This book deals with the Bastardi family. Jeanne Bastardi has written a sensitive account of the death of her father in law, brother in law and six other people in a sickening car crash on the Taconic Parkway, NY state, in 2009. . The writing is very basic but gets the point across. I dont know where the info on pain relievers comes from. 1:35pm: The minivan crashes head-on into an SUV carrying the 3 Yonkers men (Guy and Michael Bastardi and their friend, Daniel Longo) to a familyparty. At the moment she left the phone behind, she was literally standing right across from the police barracks. It would take them longer to achieve the effects than an occasional drinker. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. Schuler had a blood-alcohol level of 0.19, more than twice the legal limit. Days later came the headlines; "Wrong Way Crash Mom Drunk and High!". And it would be reasonable to ask that Daniel Shueler not profit from the acts of his wife that day. If you remember, there are witnesses from her stop at McDonalds who all say she did not appear drunk. I think she did have a personality disorder so whatever she was thinking that day made sense to her. I just saw the documentary a few weeks ago and have been amateur investigating.. So she got too stoned and drunk to be afraid and just drove steady and straight into on coming traffic. Hes hiding something for sure. Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2013. Meanwhile, Barbara announced Monday that his client, Daniel Schuler would not be charged with anything as a result of the crash. I have read the articles on the crash as well as the books by the mother of the three sisters and the son of one of the men in the other car. 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. You hide it; you lie, you deny, you never let people see you drunk. 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. I used to drink a lot. 10:33am: Diane purchases an orange juice, which she takes in the car with her. Things like The house needs painting, the gutters need to be cleaned. Friends and acquaintances said Diane never complained. 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. In the end it changes nothing. You prompted me to write a follow-up blog post on the subject. 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They were the reason I was put here, I believe, because they were really amazing girls.. An excellent synopsis of the events and which I agree with. Thank you for this very interesting report. I was raised in an Italian-American family. Bryan's 12 years and reaching 200 closed projects. Im also Jackie Hances friend on FACEBOOK. Im no expert and this is just a possible theory. Diane Schuler, her daughter Erin, and her three nieces also died in the crash. Not wanting to stick it on the floor in the backseat with the kids there, she did exactly what I have done when Ive had to transport open bottles of liquor, she stuck it underneath the drivers seat just in case she were to get pulled over. Having worked with a number of people in recovery I can say there are some very creative ways to conceal alcohol abuse. "Diane Schuler was very engaging," Ruskin told the paper. Its been almost 10 years and it still puzzles me. | The Theorem Factory. And it would be reasonable to ask that Daniel Shueler not profit from the acts of his wife that day. A report by the medical examiner said Schuler, 36, had a blood alcohol level of 0.19, more than twice the legal limit of alcohol, and had also ingested a large quantity of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. He most likely sued to get the insurance company that insured the vehicle to pay their med-pay limits for Bryan. Ashley Flugel: Bryan Kohberger's rumored 'gay' girlfriend died from heroin overdose in 2018, claim sources. I think she did have drug and alcohol dependencies but harder to spot when you use prescription medication, food, shopping, alcohol and unchecked control issues. Ive never read where she was at the Sonoco for 12 minutes nor did she get gas or smoke a cigarette. https://www.healthline.com/health/auto-brewery-syndrome, https://gundrymd.com/auto-brewery-syndrome/, https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/09/17/223345977/auto-brewery-syndrome-apparently-you-can-make-beer-in-your-gut, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513346/, Thank you so much for taking the time to lay out the details of this theory! One of those items was a bottle of vodka, because adults bring vodka to camps when they go away for the weekend. Diane's son survived the accident with several injuries and the passengers in the Tracker suffered minor injuries. She had to do all of the work and take care of the kids. Warren speaks briefly with Diane, reporting nothing unusual about the call. They're having fun. She just didn't sound right. People with personality disorders (PDs) are at increasedrisk of committing suicide and homicide. Again witnesses and video show her as sober and acting normally. It makes NO SENSE. One witness reports that the minivan began tailgating him and attempted, unsuccessfully, to pass him on the shoulder, before honking the horn repeatedly for 1 mile. A few questions I wonder about are: if she was drunk, why did it appear that she was driving determined and straight on the wrong side of the highway? Hunters' responses to urine-based scent bans tackling chronic wasting disease. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. She drank, got drunk, and wrecked her vehicle killing those kids, and 3 men. Achieve 2.5X . This condition would account Diane's apparent lack of prior alcoholic behaviors. 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 Friend. There was a problem loading your book clubs. The Evidence That Diane Schuler May Have Experienced Auto Brewery Syndrome. Danny thought the bottle of Absolut Vodka was packed in the back of his car. I've never written this long of a review but I had to get this off my chest. Suicide is the ONLY answer. This is the story of the infamous Taconic Parkway crash but if you're reading this review then you already knew that. A young man Ive known from his childhood committed suicide by car. Most likely, the boys set her on fire. Blowing horns, flashing lights, and waving arms did nothing to deter her. Not a stubborn, strong willed woman who is always on time. Bryan Schuler is on Facebook. for more information visit taconictragedy.us. Ive asked police officer friends, and all have told me that one would have to be a serious, regular drinker to be able to function above the legal alcohol limit. Not to mention it makes you drunk! Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2018. They get back on their way. The anger about the foundation in the Hance girls honor. 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. What a way to go. Sadly I agree she planned this she was way to organised not too.I believe she drank and used marijuana as a way of getting her courage up.When someone dies we remember the best Ive been through that and its not surprising her husband paints a perfect picture.I know this is years old now but it kind of haunts you.I think its unforgivable it was selfish to an extreme underneath all that so called great person was a really angry self centred one.I hope god can forgive I cannot. Its a very haunting story. Its heartbreaking and tragic, but its even MORE tragic if this woman was completely innocent and a victim herself. This article is total BS (Oct. 15, 2009) Credit: Thomas Ruskin By MICHAEL AMON michael.amon . By this time, she might be blackout drunk but still thinks maybe she can sober up on the way home, and all she can do is concentrate on the lines on the highway. According to articles Ive read, symptoms include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness and disorientation. Did she drink or light up a joint? I would recommend it though because some of the smaller details in the whole tragedy missed in the press are sketched out here. I personally believe Diane Schuler was a closet drinker. 7. ip. Perhaps she was quietly seething that Dannytook the car, the luggage, and the dog and she was left with a minivan full of five hungry kids. What else might she have been doing on these errand runs, when she was alone and finally free? William Craddock ty for sharing! 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. 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. Chronic alcoholics come up with some very crafty ways of concealing their usage drinking beverages that have little to no smell, are clear so they appear as water, are poured into other containers (coffee travel mug, protein shake container, etc), chew peanuts or other foods/gums to conceal breath, using an alcohol enema instead of drinking it, etc. Diane was a type A control freak who had to have things her way and had a hard time relaxing. The sole survivor of the crash was another of Schuler's children, 5-year-old Bryan. But, why gel tabs? Diane kept too many things inside. Having read both books, its obvious that the Bastardi and Hance families grieve in different ways. He was the second oldest of 4 children. Her driving around getting herself drunk enough to go through with it. There is no greater pain than having lost my father and brother from the senseless act of a drunk driver. Also, I know that Diane and daughter and the three little sisters were buried in the same large plot. I would especially like to know why no one has explored the Ambien angle. Natural Guardian of BRYAN R. SCHULER, an infant under the age of fourteen (14), by their attorney, LAW OFFICES OF KEVIN T. GRENNAN, PLLC, as and for their VERIFIED COMPLAINT, respectfully set forth and allege the following, upon information and belief: 1. I read the other book "I'll See You Again" that focuses on the Hance family and I watched the HBO documentary. Bryan Schuler's mother, Diane, drove her minivan the wrong way and caused a three-car collision on the Taconic Parkway on July 26. There was the time she left to buy groceries and returned home with a Jeep Grand Cherokee. But the sole survivor of . Ruskin said he is now running his own tests to determine exactly what happened that day in hopes of piecing together the moments that led up to the crash that shattered three families and changed this young boy's life forever. 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. "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. This really was a bunch of BS. Bingo! Video and eyewitnesses have her appearing completely normal. At all times herein mentioned, plaintiff, DANIEL SCHULER, was a resident There is even video of her in which she appears completely normal. 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, 7; and Katie, 5. Only Dianes 5-year-old son, Bryan, survived. Toxicology reports show her BAC at .18 and THC in her system. . And related to the last question, why does she turn left from the Sunoco when the route home is to the right? Its actually more predictable than people like to think. Danny describes bouts of impulsivity, especially around shopping, which may indicate some impulse control issues for Diane. Anyone with a hangover and red weed eyes would understand this behaviour. So what. She ordered an orange juice to go which is a perfect mixture for Vodka. She pulls into a gas station and goes inside to see if they have any aspirin. I read Jackie Hance's beautifully written memoire of her heartbreaking and unimaginable loss of her three little girls before I read this. Ruskin said Schuler ordered the lunch item for her son, Bryan, and had to convince the cashier to put in the special request. 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. Or, the day she went to buy milk and came home with a flat-screen TV. At first, I thought there was no way this was intentional. She didnt get gas at the Sonoco because she stopped to go inside to find pain relievers. By: Bryan Schuler. I also think the family did not know about her drinking or else they are really dumb, because if they knew she was a frequent drunk driver, they would have to be nuts to go to the lengths they did to prove her innocence.). Tylenol is known to be a pretty surefire way to commit suicide and is more readily available than some other means (gun, poison, etc). She never did anything to excess because she used them all enough to stay afloat in a medicated state. Hes a poor excuse for a human being. Ive always found it odd that they couldnt find a single witness from her past to say that she was a heavy drinker. Soon, she starts to not feel well. So, whats your theory then? The Floral Park couple lost all three of their children in a wrong-way crash on the Taconic Parkway in 2009.Four others were also killed. I dont think there were calls between Diane & Danny because they had a fight and she wasnt speaking to him, which is probably why he didnt volunteer to take any of the kids home with him. 9:56am: CCTC footage captures Diane at a McDonalds. (Of course it was empty, it was smashed). I found this book when I finished Jackie Hance's book about the tragedy. Bryan enjoyed Racing, Classic Cars, Snowmobiling, and Fishing. Whether or not Diane. I also understand their anger and desire to find answers. He had no family, thank dear old God again. Perhaps a medical emergency, and that is why she stopped for Tylenol. Thats a long time for gas to be pumping even if the van was running on fumes. There must be a strong element of irrationality leading up to suicide. thanks for this blog! Its a long drive in a car that is not hers. Maybe Danny knows but he will NEVER tell. This book is not only about the horrific acts of Diane Schuler and the suffering that she has caused so many people but also about the added pain caused by those who fabricated stories about her actions that day. Where did this come from? The car contained her own two kids and three nieces. She by all accounts appears dead sober. If anyone knows please pass it along. 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. I agree with other readers that there was a lot of venom in this writing. Bryan T Schuler, Polk City FL. Perhaps she started the day still drunk from the night before. 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. Oct 16, 2017 Bryan Schuler 0. At the accident scene, an empty bottle of Absolut Vodka was found in the debris of the drivers side of the minivan. He stated that he never wanted kids and now here he is left alone to take care of his surviving son. Even if we did know it wouldn't bring any of the victims back but for the Bastardis at least the not knowing is a terrible affliction. Other Autopsy Reports. A woman matching Dianes description is seen sitting on the guard rail and appeared unwell. TG I quit drinking, but some people cant. She woke up still drunk and shes a big girl her body would retain the alcohol longer as women do due to body fat. When you lose everything and then you get something to hold onto, there's really no way to be able to describe it. 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. On the way home, Schuler drove nearly two miles in the wrong direction on the Taconic State Parkway with five children in her minivan at speeds as high as 85 miles per hour, according to eyewitnesses. So, while the case may be "Schuler v. Brother-in-law" it's really "Schuler v. Diane is seen on camera both at a McDonald's and a Sunoco with dark sunglasses on. A woman that tightly wound depended on several substances to maintain, add to that food and shopping. Wonder how Danny Schuler is doing today? http://jezebel.com/5405949/diane-schulers-story-is-one-of-isolation-denial-and-rage, http://thegenerationwhypodcast.com/diane-schuler-213-generation-why. Find contact's direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. Thanks for this well thought out essay. I would just be a zombie!! 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