What happened? Amazon has encountered an error. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. But the sole survivor of the accident on the Taconic State Parkway in New York is doing well and recovering from his injuries. Additionally, she was seen possibly vomiting by the side of the road on two separate occasions so she likely consumed more than 11 shots of vodka that morning. Posted: 02 May 2020. A case of deceipt, lies, and denials. My daughter (who is a nurse) also brought up autobrewery syndrome, in association with Crohns disease. 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. On 03/29/2018 SCHULER, STACEY MARIE filed a Family - Marriage Dissolution/Divorce lawsuit against SCHULER, ANDREW BRYAN. Or at the very least they should have been strapped into booster seats. His son Bryan seems to live with Jays family. Not a stubborn, strong willed woman who is always on time. In addition to her own daughter and nieces in her minivan, Diane Schuler also took the life of three other strangers in theChevy Trailblazershe slammed into. The girls loved her., Read an excerpt from Jackie Hance's book 'I'll See You Again', In the midst of the fatal ride with Schuler, Hances daughter, Emma, called her on the phone in distress, saying, Mommy, somethings wrong with Aunt Diane., I didn't understand it, Jackie said. Its a staple in stores like that. She calls her brother and tells him she is having trouble seeing. I think she got out of the van to talk to her brother, and he maybe confronted her, asking if she was drinking; or he believes its a medical issue. Doesnt even notice cars screaming by her because her brain is only able to do that one task. Many thanks to my project team for all the hard work that was put into the past 3 She woke up still drunk and shes a big girl her body would retain the alcohol longer as women do due to body fat. You can usually find me at Washington in the mornings and Schuler in the afternoons. 2018. Its a long drive in a car that is not hers. Diane's son survived the accident with several injuries and the passengers in the Tracker suffered minor injuries. They were the reason I was put here, I believe, because they were really amazing girls.. A private investigator hired by Diane's widower said he could find no relative who had ever observed Diane drinking . Maybe she found something out that was disturbing. Here is my theory: Diane was a closet alcoholic. For example, S ABB A 0 B 1 B 2. I hope that, one day, mental health needs take the precedence they require in this country, much like the importance we place on researching and curing physical health needs such as cancer and Alzheimers. I said, What do you mean? I could hear Alyson crying in the background. You prompted me to write a follow-up blog post on the subject. She could have easily drunk the evening away, unbeknownst to him or anyone else, and passed out without him even knowing. on Rock Center With Brian Williams on Friday. for more information visit taconictragedy.us. I believe Danny knows more than he has said. The sadness of course is that no-one will ever know exactly what happened in the days leading up to and following the crash. I just recently found out about the 2009 Taconic State Parkway crash that involved Diane Schuler, a 36-year-old woman who was driving southbound in the northbound lane for 1.7 miles before crashing This book deals with the Bastardi family. Danny was unswayed. Current address 409 W Lowell Ave, Shenandoah, IA 51601 B. Ive watched the HBO documentary COUNTLESS times and I bought books by Jackie Hance and the son of the man killed in the other car. Does it keep one person out of trouble? Warren told Curry about the foundation. Does it keep one girl from feeling bad about themselves for one day? Having known a couple of suicides in my life I dont have any issue with the theory that she deliberately killed others when she crashed her car. Please try again. Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2013. I would posit that's what she mixed her Absolut Vodka with that was found in the van rubble. Sometime after 1:30pm:Diane turns right from Pleasantville Road onto an exit ramp (headed in the wrong direction) for the Taconic Parkway. The whole story smells rotten. This is the story of the infamous Taconic Parkway crash but if you're reading this review then you already knew that. I understand the Bastardi family was devastated but some of their behaviour was unseemly as well. Recommended. By now, her BAC is .18 and she is inebriated and impaired. . At this point it does not seem new facts can be determined without the cooperation of Danny Schuler. This time, maybe the kids are yelling, fighting, whatever; maybe she has a headache so goes inside the gas station but they have no Tylenol. This video answers the questions: Can I analyze the mental health and personality factors that may be at work in the Diane Schuler case? Diane was a type A control freak who had to have things her way and had a hard time relaxing. Jeanne Bastardi has written "The Taconic Tragedy A Son's Search for the Truth" based on the actual seven person homicide that took the lives of her husband's Father, Brother, and dearFriend. Now comes a lawsuit by the Estate of Diane Schuler against the State of New York that owns and maintains the highway, which will explore whether the State shares responsibility for this horrific crash with Ms. Schuler. Eight people were killed when a minivan being driven by 36-year-old Diane Schuler traveled 1.7 miles (2.7 km) in the wrong direction on the parkway and collided head-on . The documentary never really said where the kids were sitting nor did it say if there was 3rd row seating in the van. Please try again. She suffered from an undiagnosed and untreated personality disorder and she committed suicide, intentionally, and with the knowledge that she would be murdering others in the process. "She did not drink. I question whether Diane could have been diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive. I know this family wants justice. 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. Diane was so averse to help and feedback that she wouldnt even see traditional doctors unlessthe issue was urgent and she couldnt fix it herself with alternative measures. She wasnt making any sense., 'I never knew her to drink': Hance stunned by toxicology report. Even with kids there. On the 911 tape released from the incident, a caller says Schuler was "going like a bat out of hell. Her husband admitted she occasionally smoked pot to help with stress. Your email address will not be published. I dont believe the Taconic Parkway crash was an accident. The call drops, and Warren calls back, and talks to Diane for eight minutes. "Someone spared this child from this terrible, horrific accident.". "He is 5 years old and he is recovering from very severe injuries. Bingo! This increases the likelihood that Diane, if she did have OCPD (and, perhaps, other comorbid PDs), would not have been able to prioritize the childrens needs over her own needs, especially in a moment of high stress. It's strange how the police could not get the employee to talk to them (as stated in their report) but the Schuler's miraculously could and that statement amazingly fits their picture. To understand what happened on the Taconic Parkway that Sundayafternoon, we have to rewind way back to when Diane was 9-years old and her mother abandoned the family. She had ample opportunities to get help including just stopping the damn car. They also report she showed a deep interest in their lives, often buying gifts to match their hobbies. So, what happened? I am curious about the specific detail of her requesting Tylenol gel tabs at the gas station. We lose far too many people.far too young. I think she did have a personality disorder so whatever she was thinking that day made sense to her. There were eight fatalities including the woman driving the van, her three young nieces, her tiny daughter and the men. Again witnesses and video show her as sober and acting normally. It was written by the wife of the son and brother of one of the deceased males but is done so in third person so that was a strange literary choice. Or, the day she went to buy milk and came home with a flat-screen TV. Phone: 712-243-5234. cbruck@atlanticiaschools.org. 0:05. Bryan Schuler, the sole survivor. My brother. I also thought about auto brewery syndrome but discounted that quickly after learning that it would be impossible for carbs to produce that volume of alcohol, plus her autopsy indicated no food, only coffee, vodka and orange juice in her stomach. I just find this to be such a curious detail. I think Danny Schuler should interrogated under oath because his part in the crime (she would have been charged with murder) has never been determined. OTOH, I do think its possible she had a migraine headache, which could explain her inability to see well. The results of a toxicology report indicated that Schuler had a blood-alcohol level more than two times the legal limit and marijuana in her system. Too many unanswered questions with Danny. While she pulled in a 6-figure salary as a top executive in her day job, Danny worked nights and arrived home after midnight, after Diane was already in bed asleep. 4 of the people killed were children and 3 others were injured. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. In one interview, Danny dismisses the notion that he didnt really know his wife beyond a superficial level: Shed talk to me if things came up, he said. We will never know what happened until some day her husband admits he knew she was an alcoholic. 12:58pm: Emma calls her father again, this time, in a panic. It ended there, nobody went further with the story, like did the house burn with her or what, anybody else burn in the house. That she suddenly decided to drink vodka straight from the bottle while driving a van full of children. I think her actions that day were intentional for whatever reason and she needed to get drunk & high for the courage to do what she wanted to do. Ashley Flugel: Bryan Kohberger's rumored 'gay' girlfriend died from heroin overdose in 2018, claim sources. Check out my podcast! I read the other book "I'll See You Again" that focuses on the Hance family and I watched the HBO documentary. An eye opener for all. The vehicles seemed to explode as they hit. TG I quit drinking, but some people cant. The call drops. Officials say Schuler's wife, Diane, was drunk and high on marijuana when she drove the wrong . Schuler, a 36-year-old Long Island mother of two, was at the wheel, drunk and high, headed south at 70 mph in the northbound lane. One error thoughethanol is a liquid, not a gas. She was the perfect image of a soccer or PTA mom and would never have put her children or nieces in harms way. The van followed him but headed toward the truck parking areas, before driving over a grassy area and into the car parking area. There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane: Directed by Liz Garbus. Wonder how Danny Schuler is doing today? So, she gets in the car, and they leave. I saw her walk in the store, take a quick look and ask a question and leave. Schuler's son, Bryan, who was 5 at the time, was the only survivor. According to articles Ive read, symptoms include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness and disorientation. I agree with your theory 100%. Was this, at least in part, a diversionary tactic Diane employed? With Jesse Temple, Brad Katinas, Diane Schuler, Jay Schuler. Thank so much for this discussion. I read once that there was some sort of argument at Mcdonalds about the fact that it was only breakfast that was offered, not lunch (burgers and such), and that she was angry with the order taker about that. Over the years, Dianes mother attempted multiple times to reconcile with her only daughter. On the one hand, Danny has suffered and lost so much. The insurance company then has a duty to defend the vehicle owner in litigation. Expiration Date: Dec 1, 2018 Type: Emergency Medical Technician. They piled into her brother Warren's red 2004 Ford Windstar minivan, while her husband Daniel followed behind in a truck with the family dog. At the moment she left the phone behind, she was literally standing right across from the police barracks. Her babies did not have fetal alcohol syndrome, so she was probably not dependent on it yet. The 5-year-old boy who survived the accident is recovering from his injuries. But, why gel tabs? There are several things that make the tragic story of the 2009 Taconic Parkway crash so intriguing to the public: at autopsy, Dianes blood alcohol level was determined to be a whopping 0.19 the equivalent of 10 drinks. In a sense Diane entered a kind of crazy-land. They spent the weekends together doing family activities but, how close Danny and Diane actually were remains questionable. 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. The resulting collision north of New York City killed Schuler, her 2-year-old daughter, three young nieces, the Bastardis and their friend Daniel Longo, 74. The Evidence That Diane Schuler May Have Experienced Auto Brewery Syndrome. As panicked motorists swerved out of her way, she continued for almost two miles. Its heartbreaking and tragic, but its even MORE tragic if this woman was completely innocent and a victim herself. Her family, including Jackie said they never saw her drink or act drunk. She might have been hungover with a bad headache. Bryan's 12 years and reaching 200 closed projects. She ordered an orange juice to go which is a perfect mixture for Vodka. 17 in Orange County. Jeanne Bastardi has written "The Taconic Tragedy A Son's Search for the Truth" based on the actual seven person homicide that took the lives of her husband's Father, Brother, and dearFriend. Bryan Schuler, the only survivor of a fiery head-on collision between an SUV and a minivan on the Taconic State Parkway in July. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 12:15-12:45pm: Eyewitnesses report a red minivan pulled over on the side of the road, just north of the Thruway service area in Sloatsburg, NY. He tells her to stay there so he can come get them. After all, theres nothing wrong with them. I should say at the outset that this book is not a slick, polished piece of prose. Find contact's direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. So, while the case may be "Schuler v. Brother-in-law" it's really "Schuler v. A casual, just a few times a year drinker would have passed out by .09 or .10. How did this perfect mom suddenly go off the rails? The writing is very basic but gets the point across. Those close to Diane claim she was the perfect image of a doting mother and aunt, a hardworking executive bringing in a 6-figure salary, and practically a teetotaler. This witness pulled in to theSloatsburg rest stop and headed toward the McDonalds. They're having fun. She just didn't sound right. That woman is beautiful and courageous. . 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. The whole affair just wreaks of selfish parenting, lies, substance abuse, dirty money, cover ups and vitriol. St Charles, Michigan. Thank you! Maybe she stepped out back and smoked. Linda, thank you so much for your thoughtful reflection. Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2018. Danny describes bouts of impulsivity, especially around shopping, which may indicate some impulse control issues for Diane. No. When she died, Diane Schulers BAC was .19 and rising, considering there was undigested vodka in her stomach. Not having Vicodin or codeine she reached for what was available to her. So she could've smoked the night before or the week before and been sober the morning she drove home and she would still test positive. I just saw the documentary a few weeks ago and have been amateur investigating.. Written after viewing the notes her husband Michael was keeping, the book is based on his story detailing the drunken driving accident that drew worldwide attention. And thats the story that people believe. Being hypoglycemic myself I have reached for alcohol to raise my blood sugar fast, because I was in a panic..its frightening.. From what I have read sometimes using the alcohol can make the symptoms worse instead of balancing your sugar levelthis is just my observation.. As hypoglycemia worsens, signs and symptoms may include: If you remember, there are witnesses from her stop at McDonalds who all say she did not appear drunk. Bryan Schuler's mother, Diane, drove her minivan the wrong way and caused a three-car collision on the Taconic Parkway on July 26. Ive always wondered if thats why she was trying to find painkillers to combine the Tylenol with the alcohol and further seal her death warrant. I looked at the title and wondered if the Bastardi family were able to find answers not in Jackie's book. And why? 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. Tylenol is known to be a pretty surefire way to commit suicide and is more readily available than some other means (gun, poison, etc). Its been almost 10 years and it still puzzles me. They also jump to many conclusions that can't be proved as long as Daniel Schuler keeps lying and changing his story. The evidence overwhelmingly suggests this woman was a closet drinker who had everybody fooled. Bryan is trying to rebuild his eyesight and his father puts a patch over each eye to try to strengthen it. I agree with your theory. I also think its likely that Diane was upset with Danny. Later, the woman passes the witness vehicle, driving a red minivan, and darts in and out of traffic aggressively. It would take them longer to achieve the effects than an occasional drinker. And, with Dianes history of self-medicating, secrecy, and impulsivity, the level of risk goes up exponentially. The boy was the only person to survive the head-on crash that killed his mother, 2-year-old sister, three cousins, as well as three men in the oncoming car. People who knew Schuler said she was a stable, devoted and trustworthy mother, not someone who would put others, especially her children, at risk. I believe Diane started drinking at the McDonalds around 10am, using the orange juice as a mixer or chaser. Was piling boxes of gifts in the attic a way of maintaining the fantasy of the perfect family? Daniel Schuler cries while his sister-in-law, Jay Schuler, speaks at a news conference in Garden City. 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. thanks for this blog! The minivan plunged downhill and burst into flames as the SUV was pushed across two lanes and struck by another SUV. Her close friends report she never discussed her parents divorce or when her mother left the family behind these topics were so forbidden that some of Dianes friend wrongly assumed her mother was deceased. Oct 27, 2017. You pretend you are sober and you can become very good at acting, until the day it all blows up and your secret is revealed. Diane leaves her phone neatly on the concrete barrier where she pulled over, just past the toll plaza, and drives off. If you are looking for answers or some information not found elsewhere, this is not the book for you. To help support the foundation financially, Jackie has written a book, Ill See You Again, in which she writes about hope in the face of suffering and the spirit of her girls. Ive literally never been in a convenience store that didnt have any kind of pain reliever. I just learned about this horrible accident a month or so ago when I saw the documentary for the first time. 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