Where Is Bruce Schuler Ep 01 Where is Bruce Schuler
Nov 29, 2023
In this intriguing discussion, George Wilson, the brother of Diane Wilson-Struber and former resident of Palmerville Station, shares his unique perspectives on the chilling case of Bruce Schuler's disappearance in 2012. He provides insights into the family dynamics and the tumultuous history of Palmerville. The conversation touches upon the convoluted legal battles faced by Diane and Stephen Struber, raising questions of wrongful conviction. George also sheds light on life at Palmerville, revealing the complexities intertwined with the land and its legacy.
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Palmerville's Remote Isolation
- Palmerville Station is extremely remote, about 300 km northwest of Cairns with zero population as of 2016.
- Its isolation and lack of media coverage kept the Bruce Shuler case largely unknown outside North Queensland.
George Wilson's Palmerville Insight
- George Wilson, Diane Wilson's brother, gave a detailed 20-page statement about life on Palmerville.
- He describes complex family and work relations leading up to the disappearance of Bruce Shuler.
Struber's Reputation and Conflicts
- Stephen Struber and Diane Wilson had a long-standing reputation for hostility towards prospectors.
- Multiple mineral exploration permits existed, but Struber routinely objected to new leases for almost three years before the murder.
