Lades and gents, this evening I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Danny Wheeler. Not only is he a sweet, unassuming gentleman, he provided me with the following updates:


The murderer who killed his brother Sammy Wheeler was convicted and serving a prison sentence of life + 7 years.
He is working on a manuscript which details his brother's life, as well as the case, LE fumbles, good LE officials who helped solve and close the case, and how this has impacted the Wheeler family.
He expressed to me that his brother, Sammy was a really great, upstanding guy, a graduate of Virginia Tech, and just a wonderful brother, with whom he was very close to. The way he spoke of Sammy truly touched me.
And last but certainly not least....BOB BEAN actually helped crack the case. Danny and Bob are now friendly. Danny is VERY grateful for Bob helping to bring his brother's murderer to justice. I find this the cherry on top of this whole story.


Danny and I will speak again soon; I am going to help him with his manuscript.

If you have any questions for him, feel free to ask here. He is not interested on being online at the moment (hopefully I can talk hm out of that), but I told him about this site and how many fans he has and he was very touched by that.

Well really if that don't beat all. Danny has forgiven Bob for coaching his own children into saying that Danny killed his own brother?

wow, that is amazing


here are some questions I wonder if Danny Wheeler could answer


1. Why did Bob Bean hate his brother so much?


2. Did Bob Bean really believe Danny or Pat Snead could have killed Sammy Wheeler? Or was he just BSing?

3. What exactly did Bean do to help catch Sammy's killer?

4. How does Danny feel about his Michael Jordan quote all these years later?

Thanks for all the updates NYSleuth.

thanks for the update NYSleuth.

Maybe now y'all will stop picking on Bob Bean. :)

Great post and thanks for the update, so amazing the information he provided you. (P.S he might want to stay clear of the UM Memes thread ;))

wow, that is amazing


here are some questions I wonder if Danny Wheeler could answer


1. Why did Bob Bean hate his brother so much?


2. Did Bob Bean really believe Danny or Pat Snead could have killed Sammy Wheeler? Or was he just BSing?

3. What exactly did Bean do to help catch Sammy's killer?

4. How does Danny feel about his Michael Jordan quote all these years later?

Great questions. I'll ask him next time we speak, and update of course.

Great post and thanks for the update, so amazing the information he provided you. (P.S he might want to stay clear of the UM Memes thread ;))

LOL!!!

thanks for the update NYSleuth.

Maybe now y'all will stop picking on Bob Bean. :)

Y/W and LOL @ pple picking on Bob Bean!

Thanks for all the updates NYSleuth.

My pleasure. :)

This was so cool to read. Thanks, NYSleuth!

This was so cool to read. Thanks, NYSleuth!

You are most welcome! ;)

wow, that is amazing


here are some questions I wonder if Danny Wheeler could answer


1. Why did Bob Bean hate his brother so much?
Sammy and Pat Snead met and started dating while she was married to Bob Bean. Bean wanted full custody of the kids, and Sammy and Pat wanted full custody of the kids. Danny does not believe Bob Bean was still in love with Pat Snead.


2. Did Bob Bean really believe Danny or Pat Snead could have killed Sammy Wheeler? Or was he just BSing?
Yes, Danny does believe that Bob Bean suspected Pat Snead and Danny Wheeler killed Sammy Wheeler - at one time. But obviously, he no longer does

3. What exactly did Bean do to help catch Sammy's killer?
Danny Wheeler's family paid a private investigator who interviewed Bob Bean. Thomas Kirk Bell (the one who was with Mr. Price, the convicted murderer of Sammy Wheeler and was there the night Sammy was murdered) - was at Bob Bean's associate's house one night and in a drunken state, bragged to this associate (of Bob Bean's) that he was there the night Sammy Wheeler was murdered and that Price was the shooter. They found multiple shell cases at the scene indicating that they meant to kill Sammy, and not that it was a random accidental shooting, as many have speculated.

Bob Bean then relayed this information to the private investigator, who in turn relayed the information to Law Enforcement; ultimately a conviction was made, due to Bob Bean's tip.

4. How does Danny feel about his Michael Jordan quote all these years later?
Danny's ok with it, and in retrospect, finds it quite funny. He was very angry at the time and believed Bob Bean was responsible for the murder of his brother. Danny also said that when UM interviewed him that another quote he 'threw out there' was: 'Sure, sure...and Racquel Welch is going to be in bed with me tonight!' That part was apparently edited out.


I'm trying to get him to join this board and thread. He has a lot more to tell, and it's better done by him than me. :)

One more thing: Danny Wheeler feels bad about the comments he made about Bob Bean on the UM segment.

One more thing: Danny Wheeler feels bad about the comments he made about Bob Bean on the UM segment.

Bob Bean clearly didn't like the Wheelers though. He wanted Danny Wheeler to not live with Pat and his kids and looks like he tried to coach his kids against Pat Snead. What exactly was his deal back then?

Bob Bean clearly didn't like the Wheelers though. He wanted Danny Wheeler to not live with Pat and his kids and looks like he tried to coach his kids against Pat Snead. What exactly was his deal back then?

Danny Wheeler and Pat Snead were about to get married, and they were seeking sole custody of the kids (the one's between Pat Snead and Bob Bean). This enraged Bob Bean.

Apologies if this is redundant, but here are the qustions and answers, as told to me by Danny Wheeler:

Originally Posted by ShriekoftheVultu
wow, that is amazing

here are some questions I wonder if Danny Wheeler could answer

1. Why did Bob Bean hate his brother so much?
Sammy and Pat Snead met and started dating while she was married to Bob Bean. Bean wanted full custody of the kids, and Sammy and Pat wanted full custody of the kids. Danny does not believe Bob Bean was still in love with Pat Snead.


2. Did Bob Bean really believe Danny or Pat Snead could have killed Sammy Wheeler? Or was he just BSing?
Yes, Danny does believe that Bob Bean suspected Pat Snead and Danny Wheeler killed Sammy Wheeler - at one time. But obviously, he no longer does.

3. What exactly did Bean do to help catch Sammy's killer?
Danny Wheeler's family paid a private investigator who interviewed Bob Bean. Thomas Kirk Bell (the one who was with Mr. Price, the convicted murderer of Sammy Wheeler and was there the night Sammy was murdered) - was at Bob Bean's associate's house one night and in a drunken state, bragged to this associate (of Bob Bean's) that he was there the night Sammy Wheeler was murdered and that Price was the shooter. They found multiple shell cases at the scene indicating that they meant to kill Sammy, and not that it was a random accidental shooting, as many have speculated.

Bob Bean then relayed this information to the private investigator, who in turn relayed the information to Law Enforcement; ultimately a conviction was made, due to Bob Bean's tip.

4. How does Danny feel about his Michael Jordan quote all these years later?
Danny's ok with it, and in retrospect, finds it quite funny. He was very angry at the time and believed Bob Bean was responsible for the murder of his brother. Danny also said that when UM interviewed him that another quote he 'threw out there' was: 'Sure, sure...and Racquel Welch is going to be in bed with me tonight!' That part was apparently edited out.

Thank you for all this hard work, NYSleuth.

I've always really liked Danny Wheeler. He went through a rough time losing his twin, then had to deal with being accused of the crime, too. As much as we on the forum joke about the catchphrases in the segment and Bob Bean's smirk, etc. the situation was so different when it aired. It wasn't known who was really responsible. So I could see Danny thinking someone who hated his brother would be responsible, especially due to the picture taking fiasco.

I'm very glad to hear they've patched it up, and even more so that Bob helped get the real killer caught. But I'm in the dark about what Price's motive was. Was it an attempted robbery or was Sammy specifically targeted?

But I'm in the dark about what Price's motive was. Was it an attempted robbery or was Sammy specifically targeted?

I've always wondered this, too. I thought it might have been an attempted robbery considering the limited information I've accessed about it (I think it was a trial brief), but I've never known what Price's actual motive was.

Danny does not believe Bob Bean was still in love with Pat Snead.[/COLOR][/B]

Well I think Bob made it pretty clear he was no longer in love with her. :lol:

Danny also said that when UM interviewed him that another quote he 'threw out there' was: 'Sure, sure...and Racquel Welch is going to be in bed with me tonight!' That part was apparently edited out.[/B][/COLOR]

Damn, that would have been awesome to hear.

This is very cool. Excellent job, NYSleuth!

Danny's ok with it, and in retrospect, finds it quite funny. He was very angry at the time and believed Bob Bean was responsible for the murder of his brother. Danny also said that when UM interviewed him that another quote he 'threw out there' was: 'Sure, sure...and Racquel Welch is going to be in bed with me tonight!' That part was apparently edited out.

Well this raises another question: were these things he said all the time or did he work out some bits to drop during his UM interview?

Great update, glad to hear from Air Wheeler.

Danny also said that when UM interviewed him that another quote he 'threw out there' was: 'Sure, sure...and Racquel Welch is going to be in bed with me tonight!' That part was apparently edited out.

HAHAHAHAHA.

I don't know Danny Wheeler, but I kinda love him for that comment alone. I wish UM had aired it. The pure nostalgia of that comment today is just gold. :)

...and the younger folks in the audience are like, "Who dat?" :lol: :lol:

HAHAHAHAHA.

I don't know Danny Wheeler, but I kinda love him for that comment alone. I wish UM had aired it. The pure nostalgia of that comment today is just gold. :)

...and the younger folks in the audience are like, "Who dat?" :lol: :lol:

LOL, right!

Great update, glad to hear from Air Wheeler.

It is....hopefully he'll join the forum soon so you guys can get to know him. He's awesome!

Well this raises another question: were these things he said all the time or did he work out some bits to drop during his UM interview?


Oh no, I beieve they were off the cuff. He's a riot. lol

This is very cool. Excellent job, NYSleuth!
Thanks, @Hambone2421! :)

Thank you for all this hard work, NYSleuth.

I've always really liked Danny Wheeler. He went through a rough time losing his twin, then had to deal with being accused of the crime, too. As much as we on the forum joke about the catchphrases in the segment and Bob Bean's smirk, etc. the situation was so different when it aired. It wasn't known who was really responsible. So I could see Danny thinking someone who hated his brother would be responsible, especially due to the picture taking fiasco.

I'm very glad to hear they've patched it up, and even more so that Bob helped get the real killer caught. But I'm in the dark about what Price's motive was. Was it an attempted robbery or was Sammy specifically targeted?

@WishfulDreamer & @MeggtheEgg86 - I don't know, either. I'll ask Danny again, but I have a feeling he also doesn't have a clue. :(

Well I think Bob made it pretty clear he was no longer in love with her. :lol:

LOL, I thought I'd thow it in there for some people who may have believed that Bob was jealous of Sammy's relationship with Pat Snead, regardless of what Bob has said. But yeah, Danny said he did not believe Bob Bean was jealous of her relationship with his brother. It was all about the child custody.


Damn, that would have been awesome to hear.
Damn Cosgrove/Meurer for editing that out! LOL

One more thing: I sent Danny a link to the infamous Bob Bean/ Sammy Wheeler thread and he got a kick out of the comments. :)

Awesome updates NYSleuth, thanks for all the info

Lades and gents, this evening I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Danny Wheeler. Not only is he a sweet, unassuming gentleman, he provided me with the following updates:


The murderer who killed his brother Sammy Wheeler was convicted and serving a prison sentence of life + 7 years.
He is working on a manuscript which details his brother's life, as well as the case, LE fumbles, good LE officials who helped solve and close the case, and how this has impacted the Wheeler family.
He expressed to me that his brother, Sammy was a really great, upstanding guy, a graduate of Virginia Tech, and just a wonderful brother, with whom he was very close to. The way he spoke of Sammy truly touched me.
And last but certainly not least....BOB BEAN actually helped crack the case. Danny and Bob are now friendly. Danny is VERY grateful for Bob helping to bring his brother's murderer to justice. I find this the cherry on top of this whole story.


Danny and I will speak again soon; I am going to help him with his manuscript.

If you have any questions for him, feel free to ask here. He is not interested on being online at the moment (hopefully I can talk hm out of that), but I told him about this site and how many fans he has and he was very touched by that.
OMG!!! You really got to speak to Danny Wheeler?! How did you make that happen? I'm so glad that him and Bob have buried the hatchet!

OMG!!! You really got to speak to Danny Wheeler?! How did you make that happen? I'm so glad that him and Bob have buried the hatchet!

@Judyhymesisalive, I also just spoke with him last night. He's becoming my 'bud'. Great guy. I keep trying to get him to join the forum - he's read many comments, and especially appreciates 'Air Wheeler', lol! He and Bob Bean are on good terms, cordial when they see each other. Danny even told me he hugs him whenever he sees him. Read the whole thread, I provide info on our conversations. Bob Bean helped solve the case and Danny is very sorry about the things he said about Bob Bean in the UM segment.

How did I find him? Let's just say, I have above average research skills. ;)

Why did the OP get banned? Was he lying about speaking to Danny Wheeler?

Why did the OP get banned? Was he lying about speaking to Danny Wheeler?
Still curious about this one. Mods here tends to be quite fair, in my experience, so I'm sure there was a good reason.

Why did the OP get banned? Was he lying about speaking to Danny Wheeler?

Without going into too much, I will say that the OP was banned not for anything in this thread.

Simply put, there was a lot of drama. To quote Olivia Pope, it's been "handled." :)

I never did understand why Sammy was killed. Was it some kind of a thrill kill or robbery? I guess Bob was arrogant because he knew he was innocent. Probably offended thst he was accused and that was his way of lashing out. This would have been a good case for Matlock with Matlock defending Bob Bean!

I never did understand why Sammy was killed. Was it some kind of a thrill kill or robbery? I guess Bob was arrogant because he knew he was innocent. Probably offended thst he was accused and that was his way of lashing out. This would have been a good case for Matlock with Matlock defending Bob Bean!



It was a robbery I believe. Some guy shot him while sleeping and took his wallet

It was a robbery I believe. Some guy shot him while sleeping and took his wallet

Wow I never heard robbery before.

Bob Bean was national guard as was Frank Price, Guy Jackson Price's dad. You stated there were multiple shells recovered at the crime scene which is incorrect. The only shell casings recovered were from the shooting of a cow some miles away that were of the same caliber of the rifle Kirk Bell used to vandalize what he thought was an empty vehicle that Mr. Wheeler was asleep in. Mr. Bell was drunk and high that night. Mr. Price was only drunk proven by the drug test the army gave him on his return to duty from his leave visiting his parents with his new pregnate wife. He had no reason to shoot at or kill Mr. Wheeler. He stated under oath that Mr. Bell shot at the vehicle to vandalize it and killed Mr. Wheeler. He got in the driver's seat and tried to leave and Kirk ran to the car. The physical evidence that was recovered on the road verified his story but the sheriff and county attorney suppressed evidence and by Virginia laws it was allowed. Even the bullistics varified his testiminy. The .22 Kirk said that was used on the body of Mr. Wheeler was found to not be the gun. If Guy Price was involved it was at the request of his father and Bob Bean, both being on National Guard maneuvers that weekend.

Bob Bean was national guard as was Frank Price, Guy Jackson Price's dad. You stated there were multiple shells recovered at the crime scene which is incorrect. The only shell casings recovered were from the shooting of a cow some miles away that were of the same caliber of the rifle Kirk Bell used to vandalize what he thought was an empty vehicle that Mr. Wheeler was asleep in. Mr. Bell was drunk and high that night. Mr. Price was only drunk proven by the drug test the army gave him on his return to duty from his leave visiting his parents with his new pregnate wife. He had no reason to shoot at or kill Mr. Wheeler. He stated under oath that Mr. Bell shot at the vehicle to vandalize it and killed Mr. Wheeler. He got in the driver's seat and tried to leave and Kirk ran to the car. The physical evidence that was recovered on the road verified his story but the sheriff and county attorney suppressed evidence and by Virginia laws it was allowed. Even the bullistics varified his testiminy. The .22 Kirk said that was used on the body of Mr. Wheeler was found to not be the gun. If Guy Price was involved it was at the request of his father and Bob Bean, both being on National Guard maneuvers that weekend.

Hello -- Based on your name, I assume you are a relative of Guy Jackson Price, correct? I'm not sure what point you are trying to make here. Are you saying GJP is completely innocent in the crime of killing Sammy Wheeler? Also, are you implying that Bob Bean coordinated the hit on Sammy?

If Guy Price was involved it was at the request of his father and Bob Bean, both being on National Guard maneuvers that weekend.

I don't believe this at all. Guy Price's wife has repeatedly said (http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-71738.html) online:

My husband was with a "friend" from high school while he was on leave from the army. They were driving round looking at places they used to hang out when at one point they stopped and the "friend" got out of the car and shot at a parked vehicle. There was a man asleep inside who was hit and killed. My husband was stunned and but he keep his mouth shut to protect his friend. Six years later the "friend" was bragging to someone else, got picked up and said my husband did all the shooting. We used a public defender because we believed in the law and justice. Imagine our suprise when my husband, after being honest, went to jail and the other man was released and soon after ran. We were lucky and he is eligible for parole in 2012 but the laws are bad. They punish people who were in the wrong place and try to do right. My husband did not come forward that night because he feared what happened to your loved one. I guess he was just in a no win situation.

It was totally random.

I was one of the people that always thought Danny was innocent. His interview while full of colorful sayings came across to me as a guy who was fed up with the case having gone cold to the point where fingers were being pointed at him. I know a lot of people like Danny, no filter, just because he was on tv didn't mean he would change his personality to appease producers. That aspect also led me to believe he was innocent. He struck me as a good guy all around

I just saw the original unedited segment for the first time in a long, long time. And other than trying to find Sammy's killer, I have no idea why so much time and attention was focused on Bob Bean, Pat Snead, and Danny Wheeler. The segment makes it explicity clear that Bob Bean had an airtight alibi and couldn't have been the one to commit the murder. They do raise an interesting "hitman" angle considering one of Bean's teenage sons was taking pictures of Sammy just 4 days before his murder, but that too is ruled out by both Bean and law enforcement in the segment. Pat Snead did not have a concrete alibi of sorts, but Stack says she was ruled out by both the FBI and local law enforcement as a suspect. Danny Wheeler also had an airtight alibi and was seen bar hoping during the estimated time of death of Sammy. He too was ruled out as a suspect. At the very end of the segment Stack says that all 3 of them were ruled out by the FBI...so other than Jerry Springer-esque entertainment value, why the hell was there so much focus on them instead of what had happened to Sammy?

...so other than Jerry Springer-esque entertainment value, why the hell was there so much focus on them instead of what had happened to Sammy?

I don't think there is another reason.