Her neighbours shared that she was always lovely and friendly. "Does it give you pause to think that maybe, just maybe she was a drinker and you didn't know it," King asked. Even the sister in law said that he didnt want his son to show tears or emotion. There are too many assumptions that have to be made if it was Auto-Brewery Syndrome. They included 43-year-old Guy Bastardi, his 81-year-old father Michael Bastard and a family friend, 72-year-old Daniel Longo. "Well, to me, that is the same thing as an admission. The Schulers had borrowed the minivan from their in-laws, the Hances. The mini-van had a trunk. Reports indicate that she could have smoked as recently as 15-minutes prior to the crash. The only survivor was Schuler's son Bryan, then 5, who now lives with an ocular nerve impairment. The medical records state 6 grams and 1.75 gram in her gastric contents (not too sure why 2 but it could be the stomach and the gastric tract) which according to Wikipedia a standard drink is 14grams so she had less of a drink her her stomach contents which seems realistic. She lived in West Babylon, New York, and was a working mother with two sons. 5, 2020. i was with my husband and my newborn and we too were on our way to Yorktown Heights, same as Bastardi family was, to have our Sunday Supper with our family. No criminal charges were filed because Diane Schuler was responsible for the crash "and the charges died with her," a prosecutor said. July 13, 2011 12:40 pm. "Well, denial by Daniel Schuler, how he just,you know, just got to realize one thing here. It was his sister-in-law Jay Schuler who said it. "With that level of alcohol we talk in ranges. Autopsy records prove it. ', She hasn't been able to cook since the crash, because she is still haunted by the memory of Alyson running into the kitchen, shouting 'Yummy, Mommy! "We will know the truth and I know my wife. She would've had difficulty with perception, judgment and memory. Hance's sister was behind the wheel of the vehicle as it headed the wrong way on New York's Taconic State Parkway. The co-owner of the upstate New York campground said she saw Diane Schuler leave that morning. In 2009, 36-year-old Diane Schuler drove the wrong way on the Teconic Parkway in Upstate New York and ultimately collided head-on with an SUV. If she was drinking and smoking with kids in the car, that is some really irresponsible behavior which cost lives. She appeared angry. NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- On July 26, 2009, Diane Schuler, driving her family home to Long Island after a weekend camping trip, went the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway and crashed into. But he recounted that his sister called him to say she was unaware of where they were heading and was having trouble in her vision. #dianeschuler #somethingiswrongwithauntdiane Diane Schuler left a family campground with her daughter, son, and two nieces to head home. After the crash, countless friends suggested having another child would help the Hances recover. If Diane had that much alcohol in her system, I believe she would not even be walking, alcoholic or not. No food in Dianes system would be consistent with a person attempting to get as buzzed as possible as quickly as possible on alcohol. And every time I go up and down the Taconic and I pass that spot, it always comes back.. 'So, almost in a daze, I told the doctor I wanted to try to get pregnant, never expecting it to work.'. "Parenting is not something you can ever let go of, even if your children are gone," Hance wrote in Ladies Home Journal. L4M 5A5, CAREERS But no she would not do that. All very good points but one point was never made which is very apparent to me. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Fiona Roberts On July 26 Diane Schuler left a New York campground with her two children and three nieces in her van. The minute Diane Schuler started swilling vodka and smoking pot when she knew she had to drive five children home was the moment she made a choice between herself and them. My heart is broken for all the families involved. Diane never sought medical help for a bizarre onset of symptoms. If she did have some kind of stroke or something other going on she is probably not going to be thinking rationally like that. 'He copes by staying busy and trying not to think about it. Since Ms. Schuler died, the charges also died with her. She said: 'I want to be excited, but I know how random life can be, and how unfair. vulture0425 8 yr. ago I, too watched the documentary. She had obvious pain. Ten years later, there are still unanswered questions for some of the families of the victims. I could believe this if she were alone, but not with all the children. This procedure follows a standard protocol to resolve the case and bring forth justice. Closet alcoholics can hold their liquor and I believe she loaded up so that she would have the courage to go through with it. My understanding from what I have read on the subject is that Auto Brewery Syndrome produced ethanol which is a gas and that Diane had a liquid in her stomach. No. The middle daughter, Alyson, had a contagious laugh and Katie, the baby, was hugely affectionate, always giving and asking for hugs. Doubtless, Mr. Barbara will come up with a way to explain that. But I hope that everyone finds an answer one day. As a response, they considered filing a lawsuit and hoped that anyone who knew about the alcohol use would have to pay for the damages. The crash tore their extended family apart, and while Mr Schuler has frequently spoken out, the Hances have remained private until now. THC can stay in your system for up to 30 days or longer. If it was a medical emergency, insurance would kick in and they would not get sued. (LogOut/ The rest of the children and Diane died. To this day, police and court authorities would cite this controversial case to solve the mysteries of similar accidents. Her brother was concerned enough to call the police. An absence of liver damage at autopsy does not mean Diane was not abusing alcohol. I just watched the documentary then read this blog. I am a recovering alcoholic and alcoholics need more alcohol as they have a higher tolerance. No one reached the van in time, because Diane drove off after calling. I know I have done wrong and under the influence you do not think straight and your actions are not sane. Diane Schuler and her husband, Daniel, camped at a lakefront campground in Sullivan County with their children and three nieces on the weekend of July 25 and 26. He asked her to pull over but she did not. Was she really the reckless drunk, or the perfect suburban mother? Daniel Schuler is a public safety officer with the Nassau County Police Department on Long Island. The Hance girls were killed on their way home from a camping trip in upstate New York when their aunt drove a reckless 70 mph down the New York Thruway and into the northbound Taconic Parkway. Daniel Schuler didn't say on camera that he never wanted kids. In order for the closet alcoholic theory to be true, we would have to assume that Danny was in denial about Dianes behavior or simply unaware of it due to the fact that they were essentially ships in the night with their work schedules. Interested in working with us? Based on toxicology results, Ms. Schuler had a blood-alcohol level of 0.19 percent and some chemicals found in marijuana. July 27, 2011— -- Jackie Hance, who lost all three of her daughters in the horrific wrong-way crash on the Taconic Parkway just two years ago is suing the husband of the drunk driver, her brother-in-law Daniel Schuler. Diane did not appear drunk to witnesses at most of her stops along the way (McDonalds, the gas station). Before the crash on the Taconic, Ms. Schuler had the last contact at 1:02 p.m. with her brother at his home. If you currently need some help identifying the cause of an accident that involves a question of liability, dont hesitate to get in touch with us directly through our website. The condition is diagnosed when a person reports the symptoms to a medical doctor and their BAC comes back elevated in the absence of any alcohol consumption. On the first anniversary of the girls' death, Mrs Hance said she realised she had to start living her life again. ", Archive video, extended interviews on the Taconic tragedy, Its something I cant forgive - Family of victims mourn Taconic Tragedy, "It was just overwhelming" - State trooper recounts Taconic Tragedy. There were no reports of domestic incidents at the house in the past few years. If I didnt seek help, Dianes story could have been mine. That cry became the name of thedocumentary by Liz Garbus that premiered this week on HBO and will air every Monday until Aug. 15. She had called her three nieces mom and/or father to say she was running late. It premiered on HBO on July 25, 2011. Son of NY wrong way crash victim says driver's husband "had a role" in "murder.". L5N 6P9, Unit 6, 18 Alliance Blvd When you watch the doc on her and the accident you learn about her past and all the pieces fall into place. Meanwhile, her husband, Daniel Schuler, was in another vehicle. Three men in the blazer, all from Yonkers, were killed. "I've been on the job well over 30 years, and it definitely sticks out as one of the most sad cases I've ever worked just because of the amount of people who perished, the children, the Bastardis, it's just a sad, sad case all around," says State Police Lead Investigator Joe Becerra. In the aftermath, Diane Schuler was portrayed as a reckless drunk and a mother who cracked. Totaling 19.4433 oz. "I've been with her 13 years," Schuler said. Either way, this is a tragedy. Intro by Ryan Heinz Visuals: https://www.facebook.com/rhxvisuals/https://www.youtube.com/user/RyanUnboxes Website: www.jayis4justice.comBusiness Inquiries: jayis4justice@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/jayis4justiceStore: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Jayis4JusticePodcast?ref=seller-platform-mcnavFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/jayis4justiceFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jayis4justice/Twitter: @jayis4justice Instagram: www.instagram.com/jayis4justiceBecome a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOMxRorENoBj0vrLuncSopw/joinAll clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes. She packed it up, but he then packed the car and truck. Its a massive stretch to think she was suddenly afflicted by this the day she died. Daniel Schuler announced with his lawyer on CNN's "Larry King Live" that he wants his wife's body exhumed and more tests be done in order to clear her name. But the very nature of the accident is that it always gets us caught unprepared. By Jennifer Millman and Ida Siegel. They were shocked by the tragedy and what the toxicology report revealed. Then, for 1.7 miles she drove south on the northbound side of the parkway. Drunks can act very sober until they suddenly start slurring and acting drunk as they continue to drink, which she was most likely doing the day of the accident. For the relatives of those three guys in Chevy TrailBlazers, they could not believe that nobody in Ms. Schulers family had known about her drug or alcohol abuse. But it was denied by Mr. Hance and her wife that Ms. Schuler was impaired by alcohol that day, saying that they would not have allowed their daughters to travel with someone whos intoxicated. Auto Brewery (AB) is not as rare as it was once thought to be. An independent investigator hired by the Schuler family obtained DNA testing and toxicology testing and confirmed the original results. Diane Schuler icantbelieveitsnonfiction Blog Posts April 28, 2020 5 Minutes On July 26, 2009, Diane Schuler packed up the campsite at Hunter Lake in Parksville, New York where her family had spent the weekend. It was a challenge for investigators to piece together what happened in the hours before the crash and delve more deeply into the emotional and mental state of Ms. Schuler. I myself have drove drunk under the influence of a lot of alcohol. "People always ask how I feel about Diane," writes Hance. She had 10 digested shots and 10 undigested shots. Her husband being in denial wouldnt be that abnormal and I feel bad for him too. Sunday, July 26, 2009, was a beautiful, clear sunny day. Eight were killed in all: Guy Bastardi, 43, his father Michael Bastardi, 81, and a family friend, Daniel Longo, 72, as well as the Hance girls, Schuler and her 2-year-old daughter Erin. It was not easy for the families of both sides to accept the catastrophe, but the consequences were irreversible. Premise. Perhaps at something Danny said or that she learned just prior to leaving the campground. Dianes stomach contained 180ml of grey fluid with no pills or fragments in it at the time of her autopsy. She said: 'I'd had a dream that I was standing in heaven and I could see Emma, Alyson, and Katie through these big gates. In the crash, Schuler, her daughter, three nieces, and three men in the other car were killed. Only Mrs Schuler's son, Bryan, survived. The condition occurs in both children and adults. Something medically had to have happened," Schuler said. Their neighbours recalled how pleasant the two were. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. And antibiotics have been known to trigger AB in susceptible individuals and not only was Diane obese and a type 2 diabetic (per family) she was also recently on abx for her teeth in the past year. Determine how a defective motor vehicle contributed to the crash. A woman that makes a conscious decision to drive with 2 L of vodka between her legs sparking a joint during a 2.5 hour drive home on the NYS trooper laden NYS thruway, through NYC down to LI with 5 kids.it makes no sense.so to me that means there is something we dont quite understand. I am going with the fact that she is a closet drinker. 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In terms of driving record, Ms. Schuler had a clean one, and investigators even noted theres no reason to believe there were problems in the marriage. I do not believe Diane had ABS. On July 26 Diane Schuler left a New York campground with her two children and three nieces in her van. Just hours later, Schuler was weaving wildly through oncoming traffic for nearly two miles before the crash ended so fatally. We want to believe that most incidents of murder and dismemberment occur at the hands of just a dozen serial killers rather than accepting the more-likely possibility that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of one-off killers out there our neighbors, selectmen, school teachers lone individuals who did something one time, so horrible in their lives, and then worked hard to cover up their singular transgression. No, I dont buy this theory. And of course you think about it all the time, you can't help but think about it. She was a lovely lady, a responsible mom, and always friendly, as shared by a family friend. Change). Diane had high levels of THC, the active agent in marijuana, in her system at the time of her death. She also had smoked marijuana . Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Daniel Schuler, who has tried to exhume his wife's body to prove her innocence in the crash, has also sued New York State, alleging the signposting on the parkway was inadequate. That is a fact. I mean if you are in that state you can still be a good person and just snap! This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Her empty stomach: she (was reported to have) vomited. When deputies arrived at 6:32 p.m. Sunday at the house on the 16900 block of NW Indian Ridge Drive, they found Battersby performing CPR on Schuler, who said he found his sister submerged in a . Unfortunately, I think some people will just not accept that people can just snap and do things this awful especially to a bunch of children they love as well as to complete strangers. What I am trying to say is that AB could be a valid reason. This tragedy ended her own life and the lives of seven others, including her 2-year-old daughter, her three nieces and three men from another vehicle. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. She said: 'We're back by 6:15am, which used to be great because then I could make breakfast for the girls and pack their lunch. They were best friends.'. None of us would ever wish to encounter road mishaps and cause harm to others and ourselves. The husband drove their pick up with their dog and he had packed her car. "The truth, the truth will come out," Schuler responded. A private investigator hired by Dianes widower said he could find no relative who had ever observed Diane drinking heavily or being intoxicated. There are 375 ml in a liquor store pint which equals 12.6803 oz. No one witnessed Diane behaving erratically or in an intoxicated manner in the months and years prior to the crash. Just a week ago, Jackie Hance, 40, of Floral Park, N.Y., announced that she was pregnant through in vitro fertilization and expecting in September. Schuler Wreckage Photos Schuler Wreckage #1: Schuler Wreckage #2: Schuler Wreckage #3: Schuler Wreckage #4: Schuler Wreckage #5: Schuler Wreckage #6: But her husband questioned it. Michael Bastardi's father and brother were among the eight people killed on July 26 when Diane Schuler drove the wrong way for nearly 2 miles on the busy state parkway before slamming head-on into the Bastardi's SUV which was also carrying a family friend. She was beautiful inside and out for those who had known her. Schuler, her daughter and three nieces, and the three passengers in the oncoming SUV were killed. (LogOut/ Alcohol makes you do things you wouldnt normally do and especially if you are dealing with emotional pain. Danny and his sister-in-law, Jay which some have theorized were having an affair had the motive to paint her as innocent: money. "If she had alcohol on her breath, I sure didn't smell it," Scott said. Every day she would wake up and think it was the day of the crash again, and expect the girls to be on their way home. We just hope is was some disease or syndrome. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? I also feel she drank a large amount of her orange juice and filled the container back up with her vodka again either at McDonalds in bathroom or in car. See the stars in your own backyard . Diane appeared to be acting in a way that suggested she was preparing for the accident. Today marks 12 years since Diane Schuler killed herself and seven others after she drove the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. After everything Ive read I find it difficult to believe she was drunk. Through the systematic reconstruction, a host of factors may be revealed, including: Reconstructionists may submit written reports or develop 3D models to demonstrate the accident. Diane's son survived the accident with several injuries and the passengers in the Tracker suffered minor injuries. Barrie, ON Thats a lot of assumptions. The condition of Dianes liver at autopsy was found to be in the normal range suggesting a possible lack of long-term alcohol abuse. Daniel E. Schuler Tonawanda, New York Plant Memorial Trees Not the right person? They even went so far as to have the samples DNA tested, because the husband thought they were mixed up by the medical examiner, and possibly not even his wife's samples. It is what it is type thing. They were even seen wearing swim tubes and gear as they enjoyed the beach. Only one person from the minivan survived, Schuler's 5-year-old son. "Absolutely not.". I dont think normal human beings can process this. If the bottle was tucked way in the car someplace it would of hurled forward until it hits anything to stop it like the back of a seat and then smash. At 50 years old I have drank a pint and a half and I always either get sleepy (pass out) or black out. Reports also showed high levels of marijuana that could have been smoked anywhere from an hour to 15 minutes before the crash. Earlier this week, an investigator hired by her husband, Daniel Schuler, says the medical examiner's report, which the family received last week, shows no sign of cirrhosis - a sure indication of. Toxicology reports later revealed that Diane Schuler, 36, had a blood alcohol level of .19 -- the equivalent of 10 shots of vodka -- and a high level of THC from smoking marijuana. Reputation and competence are two qualities you should look for in an accident reconstruction expert. He didnt want therapy for his son and also seems to deal with things sort of stoic. The collision occurred after the troubled West Babylon resident drove south for 1.7 miles in the northbound lanes of the . Diane had the equivalent of 10 shots of alcohol in her bloodstream and an additional 10 shots of undigested alcohol in her stomach at the time of autopsy. He has steadfastly said his wife was "not a drunk driver,", Just minutes before the deadly crash, Hance's 9-year-old daughter, Emma, had called her father to say, "Something's wrong with Aunt Diane.". Ada Hart. Its tough to think of another explanation for this behavior. Check out other articles for your guidance. I lived in that area at the time I remember it well and feel bad for everyone involved. During the interview Schuler was asked what he would say to the relatives of the people in the other car. Never talking about her pain is not good! The truth, they say, is that Diane Schuler, Hance's sister-in-law, caused the crash by driving drunk and high into traffic, and that Hance's husband could have prevented the disaster if he'd. But, what if there are so many monsters we can barely keep up? Evidence in her Autopsy proved the truth. I dont wish this on anyone. Diane was the first pulled out of the car. According to toxicology reports. Bryan Schuler, who is only five-years-old, was told the grim news over the weekend, a private investigator hired by the family told Long Island's Newsday. When I look to him for strength, all I see is heartache.'. 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. It feels comforting to believe that if we could just identify the one monster, we can conquer it. We are still holding on to hope that someday we will have clarity on all our unanswered questions in regard to that tragic day. This week marks two years since Diane Schuler, a 36-year-old Long Island "supermom," caused a collision while driving a minivan the wrong way on New York's Taconic State Parkway. A toxicology report after the crash revealed Mrs Schuler had drunk the equivalent of ten shots of vodka and was high on cannabis before she barrelled in the wrong direction down the highway at speeds of up to 70mph for more than two miles. Unfortunately I have seen, encountered and lost loved ones to closet alcoholism. Just hours later, Schuler was weaving wildly through oncoming traffic for nearly two miles before the crash ended so fatally. The fact that she was driving so fast on that road I live right near there and in such a straight line tells me that intent was there. 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