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Daniel cried but once during a press conference that drained onlookers emotions. Why blow her cover by getting that wasted? To make matters worse, her son that survived is now taken care of by his dad/ Diane's husband, who is kinda abusive to the son. WTF? The collision killed Schuler, her 2-year-old daughter and her three nieces Emma Hance, 8; Alyson Hance, 7; and Katie Hance, 5. I work in an ER and the regular daily drinkers are walking and talking to me in the 200 and 300s.. even the 400s. I can see her being irritable, having a headache, wishing she could drink,, maybe having a few sips of vodka with OJ to "take the edge off".but get black out drunk in that setting?! Thats insane. She's going really fast because she just wants to get home and go to bed. Diane, who was the subject of both the HBO documentary There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane, and a 2009 episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show, was behind the wheel of her brother's minivan when she crashed headfirst into another car in July 2009. judging from the death photos, R86, no. In 2011, Liz Garbus directed the film There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane for HBO, a film that features interviews with Schuler's husband Daniel and her sister-in-law, Jay, who insist that she was not a drinker and couldn't or wouldn't have deliberately put the children in danger. Much of the material Ms. Garbus presents has been on the record already, most prominently in an article by Steve Fishman in New York magazine in November 2009. If not, did some medical problem a stroke, an abscessed tooth cause her to start drinking? This is a family who is trying desperately (almost to the point of irrationality) to preserve her imageOR, more likely, to deflect any potential legal or financial responsibility from themselves. Schuler's son, Bryan, who was 5 at the time, was the only survivor. I don't think there's any disputing the outcome here but regardless it's a crazy story and a reasonably well done documentary/movie. There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane is a 2011 documentary television film directed by Liz Garbus about the 2009 Taconic State Parkway crash. The Laurie Show case from the 90's. She was brutally murdered by the pregnant girlfriend of a boy who sexually assaulted her. Therefore, it doesn't surprise me that Diane never forgave her mother for making her a surrogate mother. This one always bothers me because both "sides" (accident versus intentional) have some pieces that make sense, but some parts that just don't fit. It did show a blood alcohol level of 0.19 and high levels of thc from smoking weed up to 15 minutes before she died. I think the most aggravating thing (not the most devastating thing, as that would be the death of innocent children) about this case is that we will simply never know what in the hell really happened to cause her to behave the way she did. Audience Score 250+ Ratings. The film, however, raised more questions than it answered. Was she a habitual drinker, and if so, did her husband and other family members know? Any history of mental illness? Were the smaller children strapped into car seats? I don't think this was the 1st time Diane had driven drunk with children in the car. The film, however, raised more questions than it answered. In subsequent calls, it was clear that something was terribly wrong. She purposely killed the kids and herself because she was an angry control freak. They are as much victims as he and his wife are. The Overlook Film Festival has unveiled the full lineup for its 2023 edition, taking place in New Orleans from March 30-April 2, naming the world premiering Universal horror-comedy Renfield as its Those accents. People I know have lived their whole lives like this, lives of silent, absolute denial that anything is wrong (as the sole strategy to deal with some being very wrong). She made twice his salary. She then asked the SIL for tickets for her and her husband and one of their kids to see one of the nieces in a play at church that she was starring in. Schuler, one of her children and three of her young nieces in the minivan were killed, as were three people in the northbound car she hit. If this was a standard ugly crash - fine, I totally buy it. They want to see how depressed he is, added my source. I think R21 has it. Please complete the process by verifying your email address. She still drove while fucked up and killed lots of people. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. We are changing the login scheme for contributors for simpler login and to better support using multiple devices. Would it have killed you to have at least posted a picture or link OP? Nine days after her deadly crash, Dianes toxicology report revealed she had a blood-alcohol content of .19% the equivalent of ten drinks and more than twice the legal limit as well as a high blood level of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. You will have trouble walking or standing and are at a greater risk of hurting yourself physically. There's something wrong with Ginny in billing. 59%. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000281.htm. Like she decided she and those kids were going to die that day AND THEN started boozing heavily and smoking. All three passengers in the other vehicle were killed, as were Diane, her daughter and three nieces. Daniel Schuler and his in-laws, Warren and Jackie Hance, later sued each other over the crash. No, they're all still dead, as far as we know. This case has also fascinated me for years. Reportedly, she had her hands firmly on the steering wheel at "ten and two" while she stared straight ahead. A wife and mother, who was also a cable TV executive, emerges in the film as a woman who strove to be perfect, often referred to as supermom by friends and family. That would be illuminating. It would make more sense if she had wanted to end it all and take the children with her to have them unsecured at that point. Leading up to the crash, it appeared as though Schuler was behaving normally. I want to clear her name, he said. I can understand her being consumed with grief but it feels like she's holding back and it makes it more tragic. Were the campers near them during the weekend ever interviewed to see if there was something that occurred to set her off? And then ignored her children's screams of terrors and pleas to pull over as traffic was coming head on. Depression and mental health can cause a person to do insane things. Jackie Hance recounts a phone conversation with him where he called her "crazy" and basically behaved like a complete ass. I was surprised she wouldnt have a car seat at least. I just find it hard to believe this woman was an alcoholic and no one thought that she should not drive the kids around. But did she leave it there on purpose, or was she so fucked up she set it down and forgot it? And then, for whatever reason, Diane decided to drop her phone and sped off to die. On the other hand, there are the questions that Ms. Schulers husband, Daniel, has steadfastly raised: Were the tests mistaken? As mentioned by the source, Diane was driving a red 2003 Ford Windstar that belonged to her brother. Done deal. I tend to think it was intentional, but I don't think it was premeditated. Its actually pretty common. Here is a link to a pretty decent article written on the 10th anniversary of the crash that has a really detailed/comprehensive timeline of the whole day and even shows the exact place that Diane left the phone on the side of the road after a wrong number had been dialed three times. And of course, there was the fact that Diane's mother had abandoned Diane and her brothers when Diane was only nine, leaving Diane to become the "woman of the house" to her siblings. And that poor little boy Bryan, the only survivor of the crash; I wonder how he's doing, and if he's fully recovered from his injuries. [1] It premiered on HBO on July 25, 2011.[2]. I drive by the spot where they were killed every day. He even admits he never wanted kids and is now stuck with the guy. Why that weekend though, R58? and the There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane. Why was she so drunk on a Sunday afternoon? So 'apparently' Danny (the husband of Diane) was having an affair with Jackie Hance (the sister in-law who lost 3 daughters). Then Emma made her anguished cry. He hopes they will eventually be willing to sit down. That does make the marriage was was in major trouble thing make sense. That was when he mentioned the loss of his daughter. I don't live in the US so don't recall much media coverage of this case. R40, I didn't know about Diane's mother abandoning her at 9 years old. I don't really get the ambien thing either. She's drinking this vodka quickly and in large gulps because she can't let the kids see this. That's just another lame, totally unproven excuse for Shuler's behavior. Her blood alcohol level was 0.19, more than twice the legal limit of 0.08. She continues along and her head is pounding. SHE DROVE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY FOR TWO MILES. In There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane, award-winning director Liz Garbus (see below) explores the facts and speculation surrounding this tragic accident. I've said this from the beginning & just felt like a big ol' pessimist who has no faith in people, lol. According to DUI Driving Laws, this is the equivalent of 10 drinks; more than twice the legal limit. On July 26, 2009, 36-year-old Diane Schuler drove the wrong way down the Taconic State Parkway in New York. They stalked and harassed her for months leading up to it. The Mystery Of Aunt Diane And The 2009 Taconic State Parkway Crash. [quote] I just find it hard to believe this woman was an alcoholic and no one thought that she should not drive the kids around. Yes indeed, we too use "cookies." And she tried to hide all this anger by smoking pot and drinking in secret. It was strange that they featured her four high school friends and one person who seemed just a neighbor on the documentary but no real intimates or who knew her in her daily life. All rights reserved. "I'm watching this now (for the 4th or 5th time) -- where do you see that she was "full of rage?". Directed by Liz Garbus; produced by Ms. Garbus and Julie Gaither; edited by M. Watanabe Milmore; director of photography, Michael Tucker; music by Jonathan Zalban. I don't think it's uncommon. I do have to go to sleep right away cuz it makes me ravingly hungry. 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Was she really the reckless drunk, or the perfect suburban mother?This documentary explores the depth behind the case of a woman whose vehicle collision killed numerous people, including herself. She also had a lot of undigested alcohol in her stomach + had been smoking weed. The book by the mother who lost the three girls was very softball. Spoiler.. There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane (1,682) 6.7 1 h 40 min 2011 18+ [HBO] HD. Actually I do think Diane's husband was simple minded. Maybe one of them could have interceded and prevented the accident. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. With her were five young children: her son, her daughter, and three nieces. And then there was the pot. Plus, as the documentary unfolds, we're given more and more insights into the personal problems that may have led her to Diane's final destructive act. But while the lawsuits are done, relatives of some of those killed said the unanswered questions are not. The movie offers a few plausible explanations as . When you are on Ambien you could eat a whole meal and drink a bottle of booze and not even know it. To me, this is all pretty cut and dry - she had been unhappy/depressed in her life for quite some time - raising kids with a deadbeat husband after having her own mother walk out at an early age. for your pointless bitchery needs. our privacy/terms or if you just want to see the damn Someone who deals by not dealing, if you know what I mean? The film profiles Diane Schuler, who caused the fatal car accident, through interviews with her family members and friends, and attempts to piece together Schuler's actions on the day of the accident, in order to determine why the accident took place. Nearly two years after the accident, Theres Something Wrong With Aunt Diane, a documentary on HBO, reveals previously unknown information about that day, and sheds light on the unknown side of Schuler. But I lean towards intentional act. At least his sleazy lawyer's been disbarred and pretty much lost everything. Okay, guys, if we believe this 2009 NY POST article, Diane was a secret alcoholic who drank basically every day at a bar for at least two years and in the last few months of her life was miserable in her marriage and felt trapped in it. I mean, ALL of that made sense! Online records show the four cases, all in state Supreme Court in Westchester County, were marked with a disposition date of Sept. 11, 2013. This case fascinates me in a gruesome way. Maybe her husband told her he wanted a divorce or that he never wanted kids. The drive takes about 40 min, but she's gone for over an hour when her brother called. For nearly two miles, Schuler was driving the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway. I think the theory that she had been molested by the brother makes sense, that she killed his kids in revenge. This was the morning/early afternoon, in a car, with a bunch of small children. The simple truth is that she guzzled vodka and smoked pot, got blotto and killed eight people, including herself. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Maybe Lawn Guyland Danny can check in here and tell us the answers to all these questions She's still dead r55. In the aftermath, Diane Schuler was portrayed as a reckless drunk and a mother who cracked. Oh, I'm sure she was bothered; bothered by being left holding the bag while her dipshit husband went on his merry way. The settlement included claims by the estates of the three Yonkers men in the other car who died: Guy Bastardi, 49; his father, Michael Bastardi, 81; and their friend, Daniel Longo, 74. no she did not. The autopsy showed no.traces of Ambien in her system. Dianes daughter also was killed, as well as three men in an oncoming SUV. I would side with you that it was murder/suicide. 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