Men jailed for the murder of Michael Wheeler
Two men have been handed life sentences for murdering a man they wrongly thought was a convicted paedophile
Last updated 13th Jun 2025
Mark Roberts, 39, of Juniper Close, Yeovil, and David Garland, 40, of no fixed abode, were convicted by a jury at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday 5 June.
Garland and Roberts were each found guilty of both the murder of Michael Wheeler and conspiracy to cause him grievous bodily harm with intent.
Garland had previously admitted preventing the lawful and decent burial of a dead body.
Today, Friday 13 June, Garland was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 32 years for murder. He was handed a two-year jail term for preventing the lawful and decent burial of a dead body, to be served concurrently.
Roberts was jailed for life with a minimum term of 27 years for murder.
There was no additional penalty for either man for conspiracy to commit GBH with intent.