True Crime: Rev. Canon Paul Wancura

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.  For information/tips: If anyone has information, you can contact the Suffolk County Crime Stoppers or submit an anonymous tip–call 1-800-222-TIPS. Provide any tips on the P3 Tips APP via the App Store or Google Play or P3Tips.com. The information provided is confidential. CW/TW: This episode discusses sexual abuse and murder. Graphic details will be discussed. Listener discretion is advised. Email: [e-mail] Website: severedpodcast.com Facebook: facebook.com/severedpodcast Instagram: @severed_podcast Tik Tok: @severed_podcast YouTube: @severed_podcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Rogue Media Network 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices