Robert and Frieda Wheatley: Murder on North Holman

"Robert and Frieda Wheatley:Murder on North Holman" is the debut episode of From the Vault: A True Crime Podcast. The episode details the 1988 murders of Robert and Frieda Wheatley, who were found murdered in their home in Portland, Oregon, on August 29, 1988.

Background
There were multiple delays in the writing process of the episode, as there were few available sources with comprehensive information on the case. The investigative agency declined to release the case file, as the investigation is still open.

Jason was able to interview an individual who was close to the Wheatleys, and they were initially planned to serve as a guest for the episode. A detailed account of the investigation, and the mentioning of new, previously unreleased details about events leading up to the murders was provided by the source. The nature of the information led to the decision to withhold their identity and not to release the interview.

Synopsis
The backgrounds of Robert and Frieda were discussed, including Frieda's determination to succeed as a single parent before she married Robert. Robert's involvement in a "shady" night club is also discussed, as well as the fact that prior to their deaths, some tension had formed in their marriage. His attempts to sell the couple's home, as well as a prospective buyer's suspicious visits to the residence.

Robert and Frieda's bodies were located two days after they were murdered, on August 29, 1988. Both had been bound and strangled in the basement of their home. The house exhibited signs of robbery, and items including an ATM card and their vehicle were absent. It also appeared that their killer or killers had spent a significant amount of time inside, as dirty dishes were left in the sink.

Based on the statements of the source, the possibility of Robert organizing the crime was suggested. Heavily dependent on his wife, Mr. Wheatley had made claims that he could not live without Frieda. Divorce papers that she planned to file were left in the kitchen suggested he had possibly been aware of the issue before their deaths. The source revealed Robert had potentially been involved, organizing the murder of Frieda and himself.