On September 19, 2014, 4-year-old William Pierce of Brownsville, Texas, was found dead in the backyard of his home alongside his mother, 45-year-old Diana Ramos Pierce. Investigators determined both deaths were homicides and that Diana’s husband murdered them. He was arrested and charged with capital murder.

Court proceedings followed, including hearings and a trial in which the prosecution presented evidence and the defense contested the charges. The case ended with a conviction and a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. The deaths devastated the family and the local community.

If anyone knew William or Diana, or has information about the household leading up to September 19, 2014, please come forward.