Sandlot star Marty York has confirmed that his mother was murdered in her California home.
Deanna Esmaeel, a sheriff's deputy, was found dead inside her home in Crescent City, California on Thursday.
'This is the hardest post I'm ever going to have to write' York said in a statement.
'Last night my mother was murdered by a man she was seeing. Right now there is a nationwide manhunt.'
Adding: If you've seen this man please call the police immediately. I can't even comprehend what is happening right now, but I feel if I find this person I'm going to physically maul him. I pray to God I don't find him because it will be a fate worse then hell.'
Sandlot star Marty York has confirmed that his mother Deanna Esmaeel , left, was murdered in her California home
Investigators have named Daniel James Walter, who recently changed his name to Edward Patrick Davies, as the suspect in Deanna's murder
Pictures, believed to show the suspect Walter, have been released by the police
'Last night my mother was murdered by a man she was seeing. Right now there is a nationwide manhunt' York said in a statement
Marty York is best known for his role as 'year-yeah' in the 1993 classic The Sandlot
Del Norte County Sheriff's Office on Friday in the hopes of learning the whereabouts of Esmaeel's boyfriend, Daniel James Walter.
Investigators have named Walter, who recently changed his name to Edward Patrick Davies, as the suspect in Deanna's murder, TMZ reported.
Deputies have located Walter's vehicle but have not yet tracked down the 54-year-old.
Sheriff Scott of the DNSO released a statement following Deputy Esmaeel's death, saying, 'We are all deeply heartbroken with the loss of Deputy Esmaeel. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family, friends, and co-workers.'
Marty York is best known for his role as 'year-yeah' in the 1993 classic The Sandlot.
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