June 10, 2024

Rev. Canon Paul Wancura

Rev. Canon Paul Wancura

We discuss the mysterious, unsolved case on Shelter Island, New York, involving a deceased priest, Rev. Canon Paul Wancura. Drew finds a prior case involving sexual abuse and murder, incorporates the psychology of island living or island mentality, and explores the purported home invasion crime to Rev. Wancura’s death.

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Severed | True Crime Podcast

We discuss the mysterious, unsolved case on Shelter Island, New York, involving the deceased priest, Rev. Canon Paul Wancura. Drew finds a prior case involving sexual abuse and murder, incorporates the psychology of island living or island mentality, and explores the purported home invasion crime to Rev. Wancura’s death. 


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CW/TW: This episode discusses sexual abuse and murder. Graphic details will be discussed. Listener discretion is advised.


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Sources


Article: “Scandal on a Wealthy Island: A Priest, a Murder and a Mystery” by Amanda M. Fairbanks (NYT; no paywall)

Article: “First Slaying Washes Away Shelter Island’s Innocence” by Dale Russakoff (WaPo; no paywall)

Article: “Shelter Island Feels Chic, Relaxed and Timeless” by Steven Kurutz (NYT; no paywall)

Article: “Year in Review: Shelter Island Homicide Case Still Unsolved After Five Years” by Ambrose Clancy

Article: “Police–Cash Reward for Tips on Silver Beach Burglaries” by Ambrose Clancy

Article: “Islandness of the Mind: The Study of Islanders” by Ilan Kelman, Ph.D. D (PsychologyToday.com)

Article: “Beloved Episcopal Priest, 87, Mourned as New York Police Seek His Attackers in Home Invasion” by David Paulsen

Article: “Police Report Another Silver Beach Burglary Two Weeks after Brutal Crime in the Area” by Ambrose Clancy

Article: “Shelter Island Homicide Unsolved After Six Years: Island and County Police Report Case Still ‘Active’” by Ambrose Clancy

Article: “Year in Review: Shelter Island Homicide Case Still Unsolved After Five Years” by Ambrose Clancy

Article: “That Murdered ‘Priest’ and Accusations of ABuse: But This Wasn’t Another Catholic Case” by Terry Mattingly (bishop-accountability.org)

Article: “Spotlight on Abuse: Episcopal Priest Paul Wancura” (embedded summons; anglicanwatch.com)

Journal Article: “Social Psychological Perspectives on Islandness: Identities, Vulnerabilities and Precarities” by Kate Matheson et al. Concepts, Theories, & Introductions: Island Studies Journal 19(1). 

Website: Shelter Island, New York (shelterislandtown.gov)

Website: United States Census Bureau (Shelter Island; Suffolk County, NY)

Website: Cape Resports (caperesorts.com)

Website: Caroline Episcopal Church (carolinechurch.net)

Website: Canon Wancura Obituary (2018) (legacy.com)

Website: Shelter Island, New York Violent Crime Rates and Map (shelterislandreporter.timesreview.com)

Website: Lucien Piccard | Our Story (lucienpiccardusa.com)

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