# 28-Year-Old Accused Officer Killer Back Behind Bars After Posting a Million-Dollar Bond
A case that drew national attention in Harris County, Texas, has taken another turn after a 28-year-old man accused of killing a sheriff’s deputy was returned to jail following the revocation of his bond.
The defendant, **Dremone Francis**, is charged with capital murder in connection with the 2024 killing of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Fernando Esqueda. Francis had previously been released after posting a $1 million bond, a decision that attracted significant public attention at the time.
Now, according to a July 28, 2026 report from FOX 26 Houston, Francis is back behind bars after allegedly failing a drug test, resulting in the revocation of his bond.
