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.
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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