Bursztajn, a clinical psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School who was interviewed for the film, said when trauma doesn't heal, it can have catastrophic consequences. Schuler stopped at a gas station looking for fast-acting pain medication -- perhaps for an untreated tooth abscess, the film speculates -- and might have tried to kill the pain with a bottle of vodka that the Schulers carried with them on vacation trips. She warns that not all those who have upsets in life will end up like Schuler. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2014, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2014. I disagree and found the book reveals the helplessness that her family feel at losing loved ones at the hand of a proven drunk and drugged driver, and their pain at not being able to get the answers they deserve. Diane Schuler was able to do so. "Wrong way Mom Drunk and High". "It's a kind of fundamental perfectionism, so that life becomes unbearable in some ways," forensic psychiatrist Dr. Harold Bursztajn told ABCNews.com. Bruno Dekrem. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. ", "A psychiatric disorder can affect all of us, even people who look like they are functioning very well.". You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Hes suicidal, Dominic Barbara said of Schuler. This made me instantly suspect that there were marital troubles. Diane was a 36-year-old account executive, bringing home around $100,000 at the time of the crash. I think she took one the last night of the camping trip, or maybe had been taking them, and the Ambien caused the confused fugue state she ended up in which could be the reason she drank from the vodka bottle. He alleges the highway was badly designed and inadequately sign-posted, which enabled his wife to drive the wrong way into traffic, according to the New York Post. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. The sadness of course is that no-one will ever know exactly what happened in the days leading up to and following the crash. For several years before I got sober, I would awaken to three or four stiff (double alcohol at minimum) drinks before getting showered and dressed for work. What you may not know is that this version of the story comes from the perspective of the Bastardis - the oft forgotten family who suffered their own tragedy that day. This is a carousel with slides. Warren Hance told his sister, Diane Schuler, to pull over and wait for him to pick them up. People who knew her reported her to be a devoted mother and wife, and a credit to her job. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Failed to remove flower. She couldn't see" and, "I flew out of the car like superman. The writing is very basic but gets the point across. The Long Island mother who drove bombed out of her mind with a minivan full of kidstriggering a head-on collision that killed 8routinely bellied up to the bar and griped about her failing marriage and stressful job, a drinking buddy told The Post. That makes it even more tragic.. Schuler, 36, was driving her brother's Ford minivan home to West Babylon, L.I., after a camping trip in upstate Sullivan County when she somehow entered the Taconic State Parkway on the wrong ramp. I also understand their anger and desire to find answers. Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2012. Michael Bastardi Jr. On July 26, 2009 Diane Schuler packed up the campsite, piled five children into her minivan and headed for home on Long Island after a weekend of camping, a drive that should have taken two hours from upstate, NY. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her daughter, Diane E. Hance-Schuler, granddaughters, Erin M. Schuler, Emma, Alyson, and Kate Hance. HAWTHORNEAs the family of Diane Schuler is now claiming that autopsy results on her body are not accurate and that an underlying medical condition may have caused her to have the crash that killed eight people including herself, Westchester County Medical Examiner Dr. Millard Hyland said he stands by those findings. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Select a location to see product availability. C.J. First breach in picture of Schuler as untroubled, Posted by Lawrence Auster at August 06, 2009 02:59 PM |, Reflections humorous and serious on the British character . Toxicology reports showed she had a blood alcohol level of .19 over twice the legal limit . Sorry! For the first time, filmmaker Garbus interviews eyewitnesses, first responders, investigators and medical and psychiatric experts and draws on surveillance footage, family photos, news clips and expert testimony to explore events surrounding the crash to see how things went so wrong. On July 26, 2009 Diane Schuler killed herself and seven others when she drove the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway. A system error has occurred. ", "Too young, and too soon," the Rev. Diane Schuler, a mother and aunt with her children and her sister's children in a min-van, goes the wrong way on the Taconic Parkway in Westchester county and plows into an SUV head-on killing three in the SUV and 4 children and herself in the mini-van. After Schuler left the campground, she was next seen at a McDonalds 11 miles away in Liberty, where witnesses also said she did not seem intoxicated, according to State Police Lt. Domenick Chiumento. "I'm still numbed," said neighbor Joseph O'Donald, 79. She didnt just wake up one morning with a drug problem and capable of drinking that much alcohol. Anolik spoke to reporters after a morning meeting with the Westchester County district attorney. Daniel Schuler and Barbara publicly attributed Diane Schuler's erratic driving to a medical issue, such as a stroke. It even offers a theory as to why in the aftermath of the crash despite there being three families claiming to want the truth, in the end only the Bastardis actually meant what they said. It might have been that she didnt even smoke pot that day. But owner Ann Scott insisted that such revelers are immediately thrown off the premises. Diane, her daughter, and two of her nieces died immediately upon impact. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Had she lived she'd be in jail on second degree murder charges. memorial page for Diane E. Hance Schuler (13 Nov 1972-26 Jul 2009), Find a Grave Memorial ID 240061915, citing Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury . The end of the book reveals Mike Bastardi's own theory about how Diane Schuler came to be driving drunk and stoned at 85 mph in the wrong direction. Three men in the SUV she hit - Guy Bastardi, 49, Michael Bastardi, 81 . The vehicles seemed to explode as they hit. The campground owner said nothing seemed amiss. Diane's husband lied to her and said he was going to the camper a day early but it was discovered that he did not. Doubtless, Mr. Barbara will come up with a way to explain that. "It's a puzzle," Bursztajn added. Her husband, Daniel, took his pick-up . Diane Schuler was a mother of two small children who loaded her own kids and three others into her minivan for a long drive home from a camping trip. Daniel Schuler has maintained a round-the-clock vigil at Bryans bedside since the crash. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Nearly two years ago, Diane Schuler drove the wrong way on the Taconic Parkway in New York and crashed her minivan into an oncoming S.U.V. It could have been any family that day, but it was my husband's and this is his story. "She was not someone who was mean. There was an error deleting this problem. While many people questioned why the Bastardi's felt so much anger towards the other victims, the Hance's, after reading the book I understand why. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Amazon has encountered an error. A good look at the other family's side of the story. July 26, 2011— -- Two years after the horrific Taconic State Parkway crash, the husband of Diane Schuler is suing New York State and the father of three nieces who were killed when the Long Island mother drove the wrong way, slamming head-on into another vehicle and killing eight. There is no greater pain than having lost my father and brother from the senseless act of a drunk driver. But was that true? I agree with other readers that there was a lot of venom in this writing. "You can't imagine how complex that question is. Its a fat soluble drug and can remain in a person's fat cells for weeks. Anne Cuozzo, 37, who has lived across the street from the Schulers for seven years, said, We never saw [Diane] drunk. "Something was wrong. Schuler, 36, was driving her brother's Ford minivan home to West Babylon, L.I., after a camping trip in upstate Sullivan County when she somehow entered the Taconic State Parkway on the wrong ramp. said "People suffer in silence.". Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Eventually, she collided with an SUV, killing the four children she had in the car with her, the three adults in the other car, and herself. Diane Schuler was drunk claims sources to New York press today. There are so many bizzare theories and conjecture that seem to have been fabricated from midair by Daniel's lawyer and his felonious PI. Her five-year-old son Brian survived and is hospitalized. She is known as the main subject of the Taconic State Parkway crash back in 2009. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Evidence that proves Diane Schuler did not take alcohol or drugs. I was what is called a fully functional alcoholic, performing my daily duties and tasks in a manner that was acceptable to my employer and co-workers. He also alleges in his lawsuit that the Chevy Trailblazer the family had borrowed from his brother-in-law Warren Hance, was faulty. Rather it is, one suspects much like the Bastardis themselves, straightforward, plain-speaking and matter of fact. ", Another neighbor, Steve Shaughnessy, 34, called the accident "beyond terrible.". There is a quote from Eileen. A caller to WABC/Channel 7 said the campground at Hunters Lake where Schuler and her family regularly stayed is a known boozing area, where wild parties are the norm. Upon release of Diane Schuler's toxicology report both Diane's husband and her brother lawyer up and refuse to cooperate with the investigation in any meaningful way. "The problem is, it doesn't work for very long," Bursztajn said. But no no, Diane doesn't drink and no one will even discuss the pot. Sources have come forward to say that Diane was unhappy in her marriage, felt trapped, and was aware her husband was having an affair (the babysitter at the press conference who later moved in)? "People said she seemed so normal," Bernstein said. The film follows Schuler's husband, Daniel, and her sister-in-law, Jay Schuler, who for two years have been trying to clear her name, insisting a medical emergency was to blame. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I looked at the title and wondered if the Bastardi family were able to find answers not in Jackie's book. If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond. A New York mother who lost all three of her children in a horrific wrong-way drunk . Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. We have set your language to "That is not consistent with who Diane was," Bursztajn said. How does a person go from being like a sister to me -- adored by my girls and cherished by my husband -- to being the one who ruined our lives? Thanks for contacting us. He said Diane Schuler took the five children in her car that day because everyone trusts her with kids . Friends said she smoked marijuana at night to help her sleep but that Schuler showed no signs of alcoholism. And yet look what happened. "People always ask how I feel about Diane," Hance told the magazine. No criminal charges are expected since Schuler died in the crash. I bought this book to see the Bastardi family's side of things. I read this strictly to get more info on this tragic case. Torrington, CT and Stony Creek: Diane Schuler calls Jackie Hance. Schuler was also killed, along with her 2-year-old daughter Erin. I think it does however give an insight into the less publicized victims of the tragedy; Guy and Michael Bastardi Sr. Neither is it objective or balanced and why should it be? Okay, so the prose is a bit clunky at times but I don't imagine Jeanne Bastardi ever thought she'd ever find herself writing a book and certainly not on a subject with such raw emotions as this. Several drivers flashed their lights and honked to get Schuler's attention. This book deals with the Bastardi family. There is a problem with your email/password. Fatal N.Y. wrong-way crash relatives still seek truth. He claims Diane was sober and just fine, perfectly capable of caring for five children and getting home. Large pictures of the victims were at the altar. A new report says Diane Schuler was drunk and had marijuana in her during that horrid Taconic Parkway crash that killed eight people. And it would be reasonable to ask that Daniel Shueler not profit from the acts of his wife that day. AbeBooks, an Amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and out-of-print books. "She didn't indicate specifically what was bothering her, but obviously something was wrong because her brother did ask her to pull over," said State Trooper James Murphy, lead investigator into Westchester's worst highway accident in 75 years. Others in her life do not report seeing her drink alcohol to excess. Judging from Daniel Schulers recent pictures and the one (attached here) where hes walking and talking with a lawyer, he seems like a guy whos protecting himself from lawsuits. What I found was a book that created conflicting emotions for me. Warren John Hance 1938 - 2021. These kids are in the valley of heaven.". The email does not appear to be a valid email address. It's too bad no one has written a detailed account of this accident which to this day remains somewhat of a mystery as to how and why it happened. "The family needs your support. The collision occurred after the troubled West Babylon resident drove south for 1.7 miles in the northbound lanes of the Taconic Parkway. Hes suicidal, Dominic Barbara said of Schuler. I pray that both the Bastardi and Hance families find the peace they are looking for. Some of the other reviews suggest that the anger that Jeanne Bastardi documents is unwarranted. On July 26, 2009, Diane Schuler, 36, was driving the wrong way down the Taconic State Parkway in New York when her minivan slammed into an SUV, killing Diane, her young daughter, three nieces, and three passengers in the other vehicle. My father taught me how important family is. Additional reporting by Amber Sutherland, Rebecca Rosenberg, Kieran Crowley, Perry Chiaramonte and Larry Celona. . The Hance girls attended elementary school in the Floral Park-Bellerose School District, said school superintendent Lynn Pombonyo. Resend Activation Email. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations in Eileens name to The Hance Family Foundation P.O. "When people feel burdened and depressed and hopeless," she said, "it's not shameful to reach out and get help. It was a profound catastrophe.". Sullivan. We've received your submission. . Schulers wife Diane was drunk and high on marijuana when she drove the wrong way for almost two miles on a highway before smashing head-on into an SUV, killing herself and seven others, a prosecutor said. "I still can't believe it's them.". I was curious to learn the story of the other victims in this senseless and mostly unexplained "accident" on a beautiful New York summer Sunday afternoon. Minutes before the deadly crash, Hance's 8-year-old daughter, Emma, had called her mother to say, "Something's wrong with Aunt Diane.". "She lost touch with reality," he speculated. A 1.75-liter bottle of Absolut was found in Schulers wrecked Ford Windstar after the fiery July 26 smash-up, which killed her, her 2-year-old daughter, her three young nieces and three Yonkers men in the SUV she hit. Failed to delete memorial. According to her obituary, she doesn't appear to have been married at the time. Finally, Daniel Schuler recently stated that his wife wasnt a drinker and suggested that perhaps diabetes or other health problems were to blame. What I found was a book that created conflicting emotions for me. "She had contacted her brother two hours before to say she wasn't feeling well" NY State police conference (7/27/09)"A drunk driver did not do this to your family," Daniel Schuler (9/1/09)** This book is based on the facts and information as presented to the family from the state police investigators, district attorney's office, private investigators, medical examiners, and other sources as listed. Daniel says in the documentary that he never wanted kids. I found this book when I finished Jackie Hance's book about the tragedy. During that call, Hance spoke with one of his daughters, but he never indicated to us that she told him Schuler had been drinking or smoking, Chiumento said. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Immediately after the accident, people involved begin to act very oddly. Rounding a curve in the road, she rocketed head on into an oncoming SUV. She eventually crashed into an oncoming SUV . Schuler entered the wrong side of the Taconic Parkway, then drove at 70 mph for nearly two miles. The Long Island mother was driving home from a camping trip when she got on the Taconic and drove nearly two miles in the wrong direction before plowing head-on into an SUV. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. #dianeschuler #somethingiswrongwithauntdiane Diane Schuler left a family campground with her daughter, son, and two nieces to head home. . Dad gets up early and leaves with the dog. We need to find out what her husband, brother, and other family members know, he added. Jackie Hance, Diane Schuler's sister-in-law and the mother of three of the children killed in the accident, published the novel "I'll See You Again" in 2013. Were they drinking and doing drugs? Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Because we have never known Diane to be anything but a responsible and caring mother and aunt, this toxicology report raises more questions than it provides answers for the accident., Jackies mom, Phyllis Spagnuolo, told The Post, The Hance family had no idea of what went on on the other side of the family. to us that she told him Schuler had been drinking or smoking, Chiumento said. Leading up to the crash, it appeared as though Schuler was behaving normally. I'm sorry but losing your three babies is very different than losing your elderly father yet they never allowed Jackie those feelings. Diane Schuler The "Perfect Mom" Drove Her Van Full Of Kids Into A Head-On Collision For Unknown Reasons. Duane H. Schuler St. Nazianz - Duane H. Schuler, age 67, a St. Nazianz resident, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Holy Family Medical. "There are no easy words," he said. "Diane could not forgive her mother or herself," he said. Verify and try again. English Her minivan collided with an SUV, resulting in the deaths of Schuler, her daughter, her three nieces, and three passengers in the other car. On Sunday, July 26, 2009, Diane Schuler set off in her car toward home on Long Island, a drive she had made numerous times before. This book is odd for a few reasons. Third, most husbands would help their wives out when they have a huge vanload of kids to return to their homes after camping. Scott also said Schuler appeared sober the morning she drove away with the kids and was not known to have boozed at the site. Any person who was aware that she was drinking is an accomplice, said Irving Anolik, lawyer for the Bastardi and Longo families. "She was not someone who gave up. . Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. . Not someone who was bad. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Schuler was canonized by her family, who challenged the autopsy results, and vilified by those who called her a reckless drunk and even a "scumbag.". It could have been any family that day, but it was my husband's and this is, actually produce conflicting documentation. Schuler crashed about four hours after leaving a Sullivan County campground at around 9:30 a.m. as she was taking the kids back home. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Daniel Schuler, who has asked that his wife's body be exhumed, has maintained all along that she was a perfect wife and mother with no alcohol problems. Learn more about merges. After Schuler left the campground, she was next seen at a McDonalds 11 miles away in Liberty, where witnesses also said she did not seem intoxicated, according to State Police Lt. Domenick Chiumento. This story has been shared 170,718 times. For the last couple of months, she didnt appear to be a happy woman.. Garbus attempts to piece together the psychological puzzle of Schuler's state of mind before the 2009 accident, one of the worst in state history. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Long Island mother Diane Schuler was stoned and drunk when she plowed into the Bastardis` SUV, going the wrong way on the Taconic Parkway. On July 26, 2009, Diane Schuler left the New York campground where she was vacationing and began her trip home to Long Island with her two children and three nieces in tow. I hope someday this mystery gets untangled. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240061915/diane-e-schuler. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Drag images here or select from your computer for Diane E. Hance Schuler memorial. This is the story of the infamous Taconic Parkway crash but if you're reading this review then you already knew that.
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