Bio

Robert Gene Will II was born on June 29, 1978, in Harris County, Texas. He grew up in a difficult environment that played a role in shaping his later life. Early in his childhood, he faced challenges related to his family's background, which was noted as unstable. This instability impacted his ability to make positive choices as he grew older.

Will attended school but only completed the eighth grade. After finishing school, he worked as a laborer. His early jobs were not stable, and he struggled to maintain a steady path in life. He was also known to have some minor legal issues before the events for which he would become infamous.

By the time he was an adult, Will had already faced legal trouble, including charges of evading arrest and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Because of these offenses, he received community supervision. As part of this process, he was sent to a boot camp for rehabilitation, where he did not display major disciplinary issues.

Despite efforts at reform, Will's early life experiences and choices influenced his behavior in ways that would lead him into deeper criminality. He lived in Houston for most of his life, where he continued to encounter trouble with the law. All these aspects of his upbringing and young adulthood set the stage for his later actions.

Murder Story

On December 4, 2000, Robert Gene Will II was involved in an incident in Harris County, Texas, that led to the death of a police officer. At around 2:30 a.m., Will attempted to burglarize a vehicle. During this burglary, a police officer approached him. The officer, who was wearing a uniform, attempted to restrain Will. In response, Will shot the officer multiple times. The officer sustained ten gunshot wounds, including shots to the head, neck, chest, and wrist.

Following the shooting, Will fled the scene. While escaping, he encountered a woman in her car and ordered her to exit. He then took her vehicle and continued to flee the area. Law enforcement was able to arrest Will later that morning.

After his arrest, officers searched the apartment of Will's girlfriend and found several firearms, as well as stolen property. Will was charged with capital murder due to the shooting incident involving the police officer.

On January 28, 2002, he was sentenced to death. His case went through various legal proceedings, including appeals regarding the trial and sentencing.