No author, "Laredo Sequel to the Late Tragedy—the Corner’s Inquest—the Funeral—Retrospective," The Galveston Daily News, Houston, TX, Tuesday, July 18, 1882; Issue 101; col G.

No author, "The District Attorney Shot and Killed -- Jury Discharged," The Galveston Daily News, Houston, TX, Sunday, July 16, 1882; Issue 100; col F.

Leonard Haynes, the son of Col. John Haynes, collector of the port of Brownsville, shot William in the heart in revenge for William's alleged seduction of his sister, a girl of about 14.