To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. What Happened To Aunt Diane? Taconic Crash Body Of Diane Schuler Sullivan. Having said that, the sections which deal with the Bastardis struggling against - in their view - lies, corruption, cover ups and self-interest in an attempt to get to truth are very well done and provide a lot of extra details that you won't have come across elsewhere. "This is a road she could have done blindfolded," she said. Diane's niece died in the hospital . "She lost touch with reality," he speculated. Eileen K. McKeough, 69, of Torrington, CT, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, October 5, 2013 after being stricken at the home of her brother, Joe in Stony Creek. The purse: In the documentary pause it at the photo of the Vodka bottle. Diane Schuler was able to do so. 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 . . I would lose coherence in my speech, become physically unstable and mentally unbalanced. "We are all coming together in faith," said the Rev. There is no greater pain than having lost my father and brother from the senseless act of a drunk driver. I wish there was a more in-depth written study of this case. And yet look what happened. Resend Activation Email. She is known as the main subject of the Taconic State Parkway crash back in 2009. Scott also said Schuler appeared sober the morning she drove away with the kids and was not known to have boozed at the site. Schuler, her daughter and three nieces, and the three passengers in the oncoming SUV were killed. #dianeschuler #somethingiswrongwithauntdiane Diane Schuler left a family campground with her daughter, son, and two nieces to head home. Her marriage seemed a bit rocky, and I think she felt trapped by it, the friend said of Schulers relationship with her husband, Daniel, a Nassau County public-safety officer. For nearly two miles, Schuler was driving the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway. I think what was really going on was that they were so much in grief and were just not able to come forward. Diane's medical records chronicle a woman with pain issues and insomnia. GREAT NEWS! Diane was a type A control freak who had to have things her way and had a hard time relaxing. This is the story of the infamous Taconic Parkway crash but if you're reading this review then you already knew that. Please try again. You really get a sense of the family's grief, particularly the son who lost his father and brother. Two elderly men and one of the men's middle aged son were killed while driving on an expressway on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The birth of Kasey Rose came after Jackie had been pushed to the brink of taking her own life due to the grief from the loss of their daughters, Emma, 8; Alyson . The Bastardi family are right in wanting justice. 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. C.J. Diane Schuler: The "Perfect PTA" Mom Who Killed 8 With Her Van I bought this in order to fill in some gaps in the story of this tragedy and the book does do that. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Diane Schuler (240061915)? ", "A psychiatric disorder can affect all of us, even people who look like they are functioning very well.". Also, I havent seen any statement by Daniel lSchuler saying he was driving back home to Long Island at the same time that his wife was.]. "She was not someone who was mean. But no no, Diane doesn't drink and no one will even discuss the pot. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. . "She was not someone who gave up. Wrong-Way Crash Mom Was a Pothead: Report - NBC New York Her minivan collided with an SUV, resulting in the deaths of Schuler, her daughter, her three nieces, and three passengers in the other car. The passing scene and what it's about viewed from the traditionalist politically incorrect Right. Psychiatrist Bursztajn said Schuler was the worst kind of perfectionist who learned to self medicate. Her five-year-old son Brian survived and is hospitalized. There is no greater pain than having lost my father and brother from the senseless act of a drunk driver. Only her son Bryan, then 5, survived. Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2012. I read the other book "I'll See You Again" that focuses on the Hance family and I watched the HBO documentary. The tox levels prove she was drinking and smoking weed within an hour of the crash. Please try again later. Box 20795 Floral Park, NY 11002 or at www.hancefamilyfoundation.org. Just wishing it was not true does not change anything. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. "It's possible there was some sort of a medical condition," he said. 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. I especially remember when he told me that my brother will "alwaysbe [my] brother" and that I should always be there for him--and that my brother would always be there for me. Minutes before the deadly crash, Hance's 8-year-old daughter, Emma, had called her mother to say, "Something's wrong with Aunt Diane.". "People said she seemed so normal," Bernstein said. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. I think it does however give an insight into the less publicized victims of the tragedy; Guy and Michael Bastardi Sr. This account has been disabled. The Hance girls attended elementary school in the Floral Park-Bellerose School District, said school superintendent Lynn Pombonyo. Ada Hart. I could swear it was mentioned in the documentary somewhere that Diane Schuler had an Rx for Ambien bc she had trouble sleeping. In keeping the promise that I made to my father, I hope this book can in some way speak for my brother, Guy, and my father. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her daughter, Diane E. Hance-Schuler, granddaughters, Erin M. Schuler, Emma, Alyson, and Kate Hance. Additional reporting by Amber Sutherland, Rebecca Rosenberg, Kieran Crowley, Perry Chiaramonte and Larry Celona. 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? The whole affair just wreaks of selfish parenting, lies, substance abuse, dirty money, cover ups and vitriol. Drunkenness was evident: a blood alcohol content of 0.19 with 6 grams . 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. Was Diane Schuler's body ever exhumed? Has her son ever - reddit Fatal N.Y. wrong-way crash relatives still seek truth - USATODAY.com Several drivers flashed their lights and honked to get Schuler's attention. Try again later. This story has been shared 170,718 times. I have three daughters of my own, and if they all died at once in a wreck, I don't think I could even communicate with anyone about anything. She couldn't see" and, "I flew out of the car like superman. Daniel Schuler filed a lawsuit Monday against the state in the New York Court of Claims, arguing that the highway was poorly designed [] Diane Schuler, Wrong-Way Crash Mom: Got Sick Twice Before Collision Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. "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. The campground owner said nothing seemed amiss. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our, HENRICK KAROLISZYN, Edgar Sandoval and SAMUEL GOLDSMITH, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. I found this book when I finished Jackie Hance's book about the tragedy. On that bright sunny day 10 years ago, families were shattered in a fiery crash that killed . Certainly not to drive straight, wrong side of the road or not. A good look at the other family's side of the story. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The Tragic Story Of Diane Schuler: Could Auto-Brewery Syndrome Have Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. He tells his aunt repeatedly, "Mommy's head hurt. After driving 1.7 miles (2.7 km), Diane Schuler struck a 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer head-on at 85 mph. Diane Schuler was a 36-year-old woman from New York. . He said he has yet to speak to Warren and Jackie Hance, who were not at the service, and is praying for the right thing to say. Warren John Hance 1938 - 2021. The HBO documentary There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane attempted to give us insight as to what motivated Diane Schuler's unthinkable actions on July 26th 2009. They were very friendly. I would posit that's what she mixed her Absolut Vodka with that was found in the van rubble. I truely feel for their loss and pain. Schuler's son, Bryan, who suffered a severe head injury that left him with ocular nerve palsy, has said he has no memory of the accident. I agree with other readers that there was a lot of venom in this writing. She is an active volunteer in the Catholic Schools her children attend, is a board member of the Town Youth Lacrosse Program, and is a dedicated Children's Rights Advocate.Jeanne and Michael live in upstate New York with their children. Bruno Dekrem. ", Dr. Carol Bernstein, associate professor of psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine, said, "the reality is anybody can snap. If the driver were alive today the charges would have been second-degree murder, Anolik said. A person not used to drinking daily would not have the ability to drink the amount Diane had in her system when she died. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. Finally, Daniel Schuler recently stated that his wife wasnt a drinker and suggested that perhaps diabetes or other health problems were to blame. "The problem is, it doesn't work for very long," Bursztajn said. I pray that both the Bastardi and Hance families find the peace they are looking for. cemeteries found in Westbury, Nassau County, New York, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. What went wrong with Aunt Diane? "Little Brian is doing good," said a family friend, who asked not to be named. "I just wanted one of us to be with the girls, and I didn't care who was there, me or him, if I had to kill him, or if he had to kill me, I just wanted one of us to be there," she said. Blowing horns, flashing lights, and waving arms did nothing to deter her. She left the campground on that day with all five children in the Ford Windstar owned by her brother. 2009 Taconic State Parkway crash - Wikipedia "I still can't believe it's them.". Weve updated the security on the site. Friends may call on Eileens family from 12-2 pm, Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main Street, Warrensburg. Schuler was also killed, along with her 2-year-old daughter Erin. My wife did not even know that I drank at that time of day. Does that make one way better or more right than the other? Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. 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. Jackie Hance Suicide Taconic State Parkway Mom - Hollywood Life 0 cemeteries found in Westbury, Nassau County, New York, USA. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. ; please feel free to email the website for information. But everything had gone drastically awry in the life of Diane Schuler on Sunday, between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 in that afternoon. I would just be a zombie!! Had she sought help, the tragedy might have been averted. Accounts taken from actual police reports, witness statements, depositions, and investigators.Takes a look at the failure of the justice system and the making of a cover up. Evidence that proves Diane Schuler did not take alcohol or drugs. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Diane Schuler's brother: We didn't know she was drunk and high before 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Daniel Schulers lawyer insisted to Fox 5 that his clients wife had not been a heavy drinker or drug user and that their were no problems in the marriage. Only one child survived the crash when the mini van collided head on with a SUV driven by Guy Bastardi. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Diane E. Hance Schuler memorial. Up until now the story had been all about the Schulers and the Hances; if the Bastardis wanted their story told they were going to have to do it themselves. Part 9: Diane Schuler and the Taconic Parkway Collision Theory- Suicide Diane Schuler's husband did not buy any of these police reports. 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. Her van was later spotted by several motorists driving erratically along Route 17 and I-87. for more information visit taconictragedy.us. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her daughter, Diane E. Hance-Schuler, granddaughters, Erin M. Schuler, Emma, Alyson, and Kate Hance. Michael Realmuto of the state police. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. "She was very good at her job, and she was a take-charge person, too.". It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. Try again later. They also jump to many conclusions that can't be proved as long as Daniel Schuler keeps lying and changing his story. But was that true? August 6, 2009 6:36am. The Mystery Of Aunt Diane And The 2009 Taconic State Parkway Crash - Ranker There is a quote from Eileen. This is the story of the infamous Taconic Parkway crash but if you're reading this review then you already knew that. Neither is it objective or balanced and why should it be? Just like everyone else, this is news to us . During that call, Hance spoke with one of his daughters, but he never indicated . The truth that Daniel Schuler, Dianne's husband, has tried so hard to hide from the world and probably from himself is coming out. Had she lived she'd be in jail on second degree murder charges. 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. Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2013. I understand the Bastardi family was devastated but some of their behaviour was unseemly as well. 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. A caller to WABC/Channel 7 said the campground at Hunters Lakewhere Schuler and her family regularly stayedis a known boozing area, where wild parties are the norm. Yes, something was wrong with Aunt Diane. Diane Schuler timeline: 10 years later, mystery shrouds Taconic crash Diane Schuler's Hidden Life: When Functional Addiction Turns to Tragedy Doubtless, Mr. Barbara will come up with a way to explain that. A new report says Diane Schuler was drunk and had marijuana in her during that horrid Taconic Parkway crash that killed eight people. July 13, 2011 12:40 pm. "Wrong way Mom Drunk and High". Fatal N.Y. wrong-way crash relatives still seek truth. I especially remember when he told me that my brother will "alwaysbe [my] brother" and that I should always be there for him--and that my brother would always be there for me. This condition would account Diane's apparent lack of prior alcoholic behaviors. In the smoldering vehicle and twisted metal scattered along the highway, lay the bodies of eight people. We have set your language to The car contained her own two kids and three nieces. I believe she drank and smoked pot with her husband on weekends and camping trips. Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2013. 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. 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. Recommended. The HBO documentary There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane attempted to give us insight as to what motivated Diane Schuler's unthinkable actions on July 26th 2009. Anyone with a hangover and red weed eyes would understand this behaviour. And it would be reasonable to ask that Daniel Shueler not profit from the acts of his wife that day. The rabid defense of a woman who chose to drive drunk and high with five little ones in her car, her shady husband who's trying to cover his own ass and make a little money on the side, Diane's brother Warren who likely knew she was stoned out of her mind and thought he'd save her from a DUI. He said Diane Schuler took the five children in her car that day because everyone trusts her with kids . I bought this in order to fill in some gaps in the story of this tragedy and the book does do that. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240061915/diane-e-schuler. Schuler had borrowed the red minivan from her sister-in-law, Jackie Hance, and had promised to get her niece back for a ballet lesson. "After the fact, we can see the breakdown patients suffer when they feel they have to be great, otherwise they are no good. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. My brother was always there for me. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The Hances were Diane Schulers family. "You can't imagine how complex that question is. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Add to your scrapbook. This story has been shared 121,242 times. One of the saddest news stories of the summer just got sadder the husband of Diane Schuler, whose wrong-way drunk-driving crash killed her and seven others, tells New York Magazine he still . I didn't like the parts of the book where they discuss as a family the little boy who survived in an almost insulting and irreverent way. Poisoned Apple: What happened to Aunt Diane? - Common Sense This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. What I struggle with is the anger they have towards the Hance family. Make sure that the file is a photo. I was raised in an Italian-American family. Schuler herself was killed, along . 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.