George had Sean Delaney killed by Riley Cavanaugh because he was stealing from him. He then sent Riley to keep an eye on Sean's widow Annie Delaney, whom he had feelings for, but Riley fell for her instead. George eventually learned of the relationship and after Annie kept pestering him about Sean's murder, ordered Riley and his son to kill her. However, after George secretly ordered Eddie to murder both of them, Riley killed him in self-defense.