.

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"We are all deeply heartbroken with the loss of Deputy Esmaeel. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family, friends, and co-workers," the statement read.

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