It doesnt mean he was attacked by a person. Manic and irrational, he finds a dumpster with a door on the side. Several theories have been put forth, including a murder for hire related to his governmental work, a random mugging, or a murder involving a dispute with a neighbor. I personally think a number of things could have happened to him during those 40 minutes, including a fall, or any number of things. Jack was wearing only one shoe when his body was found. Later in Unsolved Mysteries' episode, Steve Volk, an investigative journalist, suggests that the mess in Wheeler's home could have been caused by Wheeler himself: Wheeler had bipolar disorder, and it's within the realm of possibility that he was in the throes of an episode prompted by stress perhaps from him realizing he dropped his cellphone while setting off the smoke bombs. Was the government involved? Jack Wheeler's death is the focus of an Unsolved Mysteries episode Credit: YouTube. Wheeler was having disagreements with a neighborhood construction project. 12/02/1952 - 04/12/2018 . This, they say, may also explain the break-in at his home: it could have been Wheeler. Despite having Bipolar disorder, John "Jack" Parsons Wheeler III, had built an unprecedented resume in 66 years. It's sad, I wish he had taken his meds and not had an episode, but that's what this was. Also explains the gap in time. The episode features photos of the scene, while Dill describes entering the home and observing a chaotic mess in the kitchen, including seeing a footprint on the floor. Jack, who has been spending the holidays with his family in New York, returns to work in Washington D.C. during the day, before phone records show him returning to his home in New Castle City. When Unsolved Mysteries' Jack Wheeler was found, he was wearing his West Point class of '66 ring. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 28 at 1:00PM at Fayetteville First. [12] While he attempted to gain access to the parking garage on foot, Wheeler claimed that he wanted to warm up before paying a parking fee. (I am unable to find a copy of the autopsy report and would greatly like to see it if anyone has an idea how to obtain it, please let me know). The home in question was being built on a slice of private land within Battery Park which Wheeler considered "sacrilege." Although it is not entirely clear whether the missiles would be used against US cities or Iran, the most plausible sequence was that Israel was supposed to attack Iran with the expectation that Iran would counter attack. It also sums up my feelings precisely, and for . Subsequently, after zeroing in on several dumpsters on the route of the trash truck that dumped the trash in the landfill, they were able to locate Jack's DNA on a dumpster along the route. Jack was born September 10, 1927 to Joseph and Myrtle May (Brimberry) Wheeler in Kokomo. 2" of the Netflix murder-mystery series is re-examining the facts of the. Either that or if he is like me during a manic episode he might beat himself up out of frustration. The gas leakwas responsible for the death of 4000 birds, 100,000 fish, and 500 earthquakes in the state. What did they want? Next: Unsolved Mysteries Cases That Are Still Unsolved. One of the biggest Reddit theories floating around is that Jack Wheeler was assassinated, though the motive behind such a thing is murky at best except when one considers just how high up he was. Upon contacting NCCPD, Wilmington detectives are informed that NCCPD Officers are currently already en route to Jack's residence to respond to Dill's reported burglary call. to Jack and Marjorie Koop and passed away August 18th, 2022, in Duluth, Minnesota. "The alleged arson attempt added to the mystery," the paper adds. Exposing evil, dispelling delusion, trumpeting truth, The American Chronicle covers historical and current topics relevant to the American experience and republic. At 20:39, Jack is caught on camera leaving the Nemours building, now wearing a black hooded sweatshirt as opposed to the business clothes he has been wearing the night before. It was later determined that at approximately 23:00, a possible witness believes he may have seen Jack share a cab with a stranger when he overheard the cab and it's unknown passenger were going to Newark, Delaware. Wheelerdescended from high Civil War pedigree, and lived an accomplished life which few can rival. Lots of things in people's garbage can cut the fuck out of you. If you claim it was stolen, it saves you from being blamed for the crime). I will explain why later.). But his widow, Katherine Klyce, told reporters police had given her conflicting information on the cause of his death. Either way, my hypothesis is that recent events are causing his manic state to grow at this point. (I haven't seen anything to state he even had his keys with him if he did.) Jack. One Minute Chronicle: Iran Executed a Rothschild C One Minute Chronicle: The Dude Looks Like a Lady, America's Fifth Column and the Murder of JFK. He is disheveled, paranoid, dirty, erratic, and his shoe is torn, and in his hand instead of on his foot. Not only that, but he had requested to speak with a managing partner at the firm. Wheeler's death was ruled a homicide. Upon entry, Dill observes what he believes to be the scene of a burglary. He also served as an aid to Ronald Reagan, George H.W. (More evidence to me of a psychotic break) He has several strange interactions with workers. Hours before his death Wheeler had emailed Mitre, saying his home had been broken into, and his cellphone, badge, key fob and briefcase were stolen. The way they disposed of his body, its a miracle anybody ever found it," she said. Investigators believe Jack wanted to get to Wilmington in order to retrieve his car, which he left parked at the AMTRAK station when heading to New York with his wife for the holidays. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. As stated in the timeline, someone is seen wearing dark clothes, and throwing fiery smoke bombs into the house under construction in an arson attempt. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Martha Hamilton in the Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963: Name: Martha Hamilton [Martha Wheeler] Gender: Female Race: White Martial Status: Married Age: 39 Birth Date: 6 Aug 1913 Birth Place: Flemington, Pennsylvania Death Date: 8 Dec 1952 Death Place: Lock Haven, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA Father Name:. He served as special council to the Chairman of the SEC, and as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force. His whereabouts in the approximately 20 hours since last being caught on camera in the garage the night before are unknown. 28 K 3 K. Paul Walker was About to Expose Clinton Conspiracy Before he Died. [6], In 19881989, Wheeler worked with President George H. W. Bush to establish the Earth Conservation Corps. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. That old man aint gonna jump outta a moving car, no matter how scared of the occupants he was. The documentary doesnt say when Wheeler died or where the crime scene exists. He also appears paranoid, checking behind him and around corners as though he is being watched or followed. And, as some of his former associates and peers in politics explained on Unsolved Mysteries, his connections may have led to what happened to him. "He left the pharmacy, and there was a couple there, a man and a woman, and he asked them if they could give him a ride to Wilmington, and they did, and they dropped him off there., "So we do know who that was, and they did not have anything to do with his disappearance., Terry added: We were not able to speak to that couple. One of the last people to see Jack Wheeler alive was Sammy Abdelaziz, who manages parking garages in the city of Wilmington. Police say Wheeler traveled from Washington, D.C., where he worked, to Wilmington Tuesday on an AMTRAK train. She also explained that "people who attack people or rob people, they do not go to the trouble to transport a body, put it in a dumpster.". He knew the pharmacist and asked him fir a ride because he knew if he was being followed, the pharmacist wouldnt be in on it. In addition, being hit by a car would be on par with the injuries he sustained. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. I do not believe Jack Wheeler was murdered. Because Dill is the property's caretaker whenever Jack is out of town, he feels comfortable to enter the house to make sure Jack is alright. The next assassin was also known to Wheeler--that is how they do things, both to avoid suspicion for the attack and for the attacker to earn his bones. Death Row Fugitive 36m. Netflix revealed images of Wheelers autopsy which lists several injuries, including a punctured lung, broken ribs, and bleeding in the head. As in, wow. One eyewitness had assumed he was "homeless". Surely he talked during that trip? There are some details about this particular aspect of the story that Netflix omits. In the 66 years he lived, he built a professional pedigree few others could claim to match. Jack Wheeler's death doesn't sit right w me, like, there're so much wrong things in this case and nothing make any sense, I don't even know what to conspire #unsolvedmysteries. If you know anything about Bipolar meds, you know that if you suddenly stop taking them, you can become prone to sudden mood swings and erratic behavior, and that even if you start taking them again, it can sometimes take a week of steady use for them to stabilize you again. The official Cause of Death is listed as Blunt Force Trauma, and the Manner of Death is listed as Homicide. Jack, a graduate of West Point, had served in Vietnam before going on to graduate from Harvard Business School and Yale Law School. Jack had many friends in high places, and as such, his case, which was quickly ruled a homicide due to the medical examiners report, absorbed somewhat of a national focus, and no doubt the pressure felt by the lead investigators was like no pressure they had felt before. If he did, waking up inside a dumpster being turned upside down would probably be the cause. "The pharmacist couldnt leave the shop, so he offered to call Jack a cab. The Fast & Furious star's tragic death had . Kylce also suggests in the article that Wheeler believed corrupt government officials in Delaware had allowed this in his mind illegal construction to take place, and she suggests that if Wheeler had been caught attempting arson or hacking, he may have been targeted because of it. Given the cause of death, there are a couple theories one might entertain as to how and why Wheeler was killed. However, this is highly unlikely as valuables such as his Rolex were still in his possession when his body was found. His whereabouts in between leaving the pharmacy and arriving in Wilmington are as of yet unknown. The Drive from New Castle City to Wilmington takes approximately 12 minutes, yet on the 29th, Jack doesn't arrive at the (incorrect) parking garage for approximately 42 minutes after leaving New Castle City. Wheeler was slain after being found wandering outside several office buildings looking confused and disoriented at 8:30pm on December 30, 2010. It should have been fairly easy for police to determine whether it belonged to Jack Wheeler himself and if it didn't, that would disprove the theory that he tossed his own home. Jack Wheeler's death was disconcerting for a number of reasons. It cost him his life. Jack's phone is also later found at the house. Another theory due to his status within the government is that he was killed by the Chinese, because of his knowledge of cyber-security secrets. From 1997 to 2001, he was president and CEO, Deafness Research Foundation. Bush, and George W. Bush. From 1979 to 1989, Wheeler was chairman of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund which built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, opening in 1982. WDVM officials made an on-air apology and donated $50,000 to the memorial. He also has two stepdaughters from his marriage to Katherine Klyce, Byrd Schas Chaskes and Meriwether Klyce Schas. I wish there was a way to learn more about who actually gave Wheeler the lift from the pharmacy. Copyright 2023 Distractify. I can't find any information that NCCPD contacted Jack to inform him that his phone was found at the scene, which leads me to speculate that NCCPD didn't find the phone until the 29th, or at least didn't identify it as Jacks' during the night of the 28th. Scenario One: Wheeler Was Killed By An Outside Agency The loss of his briefcase on the train (which contained his key fob and Mitre ID) causes his manic episode to begin to spike. Criminal Behaviours explores the strange case of John P Wheeler III a well respected Military man who represented and owned charities for the deaf community and organisations against drink driving, he worked as a presidential aide to the Ronald Reagan; George H. W. Bush; and George W. Bush administrations, and had key roles in the development of Air-force cyber command and security programs . "Washington Insider Murder" includes testimony from Robert Dill, a self-described friend of Jack Wheeler and a neighbor of the deceased's Wilmington home. In Memorian. (Another reason I want to see the autopsy report, as his effects should be listed.). One other crucially important event in which Wheeler was involved in 2007 was the nuclear cruise missile theft by Richard Cheney. His car is parked blocks away in a separate garage. Text size. I have nearly concussed myself as well as fractured my nose. His wife, Kathy Klyce, told The News Journal: "I think he was afraid. More speculation: Breitbart: "Wait 'Til They See What Happens March 1st", Breitbart's Footage Shows Obama 'Palling Around' With Terrorists . Former homicide investigator Brad Garrett told ABC News: So the question for investigators is, does it all really go together or is it pieces? A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. Fallows wrote a tribute to Wheeler in the Atlantic Magazine online, saying, "I feel terrible for his family and hope they will eventually find comfort in knowing how many important things he achieved." Jack is known to be vehemently opposed to the house under construction across the street. Death 4 May 1953 - Near Roanoke, Denton County, Texas. Yet, this is never explained in the episode. His West Point ring didn't have his name, and even if it did, his name wouldn't have allowed them to know what town he was from, or his address, before they even leaving the landfill. I don't think he was acting abnormal.". Study it well. Inside, he found an overturned dining room chair, broken dishes in the sink, spices and bottles spread over the counter, and Wheelers West Point cadet sword, a prized possession, "on the floor, unsheathed", says the paper. To my knowledge, this second cab passenger nor the cab driver have been identified, and I can also find no information on the witness who believes he saw this interaction. Jack graduated near the top of his class at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1966. Because of who Jack was, his death received plenty of media attention when his body was found. The latter part of Wheeler's career was spent working as special assistant to the secretary of the Air Force. Jack seems less shaken than the night before, but his behavior is still erratic. However, it also downplays Wheeler's erratic behavior leading to his death. The autopsy lists a number of severe injuries, including a collapsed lung, broken ribs, swollen lips, and external neck injury, lacerations, and more. It is fucking cold. Jacqueline Wilbanks Wheeler. I just don't see it as plausible. Sometime during the night of the 28th, his mania becomes a little more apparent. I believe something happened during his ride to trigger a full blown mental crisis of some sort. Something exacerbated his manic status to the point where he entered a mental episode. Could he have been in a fugue state? Joshua St Clair is an Assistant Editor at Men's Health Magazine. It is stated that investigators later found evidence that Jack spent the night of the 29th, and part of the day of the 30th in the basement. Given his connections to the government, including his work with a company where he was in charge of high level cyber security, he may have been targeted by some other agency. (You would be surprised how often people do this with vehicles and firearms related to crimes. At 20:41, Jack appears on camera in the valet section of the Hotel DuPont, walking with hood up over his head past the hotel, before continuing down the street. Jack Wheeler was a serious boy -- in fact, at age 12 the youngest Eagle Scout in the country, decorated by President Eisenhower at the White House. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. A late-bloomer, Wheeler was a 28-year-old NBA rookie during the 1987-88. Distractify is a registered trademark. But because there was video footage of Jack from days before his estimated date of death seemingly not acting himself, it brought more questions into the fray. The garbage men on the route Jack's body was found on stated that it was fairly common for them to find people sleeping in the dumpsters during the winter, as they had sliding side doors that were easily accessed and would keep you warm in the cold winter months. Jack suffered from Bipolar One Disorder, and while he was known to be responsible about taking his medication, people who suffer from Bipolar One can often suffer from mania despite their medication, and sometimes mania can stop them taking their medication altogether. I have no idea if its possible but might explain the damaged shoe and disheveled appearance. Six years ago, his boss at WJAS (1320 AM) said that Wheeler was the only 70-year-old he knew who thought like a 20-year-old. Jack was found with a very expensive Rolex watch, an undisclosed but not insignificant amount of cash, and a valuable West Point Ring with a stone in it. 8 (More on that later). Jack graduated from Kokomo High School in 1945. "They" searched his home, left his cell phone in the neighbor house with a small fire, sent one of his friends to kill him, first, but he being a strong military trained man, fought him off but lost a shoe, etc. To me, this could be a sign that his lack of medication is causing his manic behavior begin to set in. 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Jack Wheeler's death is the focus on the Unsolved Mysteries episode "Washington Insider Murder," but the series leaves out some key information. It is believed he was attempting to "lay low" or hide from someone by staying in the basement, although there is no evidence to support this, and it is speculation based on his appearance. According to the same Washington Post article, another neighbor, Scott Morris, had called the police on the night of December 28 after seeing a figure in the home under construction "methodically lighting what looked like small balls of fire and tossing them on the floor." He was preceded in death by his parents John & Mary Wheeler and his brother Patrick Wheeler. She has a fierce love of all things "spooky," and a deep appreciation for classic cinema. He was apparently upset that construction had continued despite his pending case. I believe it is possible the ME or Law Enforcement may have even later realized as they followed Jack's erratic movements that due to Jack's bizarre mental status, they had made a mistake assuming it was a homicide, but facing immense national political pressure and media attention, they chose not to embarrass Jack and his family and keep it a homicide. He was a prominent figure but not the sort who would be recognizable to random police officers. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I believe it is possible he either did not bring his Bipolar meds to New York when he went there for Christmas Break, or forgot to take them when he was there. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The article also discusses how Wheeler had filed a lawsuit trying to prevent the construction of a home across from his. Where Is Pistol Black After 'Unsolved Mysteries'? "I dont believe it was a random assault," she said. In an interview with TheWrap, Muerer opened up about the specifics of the Jack Wheeler case, and who she definitely thought wasn't involved. Crime Life After Death John Wheeler was found in a Delaware landfill on New Year's Eve. John (Jack) P Wheeler III was not the ordinary American Citizen. One garbage truck driver interviewed suggested that the opening of the trash dumpster was close enough to the ground to crawl in. TRENDING STORIES: The pharmacist couldnt leave the shop, so he offered to call Jack a cab. Netflixs 'Unsolved Mysteries' Reboot Will (Unfortunately) Have No Host or Narrator, Here Are the Stories From the First Six Episodes of 'Unsolved Mysteries. After leaving the military he was a senior planner for Amtrak in 1971 and 1972. I believe he intended to set out for the Pharmacy in order to obtain more medication. Jack is seen on camera in the parking garage, having a discussion with the garage attendant in an attempt to locate his vehicle. jack wheeler death clinton. OBITUARY Jack William Clinton February 11, 1939 January 3, 2022. Offers may be subject to change without notice. This witness statement has never been corroborated and thus may not be accurate. The Netflix episode focuses on how Wheeler may have spent the night in the building's basement, but asserts through Volk's testimony that no one really knows why he was there. Do we know that he even got a ride from someone? Kobe Bryants cause of death was blunt force trauma even though he died in a helicopter crash. Because Jack no longer has his phone, police are unable to accurately track his movement after this point. Wheeler's death was ruled a homicide, due to the intensive damage dealt to his body, which included a punctured lung, broken ribs and a wound on his head. Wheeler also worked with top level Pentagon officials and served in previous presidential administrations. In 1983, Carlton Sherwood ran a four-part series on WDVM-TV (now WUSA) "Vietnam Memorial: A Broken Promise?" Could have been a failed kidnapping and drugs involved. The possession of Phosgene gas is completely illegal and criminal. This led investigators to conclude Jack's body had been placed inside the dumpster sometime after leaving the Hotel DuPont camera the night before. Wheeler was a "Washington insider," the descendant of generations of high-ranking soldiers going back a century. John Parsons Wheeler III (December 14, 1944 c.December 30, 2010), known as Jack Wheeler, was an American businessman and former White House aide. I have not been able to determine what evidence they have to reason that he spent the night, but I assume they have something to be comfortable making the statement. Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: "@Unsolved did police interview the guys who gave Jack Wheeler a ride from the pharmacy to parking garage about what they talked about? Again, none of these theories can really be confirmed given the current array of evidence. It just doesn't seem plausible. Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center. When his father, Jackson Wheeler, a popular. Wheeler went into a store and approached a pharmacist asking for a ride to Wilmington, Delaware. The bird and fish kill in Arkansas was either a mistake or a test of the poison gas most likely a test of the mechanism to aerosolize the poison. That would make a lot of sense. In 1966, he graduated near the top of his class from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and then went on to earn a business degree from Harvard and a law degree from Yale. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jack Cox Wheeler (Fayetteville, Georgia), born in Canton, Georgia, who passed away on January 22, 2020, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Could he have run to the parking garage in those 40 minutes? Becomes disoriented, he wanders around. I am fallible, and willing to see reason when my arguments are proven incorrect. Death notices are submitted by regional funeral homes. Why? This is his last time on camera. From this point forward, he is in a bad place. . He has never been seen in the possession of a second set of clothes before this time, and it is possible he took them from one of the basement employee lockers. . While police have been mum on what Wheeler did in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 28 the day he and Klyce parted ways in New York she said he had lunch at the Metropolitan Club, steps from the. Rob Dill told the Post: My first thought was that there was a break-in.". Contract killers also don't generally beat someone to death. Frankly, it's a little ridiculous. This apparently upset his wife and she was not happy with him for leaving New York before the holidays ended. On Wednesday evening, Dec. 29, he received a . At the time of his death, he.