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Justice? Two years have passed and the Wheelock family still have no answers.
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Friday June 08, 2007 13:56 by E B
An overview of Terence Wheelock case on the second anniversary of his arrest
Terence Wheelock was taken into custody on the 2nd of June 2005. The twenty year old man left Store Street station in a coma never to recover from the injuries that he received there and died in September 2005. His family is still waiting for an adequate explanation for what happened on that day in Store Street. The Gardai claim that Terence’s injuries were sustained while attempting suicide but the Wheelock family have disputed this and have launched a high profile campaign for an independent inquiry into Terence Wheelock’s death. The demand for an inquiry is both reasonable and fair in light of the information that has come into the public domain since June 2005. Many of the details of the events surrounding Terence Wheelock’s death have been well documented on Indymedia, and in The Village. More recently the case has received attention from the Sunday Tribune and a number of other mainstream media outlets. Nonetheless, it is worth reiterating some of the most striking features of the case. For instance the cell where Terence Wheelock fell into a coma was immediately renovated before it could be inspected by the family’s legal team. The clothes Terence was wearing that day, which were later found to be blood spattered, were taken away by the Gardai and left in conditions that undermined the value of the garments as forensic evidence. Custody records in the station were inexplicably amended and numerous other inconsistencies have been noted in the Garda version of events. Moreover, witnesses who were at Store Street and who later appeared at the Coroner’s Court have questioned the Gardai’s account of what took place. Even more significantly the Gardai’s assertion that Terence Wheelock had no marks or bruises on his body when he was in custody has been flatly contradicted by photographic evidence obtained by the family from the Mater hospital which clearly shows extensive bruising and lacerations all over the young man. The Campaign for Justice for Terence Wheelock is holding a peaceful protest this Saturday the 9th of June to mark the second anniversary of Terence Wheelock’s arrest and his subsequent death and to renew their call for an independent inquiry. The protest will meet at Sean McDermott Street church at 1 pm and then move to Store Street. Related Links: Motion for Wheelock Inquiry Passed by Dublin City Council | Community and Family March on the First Anniversary of Terence Wheelock's Death. | The Wheelock Family move out of Summerhill after continuing Garda intimidation | Campaign of intimidation against family of Terence Wheelock continues | June 2006: Justice For Terence Wheelock Protest at Store Street Garda Station | Fighting for Justice; Fighting for the truth: an interview with the Wheelocks May 2006: Wheelock Family Attacked by Gardai | Another death caused by Garda Hospitality? - The parents of John Moloney demand an independent inquiry The demand for an independent inquiry however is not solely based on the circumstantial and forensic evidence. The behaviour of the Gardai since Terence Wheelock’s death has completely undermined any faith that the family might have had in a Garda led investigation. As reported on Indymedia previously members of the Gardai have on numerous occasions taunted and harassed the Wheelock family and subjected them to regular overt and covert surveillance over the past two years. Unfortunately, there has been somewhat less zeal shown by those within the criminal justice system supposedly responsible for establishing the facts of the case. Firstly, the Department of Justice refused to make resources available to the Wheelocks so the evidence could be examined by independent forensic experts and true to form Minister McDowell did little more than utter meaningless blandishments and clichés. Secondly, extraordinary as it may seem, the internal Garda investigation into the death was, until recently, led by Oliver Hanley a Garda who served in Store Street for over fifteen years before being stationed elsewhere. Thirdly, although, the Coroner’s Court has had been convened sixteen times to look at the case this process has yielded far more heat than light and quite incredibly the Court had to be adjourned before Christmas when it became apparent that State Pathologist, Marie Cassidy, had completely overlooked the photographic evidence of injuries to Terence Wheelock. And at the most recent sitting last week the Wheelocks were informed that the evidence gathered by independent experts engaged by Yvonne Bamberry, the family’s lawyer, on the case would not be directly admissible to the Court. At each turn it seems that the Wheelocks' attempt to get justice is being frustrated and impeded. Following Terence Wheelock’s death the state asked the family to trust in due process. However, two years later the family are still waiting for a substantive, thorough and independent investigation let alone an indication that this case is been given the care and attention it deserves. The question then, on the second anniversary of the events that led to Terence Wheelock’s untimely death, is how long should the Wheelock family have to wait before they receive a credible account of what transpired in Store Street? Whatever the answer is to this question- and the State seems to favour delay-the Wheelocks, along with their neighbours, friends and supporters remain determined to find out what happened in June 2005 however long it takes. This singular determination is one of the most significant, but least remarked upon, aspects of the Wheelock case. Many people faced with malice, disdain, harassment and disinterest would understandably choose to retire and attend privately to their grief rather than struggle on for justice. It is, given the evidence at hand, not unreasonable to suggest that a number of Gardai were hoping or even calculating that this is exactly what would happen. Instead, the Wheelocks have, despite everything, built a strongly supported local campaign that has managed to draw the attention of human rights groups including Amnesty to the case alongside a growing number of activists, journalists and politicians. Without this effort Terence Wheelock would have become the name of another person who died in Garda custody (* see note) and the disturbing questions the case raises for us all about what happens behind cell doors would, in all likelihood, never have been brought into the public arena . George Orwell watching a needless death and the enormous loss of potential that this entailed was moved to write of witnessing “one life less, one world less”. In coping with the loss of a son and a brother, in fact of a whole world, while publicly fighting for justice the Wheelock family have displayed courage, dignity and a rare determination. The family and their campaign deserve our respect and our solidarity not just because of the injustice of this particular case but also because it allows us to begin to name and perhaps even address some of the abuses of power that people across Ireland are forced to suffer. The Campaign for Justice for Terence Wheelock is holding a peaceful protest this Saturday the 9th of June to mark the second anniversary of Terence Wheelock’s arrest and his subsequent death and to renew their call for an independent inquiry. The protest will meet at Sean McDermott Street church at 1 pm and then move to Store Street. * There have been at least 22 such deaths since 1997 in varying circumstances but rarely are these cases deemed worthy of sustained attention
by SF Mon Jun 11, 2007 23:33
A few shots of some of the Sinn Féin activists among the crowd on Saturday. Mary Lou McDonald has pledged continued support for the campaign to secure a proper independent inquiry. In her speech she made the point that turning up at rallies and making speeches, while important, is not nearly enough.
by JM Tue Jun 12, 2007 03:32 Rossport
Fair play to the Wheelock family and their neighbours, persisting with their dignified cause in the face of horrible facts and brutish ignorance by the State authorities.
by anon Thu Jun 14, 2007 17:45
great pictures.. fair play to the protest its the only way to get things done in this country..
by maura Wed Jun 20, 2007 15:24
Last friday a man in tralee garda station in co.kerry died of injuries after be arrested for a seual assault,.
by peader Thu Jul 12, 2007 13:54
terence was a good friend, and neighbour, like other kids in the area he was often harrassed by local police for nothing other than standing around cracking jokes, or playing music.
by Update Fri Jul 13, 2007 15:54
Some of the blood found on Terence Wheelock's t-shirt was not his own .... rather this blood has been matched by experts to that of a relative .... now doesnt that put an interesting slant on things!! Maybe there should be an independant enquiry conducted a little closer to home!!???
by Aragon Fri Jul 13, 2007 18:57
Wheelock found to have died by suicide - a serious blow to his family:
by Al Fri Jul 13, 2007 20:46
Well now much to ponder from today.
by Betty Fri Jul 13, 2007 20:59
I'd put the kleenex away and zip up for a while longer Al. I wouldn't imagine this is over yet. A 4-3 decision after the coroner directs them that it was suicide. Remember Donegal?
by Frank Hand Fri Jul 13, 2007 22:33
Aragon, the verdict isn't a blow for the family, they never expected much from the coroners court. The court served it’s purpose, it gave the case wide spread publicity.
by noel Fri Jul 13, 2007 22:46 innercity
al. dont get your knickers in a knot....
by ermintrude Sat Jul 14, 2007 20:51
The inquiry has revealed that the pathologist discovered bloodstains from a close relation on Mr. Wheelock's clothing.
by tony Sun Jul 15, 2007 13:48
yes a homicide did take place, and by no means where the gardai cleared, 3/4 after a hung jury ,
by logical solution Sun Jul 15, 2007 14:25
I have been following this thread and it seems obvious that some here don't believe this was suicide .
by tony Sun Jul 15, 2007 14:47
well has the family have publicly stated, this is the case, and which has widely been published they intend taking there case to the europeen convention on human rights,
by Observer Sun Jul 15, 2007 16:27
With respect to all those posting, would it be an idea to wait and see if the Garda Ombudsman decide to investigate and then await the outcome of their investigation.
by not Mon Jul 16, 2007 17:09
AL why did the gardai run the Wheelocks out of their home, doesn't make em look good?
by jim Mon Jul 16, 2007 19:46
yes i would agree with what observer has said.
by lisa Mon Jul 23, 2007 14:17
al, does'nt know what she's talking about, this person ws caught telling lies in the past in relation to terence death.
by justicia Mon Jul 23, 2007 15:26
People contributing to this discussion seem to be labouring under a misunderstanding as to the legal position of the Coroner.
by joe Mon Jul 23, 2007 15:58
what aload of rubbish.... terence wheelock was not " assaulted prior to coming in to contact with the gardai" he was assaulted by gardai as witness by neighbours and one of his friends who gave evidence to the coroners court, he had a damaged hand due to the fact that he had been assaulted by the same arresting gaurd the week befor, which was logged in the matear hospital which jounalists have published in sunday newpapers.
by nihethea Tue Jul 24, 2007 00:05
The pathologist's report clearly indicates that Mr. Wheeloch had been involved in an earlier altercation. The inference of what is revealed in the pathologist's report needs to be invesyigated even though it may be highly unconfortable for the Wheelock family.
by Al Tue Jul 24, 2007 03:14
Blah blah blah, same old story.
by Donal Tue Jul 24, 2007 17:27
al...al..al..al
by bill Fri Jul 27, 2007 18:50
The Garda ombudsman has just declared that they are to launch there own inquiry in to the death of terence, they stated a number of reasons for this,
by Al Sat Jul 28, 2007 14:32
Ah Donal, Donal, Donal. Making up evidence again are you?
by Donal Sat Jul 28, 2007 16:48
al.al al al...you really are fighting a lost cause.. EVERBODY knows what happened terence wheelock.
by observer Sat Jul 28, 2007 19:46
doaah al you've already stated that the british "quacks" where not allowed give evidence.
by Teresa O' D Sun Jul 29, 2007 01:10
Well, Donal, "everybody knows" that you will say anything that supports your hatred towards the Guards. And "Everybody knows" that you are in denial about anything that conflicts with your prejudices.
by Donal Sun Jul 29, 2007 15:31
evidnce of an assault befor terence came in to custody"...
by O'D Sun Jul 29, 2007 22:07
Donal,
by Donal Mon Jul 30, 2007 17:24
o 'd
by tracey Fri Aug 03, 2007 18:09 traceytow at hotmail dot com nth innercity
The Garda ombudsman is taken on this case.
by irene Sun Aug 05, 2007 20:42
lest not forget the wheelock family requested pictures of their son's body after seen extensive bruising
by observer Mon Aug 13, 2007 17:22
The wheelock family have recruited an independent engineer, Dublin-based J Desmond Kirwin Browne, to inspect the Garda cell where terence was allegedly discovered hanging with a cord from his tracksuit bottoms attached to a steel plated alarm panel.
by Al Mon Aug 13, 2007 22:25
No Donal your not telling Porkie Pies but you are neglecting many other facts about this case, twisting the evidence and asking questions that have simple answers.
by linda Mon Aug 13, 2007 23:10
your comments are outlandish and outrageous regarding the wheelock family
by jill Fri Oct 05, 2007 17:50
some very serious issues need to be adressed in the wheelock case , up the ombudsman can get to the bottom of this, with the wall of silence that exists with in the gardai.
by G Sat Oct 27, 2007 20:12
I don't understand the relevance of your question Franko. Are you suggesting that if he had previous convictions or a 'criminal record' that it's ok for the cops to kill him.
by teaman4 Sat Oct 27, 2007 22:00
The answer to each question is:
by Response Tue Oct 30, 2007 14:20
G ... why are you getting upset when someone asks the question around TW's criminal record? It seems that some people on this board are only content to answer/discuss the questions that would attempt to implicate the Gardaì. There was a considerible record there ... just like some of the other members of the family!!!
by paul Mon Nov 12, 2007 14:18
considerable record?
by G Mon Nov 12, 2007 20:45
'Response' - I'm not in the least bit upset. I will however repeat - what relevance does Franko's question have. Unless of course you're implying that it's ok for the cops to kill someone if they have a 'criminal record'. When 'teaman4' was checking the Pulse system, he might also have checked the penalties for each of the convictions - which one exactly has the death penalty as punishment?
by Anthony - indymedia.ie tech group Mon Nov 12, 2007 22:30
remember al is ip address was traced to store st garda station Al's IP address was not traced back to Store St. garda station. The IP address monitor is only turned on in cases of serious abuse of this site which didn't apply to Al whose posts kept to the editorial guidelines (for the most part). Al was always up-front about his occupation and place of work in his posts on indymedia.ie
by nel Mon Nov 19, 2007 14:21
"al has always been upfront about his occupation"
by foxey - hardwicke..street Sat Dec 29, 2007 23:35
al dosent seem to care about the facts in this case at all or the fact terence wheelock was murdered he is just hell bent on protecting his friends or work mates or whatever he wants to call them bottom line i think your a mad grass no supergrass charls bowden probably never had a patch on you i wonder what they let you away with for your valubale information drugs let you off with certain charges maybe kiddy fiddiling so much faith in the garda i know what they do to people in their custody i was subjected to beatings and left close to death first hand but u wouldent know anything about that would you snitch how do you sleep at night you twat go on squeaky
by rory Sun Dec 30, 2007 15:51
i understand you frustration foxey, i know that the fellas in store st , fitzgibbon st and all the other police station that they regularly dish out beating and break the law.
by Laurence O' Toole Fri Jan 04, 2008 17:33
It's understandable that gardai confiscate his clothes if the clothes are evidence in an alleged murder. They can't hand back the clothes to be further contaminated.
by Al Sat Jan 05, 2008 04:01
Wow, I havent posted since August but yet your still all interested in me. Im honoured. Either you love me or I have hit a nerve.
by Jim Davis Sun Jan 06, 2008 19:53
Does anyone have an idea of the timeline on the ombudsman's inquest?
by geraldo Mon Jan 07, 2008 15:40
al give it arrest you've been posting treads on this site since terence wheelock was in a coma you told blatant lies then . |
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Commemoration is at 1PM on Saturday 9th June.
(To get to Seán Mac Dermott Street from O'Connell Street, walk down Cathal Brugha Street, which is the turn off directly opposite the front door of the Royal Dublin Hotel and simply keep walking in a straight line for about 10mins. It's a good bit down, and the church will be on your left. )
people should read last Sunday Tribune article 3rd of June. it will get your blood boiling. at what certain members of the garda abuse towards family members.
one has to ask if this was Mc Dowells son. or a member of Paul Williams family. we would see summer saults be done to get justice
Agree about the blood boiling when you read about this (and the Moloney and other cases), but does the Sun Trib article have any information above and beyond that posted on Indymedia in the past? If you look at the links in the green box on the article you'll see in-depth interviews like this[1] in-depth interview by "Stoph" with Terence's mother and brother or this[2] moving interview by IMC Kevin with Laurence, one of Terence's brothers.
1. http://www.indymedia.ie/article/76362
2. http://www.indymedia.ie/article/75034
So, is there something extra in the Tribune uncovered by the above?
great article, wonder who wrote it...... it was very indept, informative, and revealing, the person who wrote this peice has hit it right on the head.
it has been a long two years since terence wheelocks death and the family have stuggled to carry there campaign, but a strong group off supporters and friends of a much liked family has spurred them on .. not to mention there determination,
which has been reinforced when you see these people involved in terence arrest driving around in squad cars in the area smiling like they hav'nt a care in the world.
The smiles will be wiped of there weasely sly faces when the truth comes out.
these people are dangerous that is evident when one of the arresting officers in terence arrest stormed the wheelock home a year later..
this backfired and enraged the community.. rightly so .. and there where seens of trouble with youth in the following weeks leading to a number of them charged with public order offences.
The campaign has come along way since then fair play to the family.. they have made it that bit harder for certain individuals to beat and murder people in there charge.. and get a way with it.
Another good turnout today for the march on the second anniversary of Terrence Wheelock's death in custody. Several hundred people, from the North Inner City and further afield, turned out to demand a public enquiry. The campaign mood remains determined and, as can be seen, it retains strong local support.
March Starts From Sean McDermott Street
Anarchist Banner - An Injury to One is an Injury to All
Crowd Gathers Outside Stort St. Garda Station
Larry Wheelock Addresses the Crowd
Elected Representatives - Tony Gregory, Joe Costello, Mary Lou McDonald and Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
The determination in the community was papable today, as large crowds gathered outside store st garda station to demand an inquiry in to the suspicious death of terence wheelock..
several hundred people from the community and elsewhere marched down gardiner st in a show of force and solidarity demanding an inquiry.
arrival st the station heard speachs from local TDs and deputy lord mayor, basically, stating that the garda explanation stinks and the urgent need for a pulic inquiry,
the endeavours of the wheelock family is unprecedented only for there steadfast determination in the face of oppression, this case would not of come to light ..
How many more case's like this one, have been brushed under the carpet.
we just dont know.
The john maloney case was also highlighted there son died in rathfarnam garda station in 2003 also in suspicous circumstances. They are also campaigning for an iquiry
The wheelock case is certainly not going away.
Public enquiries are a waste of time and more money!!! It's obvious this case doesn't warrant one! There are plenty of vested intrested groups slammiing the Gardai at the moment, you can be sure if there was any wrong doing they would be on it!!
Waste of time folk's!!!
dear krusty
full of shit.. the only vested interest outside store st today where the wheelock family and there local community and local TD,S .
"slamming the gardai" doooaaah why do you think that is???
everybody in that area of the nth innercity knows the police killed terence wheelock..
why do you think they turn out in such numbers every time.
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these protest s are getting bigger and bigger the wheelock family will no longer be ignored.
one thing is for sure if the family continue to be ignored,
store st gardai can look forward to an annual protest outside there station every year with increasing numbers of people.
fair play to them and there local community there is a great spirit there.
justice will be theres
This young man was beaten to death by the gardai and as the wsm banner said an injury to one is an injury to all. Justice needs to be done and if you knew what he and his family had gone through at the hands of the gards i'd hope you see that the gardai need to be held accountable for their actions.
IM delighted to see the working class of the North East Inner City and the mixed class of Anarchist action join forces,maybe for once the residents of the inner city will see how they are constantly exploited and stereotyped and abused by the "Gardai",since the heroin epidemic and scourge since the early 80s right through until the present day,its disgusting that the Wheelock family had to move out of their Summerhill home because of constant harrasment and abuse by the guards shining torches in their home windows at the early hours of the morning just because they had the courage to launch an investigation into the suspicious death of their son/brother etc..Once while suffering serious depression i stood on Matt Talbot Bridge,got dragged down,arrested under the mental health act,denied access to a doctor,and while being driven home by Gardai I was told if i wanted to kill myself I should go further down the Quays towards poolbeg where theirs less cameras and throw myself in if i wanted and stop wasting their time!!?,how proffesional!!?,and all the time my mother sobbing crying as they made a laugh of a seriously(at the time) neurotic depressive person from Summerhill Parade,I wish all the Wheelocks the best of luck and bravery for their courage in fighting the rogue elements of the Gardai,"Justice will prevail" Much support,a fellow townie!x
You all post comments here without any substantive evidence behind them. "the Gardai killed Terence Whelock" if you think this is so why are you calling for an inquiry, it's obvious you have made up your mind already so your comments are pointless! Such harassment, in fairness, if it were true shining torches in windows is not exactly something that would make people move! Time for ye to open your minds a little before making your judgments. The more I visit this site the more I see its a forum for Garda bashing!!! Open your minds!
Hmmm, if you're so confident that it's all nonsense you wouldn't be worried about the thought of an inquiry, which would surely clear the names of the saintly innocent Gardai ... and it's helpful to know that you have no problem with the Gardai harassing the family of a man who died in their custody in dubious circumstances by assaulting members of the family and intimidating them in their home. Your hysterical ravings, washed down with manic exclamation marks, will make absolutely no impression on anyone who knows the first thing about the facts of this case (which they can gather by reading this story and the other linked ones). Best just to give up and go away unless you actually have something serious to say.
you obviously have your own "vested interest" in this case..
you see krusty there are indepedent forensic examinations and photgraphic evidence that the state are trying to stop being introduced to the coroners court next month
that is why there is an urgent need for an independent inquiry so this important evidence can be introduced to this forum.
The reason for these independent experts you ask?
well krusty, the state forensic lab and the state patholigist neglected to examine important photgraps depicting extensive injuries,
and get this krusty.. the states forensic scientist a Mr Nortan told the inquest that he was instructed NOT to test blood he found on terence wheelock clothes..
The ploy thickens krusty....
The instructions came from the investigater Detective Superintendent Oliver Hanley (who spent 15 yrs at store st) who himself by the way objected on numerous ocassions at the coroners court to releasing terence wheelocks family his clothes, when they get them through the high court they find they are blood splattered hmm....
more krusty...
six repectable gardai in there important evdence to the inquest told the coroner after they stripped searched this healthy young man, that they seen no BRUISES nor did they see any blood on his clothes....
what is this significance krusty.. you ask?
well then the evidence dictates that he was assaulted some time after his arrest
its all documented and transripted at the inquest hearing.
These are only some of the pionts krusty .. other i will not get into they will be addressed at the future inquiry.
so i hope i have opened your mind to the need for an independent inquiry.
and if i havn't.....well i dont care.
The courages family of terence have been underestimated by the dark forces of the store st mafia..
just as they underestimated the spirit of the nth innercity
justice for terence
Parents of Terence Wheelock hearthbroken
Krusty maybe if you attended any of the meetings or demo's as I have you would have heard that the independent post mortem found substantial (and sickening) evidence and this isn't just Garda bashing,
By the way the harrasment the family went through was alot more than just shining torches through windows, they did some pretty nasty stuff including gesturing being hanged to Terrence's mother and trying to provoke some of the other family members into violence, it resulted in them having to leave their family home.
If you don't think this warrants an inquiry then I think you have some pretty messed up idea's about what the Gardai should be allowed get away with, it is a concern to everyone that's why at the demo you had local residents, anarchists, independent activists, Labour, Sinn Fein and many more.
This article was in the Times today,
Wheelock death inquiry urged
Politicians have added their voice to calls for an independent inquiry into the death of 20-year-old Terence Wheelock, who died after being found unconscious in a Garda station.
Gardaí say he attempted to hang himself with a cord from his tracksuit bottoms in June of 2005. He was later taken to the Mater hospital and died three months later.
Mr Wheelock's family, however, say these allegations are untrue and insist he was mistreated in custody.
Hundreds of people gathered in support of the Wheelock family at Seán McDermott Street church on Saturday and marched to Store Street Garda station where they held a peaceful protest. Mr Wheelock's family say there is important evidence relating to how Terence was treated by gardaí before his death, along with significant information relating to blood stains on his clothes, which need to be addressed.
"We are calling on the Government once again for the establishment of a full independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Terence's death," said Terence's brother, Larry Wheelock.
A number of politicians expressed support for the family's call, including Independent TD Tony Gregory, Labour TD Joe Costello and Sinn Féin MEP Mary Lou McDonald.
A date for the resumption of an inquest into the death has been set for mid-July after calls for evidence to be submitted from an independent postmortem were rejected by the Dublin City Coroner
Copytheft from the Irish Times
It was interesting to note yesterday that there was an increased open surveilence of the protest yesterday by local members of the gardai.
Also there where some shady CIA types there in suits (hottest day of the year) reading news papers .
may be the paper was more interesting than the protesting march. because the did not look up eyes hiding behind there shades.
seriously though gardai could be seen jeering out store st windows, and gardai in marked patrol cars could be seen pionting out people in the crowd... not that it is going to deter anyone
it just goes to show that certain elements think they are a law on to themselves and can do what they like.
Local Gardai take notes and monitor the crowd.
smiling gardai at the protest
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