Man who died in Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River while fleeing police identified as Martin Wheeler

A loved one of a Queensland man whose body was found after he jumped into a river while being chased by police has described him as a “top bloke” and “amazing friend”. Local business-owner Martin ...
The Cairns Post

Martin John Wheeler’s court charges discontinued after death

The 35-year-old’s matters were mentioned in Rockhampton Magistrates Court on Friday. He was facing 13 charges, including two counts of failing to appear, three counts of obstructing police, two counts ...
The Weekly Times

Tributes for Martin John Wheeler after Fitzroy River tragedy

“To receive the news … you are no longer with us breaks my heart,” Melitta Vilciauskas said in an emotional tribute. “Words can’t start to describe the pain and the dent you have left on all your ...
The Australian

Martin John Wheeler identified as the man who leapt into croc-infested river while running from police

Queensland Police confirmed a member of the public made the grisly discovery of Mr Wheeler’s body in the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton at about 11pm on October 21. The body of Martin John Wheeler was ...
Southeast Missourian

Martin-Wheeler

Gina Marie Martin and Timothy Scott Wheeler were married April 9, 2005, at Church of the Little Flower in St. Louis. The Rev. Kenneth Brown performed the ceremony. Cantor was Robert Breig. Liturgist ...