On Dec. 31, 2011 the News Journal included the murder of former Pentagon official John P. Wheeler III in their "Delaware stories of the year" roundup. Newark's Lt. Farrell, who became a familiar face during the yearlong investigation that continues today, said "There's no new information" on the case that continues to stump law enforcement..
"We're still hopeful somebody's going to come forward to provide information that's going to help us," the police spokesman said.
With unsolved homicides and crime plaquing the nation, the man behind the Vietnam Veteran Memorial building success eventually lost his prominent place in the media spotlight and his case has grown cold. Even the full-time detective assigned to the case initially has been assigned to other duties, according to Farrell.
But Farrell hopes the days surrounding the anniversary of John Wheeler's murder will "generate more interest in the case from the public."
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"We're still hopeful somebody's going to come forward to provide information that's going to help us," the police spokesman said.
With unsolved homicides and crime plaquing the nation, the man behind the Vietnam Veteran Memorial building success eventually lost his prominent place in the media spotlight and his case has grown cold. Even the full-time detective assigned to the case initially has been assigned to other duties, according to Farrell.
But Farrell hopes the days surrounding the anniversary of John Wheeler's murder will "generate more interest in the case from the public."
Continue reading on Examiner.com Police hope anniversary of John P. Wheeler III murder helps investigation - National Criminal Profiles | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/criminal-profiles-in-national/police-hope-anniversary-of-john-p-wheeler-iii-murder-helps-investigation#ixzz1pjj2Dlah
