George Krutilek worked as an accountant for Texas business genius and con man Billy Sol Estes. He understood the relationship between Estes and Lyndon Johnson mediated by Cliff Carter. When Estes came to the attention of the FBI, Krutilek came on their radar as well.

In April of 1962 he was interviewed by the FBI and then was found propped up behind the wheel of his car with the exhaust directed through the back window. His death was ruled to be a suicide despite the fact there was a blow to the back of his head and no CO2 in his lungs.

The very next day, Billy Sol Estes was arrested for his fraudulent activities. He was eventually convicted, but without the testimony of Krutilek who knew where all the skeletons were buried and who was responsible.