Judge sentences Grace Coleman to at least 21 years in prison for deadly DUI crash in Newport Beach

Michele Gile reports from Newport Beach where a judge sentenced Grace Elizabeth Coleman, 23, to 21 years to life in prison for killing a Santa Ana couple after a drunk-driving collision in Newport Beach.

[@marinamartinez6886]

More people need to get these long sentences, even when a juvenile.

[@mrbenz2392]

YES!!

[@alphaomega1351]

Now she's gonna have a lifetime supply of pruno in prison!!! 😶

[@ecrooter]

Really ... enough of no accountability

[@georgelewis3173]

Especially juveniles some of them make up a majority of the accidents nowadays and start showing there faces.

[@chriswaden884]

No they need to get more like 50 year ever killer that kills intentionally

[@AllenHanPR]

owns a range rover, doesn't decide to uber home...literally was offered a ride home.

[@Callitwhatitis]

What does owning a Range Rover have to do with this?

[@dopefreshness77]

@@Callitwhatitis means she can afford an Uber

[@jcalzada74]

Dude everyone can have a land rover good credit and you got a lease on one

[@preston74]

range rover was pointless comment

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

@@preston74 exactly.... Twenty year olds act like twenty year old... Thank God I made it through my twenties almost into my 60s ....

[@friedrichjunzt]

Only 21 years for Killing a family - and probably parole after 5 years. What a disgrace.

[@createwithkas]

21 years instead of 42?! Those 3 babies got a LIFE SENTENCE without their parents. Devastating. I hope they are able to heal and live good lives 🙏

[@StsFiveOneLima]

I would end her life when she got out of jail, if she had done this to one I love.

[@wtconroe879]

21 years to life, not just a straight 21.

[@TFive520]

They will never be the same.

[@lonemaus562]

@@wtconroe87921 to life meaning she will be out on sooner on good behavior.

[@lonelyfinger]

System is a failure

[@tati7535]

I lost my sister to a drunk driver 5 years ago. It still hurts. I just graduated from college and it was bittersweet. Major milestones almost feel meaningless when important people aren't here to celebrate it with you.

[@fadetoblond]

My sympathy and condolences for your tragic loss.

[@MrCorvette32]

keep moving forward. you are making your sister proud every step of the way

[@jenniferstuart1473]

✌peace

[@timothykozlowski2945]

When you lose a sibling you're also losing a link to your past. Very sorry about your loss.

[@gabbyslife4965]

This is so sad 😔😪🤧 I'm sorry for your loss 💔

[@CherylMotherofSeven]

People, PLEASE take the keys away from people who are drunk! Don’t let them drive, even if you don’t know them! Save a life and a family!

[@johnblackbasel393]

As much as we should agree, u cannot get ahold of someone's belongings or property, regardless of what your intentions might be. You're actually , sending someone to get shot, killed, over your means to save lives...

[@yourlogicalnightmare1014]

Sure, I'll take keys from a drunk I don't know, as long as I'm allowed to shoot em in the face if they violently attack me to get the keys back.

[@flyingjew2994]

So I could get stabbed or shot? No thanks

[@doracampos2088]

Absolutely!

[@CherylMotherofSeven]

@@yourlogicalnightmare1014 A drunk can barely walk, much less have the aim to hit you.

[@kowalchukm]

God Bless the aunt for stepping up to the plate to do what is necessary for family.

[@brandyyolidio4213]

Yes, she really deserves support and help, I would absolutely give to help the brave aunt out.

[@jennxjisoowinterlvr3643]

@@brandyyolidio4213 yess we need a go fund me page to help the aunt out

[@rivierapalms6485]

That is heartbreaking. I hope those girls have all the love in the world going forward

[@natashadaniels2562]

She should have gotten all 42 years to life. She gave those parents a life sentence as well as those girls. The pain from a loss of a parent never leaves you. Speaking from experience. These babies lost Both. 😢

[@RobertIsmyname]

Facts. And it wasn’t her first dui too. Also you can tell by the mugshot that she is a narcissist, think she is above everyone and the law.

[@onestepbeyond7240]

You mean she gave those parents a death sentence. It's bad enough many sober people drive without regard for anyone's safety. 40,000 people are killed every year in vehicle accidents and the government sits back and picks their noses. It's a friggin nightmare out there.

[@mohamedali9495]

White people never get in trouble the same way as minorities. When we were kids our parents told us not to cause trouble like our White friends. If she was Black then she would have gotten 42 years to life. White people will always get the benefit of doubt even when they commit murder. It’s not fair but it’s how the system works. It was built by White people for White people.

[@bernieudo4399]

@@onestepbeyond7240 Forty five should've been the sentence. In '17/'18 in San Joaquin County (CA) a DUI defendant received three consecutive fifteen year terms for killing three. Why she received less than half is mind boggling. I just about had it. We must crack down on a crime WHICH IS ALWAYS PREVENTABLE. Even more so given we have taxis, Uber & Lyft. If you're broke, then sleep it off. First offense ought to be five days in jail. $3,000 fine. Yup. Now it's only $1,900. Used to be $2,400 pre 2000. One year suspension. Now it's only six months. Hey. Take the bus. Cab. Car towed. Yes. Hold for thirty days. This is not strict. This is saving lives.

[@gravyb4741]

Sad thing is she'll probably be out in 10

[@Luisjusthere]

Super heart breaking to see that 3 little girls are now orphans because of someone’s stupid choice! There’s literally Ubers and Lyft now something I didn’t have when I was that age. Glad to see the judge doing the right thing and giving her a tough sentence…something that should be done more commonly now…especially nowadays!

[@Joelsellers29]

That's what I don't understand, when I was 23 we hardly had cell phones, let alone Uber, Lyft. We had a Cab or Designated Driver. Anytime I go to a bar now, I Uber there and Uber back.

[@adamlewis6756]

She got a ride home then left again. She should have just gone to sleep

[@johng81818]

She did take an Uber home. Her cobweb filled skull told her to drive again even after already being safely dropped off at home.

[@wakeup833]

She was HOME

[@Joelsellers29]

@@wakeup833 that's sucks. If only she was like me, and just passed out on the couch. Maybe, or maybe not with my shoes kicked off. She'd not be in this situation. Or, she would still be in this situation. Either way, the accommodations for where she will hopefully be going, hopefully are not accommodating.

[@Sandiego1976md]

This really sucks. I know what it feels like to have no parents. It's really hard. I hope the aunt show them little girls lots of love and care. Prayers for this familia 😢🙏

[@abelaxen]

Try praying for the FAMILY.

[@Chisthebest0]

@abelaxen what do you think they just said dummy

[@mr_nadda83]

My goodness!! 😢...my heart goes put to those young ones

[@jcspider7259]

The family was driving around Newport Beach looking at Christmas lights. Grace Coleman, 23, was driving at 75 MPH and ran a red light, hitting their car. Coleman had a blood alcohol level of 0.22% - nearly THREE times the legal limit - and left the scene of the collision.

[@StopFlaggingVideos]

goddamnit i didnt want to know that extra information...goddamn it..

[@leop12768]

:(

[@leop12768]

I think it’s time for laws to change. Everyone needs to be forced to take one driving class per year and also one on how to behave

[@lunatigannie8860]

What a dispicable woman she is

[@SundayCookingRemix]

And only got 21years

[@dawnatkinson7704]

She left the scene too?! That is unforgivable.

[@ChicagoRob2]

Should have tacked on another 15 years for that despicable behavior.

[@teribrod4017]

Probably in shock but still no excuse!

[@bernieudo4399]

Recall Paul Pelosi will have his DUI arraignment today. It's reported he, at his arrest, handed a donor's card instead of just his driver's license. A donor's card! If it were anyone else not wealthy we'd be charged by the tough as nails D.A. with attempted bribery. (a felony) It's shameful he wasn't charged with attempted bribery. Oh wait. "We're not worthy."

[@LalithoTheRedBorderCollie]

She only cared about herself apparently

[@hi-ls6lt]

Isn’t that an offence in itself? Like a hit and run?

[@jackiebaumgart611]

Oh my goodness…..those poor babies. Totally preventable.

[@joegee7238]

If this happened in my Country (Australia) she would’ve been sentence to about five years at most. Kudos to that Judge and your strict sentencing laws for putting her away for that length of time.

[@strayabungie1181]

100% 5 years, then out on good behaviour in 3 years

[@doubleubee7523]

Unfortunately, she will probably be released early.

[@taubevictor8989]

The lady got a ride, and still got in her own car, with a prior dui. You deserve all of it !!!

[@iffybaker5013]

she deserves EVERY SECOND, EVERY HEARTBEAT, EVERY WINK, EVERY GIGGLE, EVERYTHING THAT YOU TOOK FROM THESE PEOPLE, YOU NEED TO BE REMINDED OF EVERY MINUTE OF YOUR PATHETIC LIFE!

[@printingwithlue4310]

Yeah, should have been maxed out. 42 years. But... This is California justice for ya.

[@thebodykeepsthescore2828]

​@@printingwithlue4310 Still beats British justice for a second dui that causes death

[@gerardburton1081]

@@printingwithlue4310 she deserved the 42 years for killing 2 people.

[@printingwithlue4310]

@@thebodykeepsthescore2828 idgas about Britain. 😐

[@Unknown_tomb]

I can never understand why drunk drivers always survive and most of the time victims don't

[@ihave35cents95]

Because when you're drunk you're a lot more limber and roll with the punches.

[@ckelly9747]

In this instance the driver of the S UV was in a $100k vehicle a vehicle with $100k worth of protection. Walked away unscathed. Wtf... Family was in a eco-friendly cracker jack box. Frobt seaters, no seat belts, 👎 no chance.

[@Aj-me8mo]

because drunk people don't brace for impact when they're about to crash while sober people do. They roll with the punches and that has an effect on the body ... but in this case she slammed into them into the head first no? smh such a sad case

[@Dr_KW]

It's the respective weight and speeds/direction of the colliding cars, elasticity of the collision, seatbelts or ejection from the vehicle and typically drunks have slower response time and don't tense up. So it's a lot of factors at play here. I think to a certain degree it may also be our perception of the crashes due to news coverage, because if the drunk dies, there's no trial, so no extensive coverage

[@theboiledcabbage]

The way I like to think of it is like this Think of the drunk driver as a rubber band Now think of the victim of the crash as a pencil Now which is easier to bend and break? The rubber band Or the pencil?

[@jaysonovo4778]

The children who lost their parents are blessed to have loving family members who will take them in as their own children ❤️ Rip the the parents. 21 years isn't long enough for taking 2 lives. Should be 40 years.

[@vernsutcliffe858]

As someone who was hit head-on by a drunk driver doing 80 mph, I can absolutely say that this woman got off easy. In some countries, a second DUI offense resulting in death would have gotten her the death penalty. She should have received a life sentence in prison. My prayers and condolences go out to the children and their family members.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

She DID get a life sentence. She was sentenced to 21 years to LIFE. Any sentence that ends in "To Life" is a life sentence.

[@vernsutcliffe858]

@@jeffalbillar7625 No. When I said life, I mean life without possibility of parole. Let her rot in prison. She got 21 years to life, meaning she can and probably will be paroled before her 50th birthday. Different sentence entirely.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

@@vernsutcliffe858 No. Next time he clearer in what you mean. And she ain't going nowhere. She will spend the rest of her life in prison.

[@vernsutcliffe858]

@@jeffalbillar7625 I don't owe you anything little man. I made my point perfectly clear when I said LIFE IMPRISONMENT. If you can't understand it that's YOUR problem.🤡

[@cobrakainevereverdies6940]

*SHE IS WHITE AND A WOMAN = WTF DO YOUUUUUUUUUU EXPECT* ???????? If she was Black and stole a bottle of liquor, that's easily 10 years.

[@AuntieKim]

She didn’t start crying until she got her sentence. People like her won’t stop committing their crimes until they are put in jail.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

Well, she's gone and she most likely will never get out of prison.

[@junioroso3003]

@Jajajaja Jajajaja wack!

[@anaccount7923]

@Chris Larson it’s not the cars fault, it’s the drivers fault

[@cybererik1]

@Jajajaja Jajajaja You're trying to score political points for a party that doesn't give a shit about you or anyone else. Derp.

[@christopher399]

I think crying when receiving a life sentence is pretty normal. Most of us would've done the same, myself included. But her crime was driving while drunk. I'm not saying it's right, or that she isn't responsible for those deaths. She absolutely is. I'm saying it's not like she is a cold blooded killer. She got drunk and went for a drive, which is very, very wrong, but it isn't difficult to believe that she never wanted anyone to die. It doesn't surprise me to hear drunk drivers feeling awful when they learn someone died as a result of their actions.

[@romain8390]

You can see the arrogance and privilege in her face. She was driving a range rover, and had previously been let off with a slap on the wrist for a previous DUI. Judges need to be held accountable for these light sentences, especially when people have not learned their lesson from prior arrests.

[@PhantomMagician1846]

its not the Judges fault, however we do need to have some more and better reasonable regulations with regard to alcohol. more limits to sales of booze, more education, stiffer penalties for 1st DUIs, longer prison time for 2nd DUI, ect

[@joannerandle728]

those little girls 😭😭😭😭 we recently lost my daughter in law and seeing my 10 year old granddaughter grieving is unbearable. children should not suffer like this it is way too cruel

[@98noir94]

How do you have a prior DUI and not get your license suspended for a lengthy amount of time. It’s time to tighten up on DUI and any type of reckless driving. Edit: I had to pull out a reckless DUI driver last weekend out of burning car. In my head I could’ve done the world a favor if I just left him in the wreckage to bleed out.. really in a matter of seconds I could act on my own justice but the world would rather fall to making money over putting others peoples life safety. I kid you not the last week in neighborhood there’s been 10 major incidents involving fatal DUI. LA is great

[@charaznable8072]

First time offender pay a fine and go to some drivers ed class I think it's the second dui that gets your license taken away for a few months or a year and then third is jail/prison time and never being able to drive again but it could be different depending on which state you are in.

[@ANOVII2]

suspended license will not stop stupid people like this. Sadly, not much can be done.

[@kayblank]

White privilege

[@jtomyhope575]

suspended license doesn't mean you can't physically get into a car and drive if you want. It just means you can't do so legally.

[@crazychase98]

Women

[@FollowTrystocks]

That judge lost his mind, 21 years isn’t enough. Give her 40

[@DrKrazyGuy]

When a plea deal is made its usually whatever the prosecution and defense agree on

[@belindaybarra-martinez3446]

Give her life

[@xsailor85]

At very hard labor

[@alphaomega5909]

Note she received 21 yrs to LIFE. She can't even ask for a parole hearing most states until shes done 2/3s the minimum. Plus often they arent granted a hearing even . She could easily be denied parole Everytime til she Dies in prison after decades n decades.

[@islandvibez]

women do less time than men for similar charges, FACT.

[@robertkoektrommel4991]

I'm touched by the sentimental reaction from the judge.

[@ggeorge4144]

I f he was so touched why did he give her half of what she could have gotten?

[@sketchartist1964]

​​@@ggeorge4144 Exactly. They should have less mercy for these irresponsible drunks.

[@pep590]

@@ggeorge4144 Maybe there is a reason or reasons that we do not know about?

[@rg20322]

Grace should never get out of jail. I can't believe what she did to this family.

[@pramos124]

She deserved those 40 years in prison. This is so heartbreaking. Poor girls. I’m emotional over this.

[@videosurfah]

21

[@Vert0313]

@@videosurfah "Grace Coleman who had a prior Dui arrest faced a maximum of 42 years - Life" You're welcome.

[@geezycity7558]

The cop that killed Micheal brown got 0 years and Micheal was unarmed

[@brianlittlefield7973]

No. Your just emotional. Its called man slaughter and she should have got 5-10.

[@rickdeckard8339]

@@geezycity7558 and?

[@cathycollins9538]

So heartbreaking. Oh my goodness. A drunk driver ended the life of my 16 year old sister. My parents were in such pain. God bless these three little girls and their family.

[@Alvan81]

My Godsister was killed @ age 18 by a DUI. It put a cloud over her Mom's entire life.

[@jenniferstuart1473]

Peace ✌

[@user-ls5tq5vv7h]

And you weren’t in pain ?

[@MarioMartinez-tt9ly]

And to add insult to injury she is most likely going to serve 10 years and then be released on parole.

[@joannerandle728]

very sorry for your loss. xx

[@FlyGuy2000]

The story of the victims should not matter in the eyes of justice, anyone whose negligence causes injury or death does not deserve to walk freely in civilization and needs to face a significant amount of their life in prison.

[@Peedarb]

Get rid of this one!

[@jenniferg749]

Heartbreaking to see the beautiful daughters left behind as a result of this young lady’s selfish actions. To hear she walked by the 3 sisters crying in the car and did nothing is beyond disgusting. Prayers and love for the sweet little girls.

[@sarawashington5485]

Absolutely disgusting. The same thing happened to Nikki Minaj's Father. His killer, stopped and talked to Nikki's Father and then drove off and left him die! Makes me so angry. You should get 10 years for just leaving the scene. There's just no excuse, call and get help, you're getting to get caught anyway!

[@sneedball4789]

Sounds based too me

[@vincent2053]

@@sneedball4789You’re definitely way too old to be saying “based”

[@bkopgamer]

It’s disgusting man. One bad choice can lead to trouble.

[@MrJSpicoli]

You love the novela anecdotes. We get it.

[@moa3008]

She’s a 23 year old adult woman with a valid driver’s license; and she definitely knows better than to be DUI.

[@Nonyah123]

What does age have anything to do with it

[@pauljordan4452]

@@Nonyah123 Maturity or lack thereof.

[@toppertruthio]

do you know her back story though or why she drank so heavily.......she made a mistake....she didnt go out to orphan those kids....21 years is way over the top...5 years in prison is a long time...dont be so judgemental

[@dynasticlight8706]

She HAD a prior DUI also . California every day .

[@ryanjardee9235]

@@toppertruthioHow is 21 years for killing two people and orphaning 3 children "way over the top?"

[@kenya1067]

Anyone who ever gets a DUI needs to be banned from driving. There's enough people already driving like idiots without anything in their system. This is so sad. I hope those girls are alright. That had to have been so traumatizing and that idiot just walks past. Absolutely selfish and disgusting behavior.

[@stk6mkt]

Another bleeding heart judge that will NOT do his damn job. Disgusting.

[@jc-diaz487]

This has to be the saddest thing ever ! Poor babies , losing both of their parents 😢 I just can’t imagine.

[@Cbd_7ohm]

There are way worse cases than this.

[@Cbd_7ohm]

@@tid88 Yes, but the original comment says this has to be the saddest thing ever, when it isn't.

[@Cbd_7ohm]

@@tid88 No it isn't. 3 people being killed is worse than 2. 100 is worse than both. It's basic math.

[@DB46811]

My 30’ish yr old son is a recovering alcoholic/addict. We’ve been living together for several years. We watched this and it hit hard just how many times this could have been him. Just so senseless and heartbreaking. 💔

[@SenorGuzman32]

God forbid

[@suzannefernandez470]

I thank God for AA. Saved my life and probably others. I did drive drunk. Then I changed my life!

[@DB46811]

@@suzannefernandez470 That’s wonderful to hear. I know what a struggle it can be and I applaud you.

[@chaseturknett]

I’m 25 and a recovering alcoholic. This could have been me so many times. I’m so grateful for the program of AA and to be 9 months sober. One day at a time.

[@City_2_fitness]

@@chaseturknett that’s amazing!! June 25th will be 3 years for me!!

[@jetshroomeye8126]

That is so heartbreaking

[@mastereppsreturns6586]

"I feel sad... when the accident happened" Wow, such depth, such poetic wording!

[@nellytamayo3414]

A repeat offender deserves more than 21 years!

[@stangchicc]

THIS IS TAKING ACTION!!! 🙏judge for allowing the family speak on how SHE WAS UNREASONABLE FOR HER BEHAVIOR and needed to be accountable

[@lizseg1954]

The driver deserves more jail time for this very serious incident!! The children were severely injured and lost their parents. God bless them and watch over them. This is so tragic!!! I wish a good life filled with love for the children. And I hope Ms. Coleman relives the damage she did everyday for the rest of her life!!!

[@kimward5746]

I agree. This calls for the maximum.

[@IMGONEIN60]

Thank you 21yrs is NOT ENOUGH…

[@bernieudo4399]

Realize judges should have flexibility in sentencing, but DUI sentences vary widely. Here in San Joaquin County a judge sentenced a drunk driver back in '16/'17 to three consecutive terms of fifteen years each for killing three for a total of at least forty five years. How she received less than half with a prior DUI is puzzling. This judge definitely isn't a rookie. Always questioned this country's attitude towards DUI. Over 12,000+ killed yearly the last fifty years. Just a day in jail on first offense. Charged a misdemeanor unless there's bodily injury. $1,900 fine. Six months license suspension. A year of DUI classes. At least a point. Car towed: used to be held for thirty days. At least face five days in jail w/$2,500. (old fine) Don't forget Pelosi's DUI, which was almost a pass by the Napa County D.A. Historically in Napa County wealthy DUI drivers were not only given a pass, but a drive home by the Sheriff. Yup. Just incredulous.

[@AregPone]

@@bernieudo4399 it's because, like most things nowadays, these idiotic decisions are considered a disease and not personal choice. For the most part, people are being conditioned to feel sorry for these morons because somehow it's not entirely their fault they make stupid decisions. This is why the country(western culture, in general) is spinning out of control.

[@theoma4576]

@@bernieudo4399 she's white that's why

[@bobbyjones7922]

21 years,what a mockery of justice....

[@jondoe7674]

21 years for taking two lives away! And ruining 3 others!, people like that don't deserve a second chance, but deserve life in jail.

[@19993gt]

She should at least be financially liable for those children.

[@WhoWhoandZulu]

How she is going to prison for 21 years ?

[@jeffalbillar7625]

She will have to pay some type of restitution. And she will pay it in prison. If you owe any type of restitution, the state takes 55% of any money you MAY earn in prison or any money that is sent to you.

[@MOAB-UT]

100%

[@mrsaldama]

they are going after her parents because she drove their car. Shes a rich brat from newport beach. Lawyers are gonna go after them.

[@19993gt]

@@mrsaldama that’s good to hear

[@MsLeilam]

She LOOKS messed up! Good for the judicial system. We’ve got a hold on their reckless behavior. My heart goes out to these people.

[@dakrawnik4208]

Trump still free...

[@kccain4011]

@@dakrawnik4208 😏👌🏾

[@weareallgodschildrenlovefr9556]

Finally! 👍👍👍

[@cloudr7979]

She won't hurt anyone else until 10 years from now when she's released for good behavior . 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@R7Rolan1]

@@dakrawnik4208 You mean Biden, Obama, or Clinton

[@karamjitgrewal8445]

When being arrested their response "I didn't do anything , give me your badge number , I call my lawyer , you are hurting me , let me go , repeated constantly.

[@hugohackenbush3524]

Exactly.

[@roberttrepagnier9149]

Second DUI. Killed two people. Should have been automatic life sentence

[@MorgueRat]

They're going through my worst fear, and I am 28 years old. I lost my dad when I was four, so I've always been with my mom. Have always had fears of her dying. After the strokes and kidney failure it was so much worse. We don't have a good relationship, but I still breakdown at the thought of her leaving this world. These poor children... Beyond eartbreaking... I hope they have supportive family members to care for them. If there is any sort of fundraiser set up for these kids, I'd like to donate. I don't have much, but the offer to help in some way, is always there.

[@conraddevera]

I'd patch things up if It was me.. Already lost one

[@MorgueRat]

@@conraddevera I've tried. I have taken care of her since I was 14. She has abused me throughout my entire life. Have been in therapy the last 10 years. It's hard to fix relationships with narcissistic parents.

[@conraddevera]

@@MorgueRat oh OK, i thought I'd was.. You know, misunderstanding or something. Lost my father last year, when I was half way around the world. So now that I'm back, and still wfh, I'm staying mostly with my mom and my siblings (it's perfectly fine here if adults live with their parents). At least I get to stay with them until I'm no longer allowed to work remotely

[@deputybadass1356]

I am so sorry, I am an adult now, and don't have any type of relationship with mother for many years now and I don't think ever. She looks so nice and innocent but treated me calling awful disgusting names when I was very young, or she wouldn't talk to me for many days, ignoring me and just talking to my siblings. The older I get, the more I remember and I am glad I don't live with a toxic woman. I am sorry, your mother probably has mental problems, otherwise she wouldn't behave this badly with you. God Bless!

[@conraddevera]

@@deputybadass1356 can't imagine how that felt.. Any idea why she was like that? Was it only with you? Sorry, no need to answer that one. I hope you find peace sir

[@richs3777]

Now civil suit so the girls can be taken care of at least financially.

[@briane173]

They're never gonna get a dime so what's the point?

[@backagain5216]

@@briane173 insurance you clown

[@briane173]

@@backagain5216 Insurance ain't gonna pay out for one of their insureds getting a DUI. And even if they did (which they won't) it would be capped. And this genius will be contributing nothing to the kids' wellbeing for at least the next 21 years, so.... No insurance co. is going to offer coverage for a DUI conviction; sorry, that's not how it works.

[@yourneighbour2401]

@@backagain5216 insurance won't pay shit

[@backagain5216]

@@briane173 The insurance of the insured pays. Why do you pay insurance for if not? Do you seriously believe it’s only for the other driver? People wouldn’t pay it. Of course in the USA, what you are saying might be true. I’m thankful we are nothing like that morally corrupt country.

[@ingmarlangerak8973]

In the Netherlands we need your judges and sentences! The punish for this is 1 year jail...😮😮😮

[@Trobtwillis]

0:27 Don't call it an "accident." It's a violent crime.

[@KoKoTheSagittarius]

My God. Poor babies. I hope they're surrounded by love. What a tragedy 😢

[@shanayacarriere926]

@Gambit Odsey Seriously, you are stupidity incorrect.

[@monsterpig3270]

@Gambit Odsey Wrong. Friend of mine, got 42 years. He killed a pedestrian while under the influence and he's black. They are very strict on DUIs in California. They do not mess around. Just Uber.

[@lemondrop7305]

@Gambit Odsey lol play stupid games win stupid prizes. DUIs in CA carry a heavy sentence. She even had a previous DUI. Wtf are u talking about 😂

[@monsterpig3270]

@Gambit Odsey Stop watching Fox News!

[@sealtheborder1300]

They are anchor babies, border hoppers lol 😂

[@madmex123]

What a tragedy. I’m glad the family stepped up and are taking care of these innocent little girls whose life was ruined by the selfishness of one person.

[@bunjijumper5345]

of course the family stepped in, Mexican families are not like white familes.

[@kellygervais3440]

My father threw his truck keys at me when I refused to let him drink and drive, the next day I talked to him about how he would not live well with killing someone and worse if it was one of his 19 grandchildren, and how I couldn't live with myself knowing I could have done something to stop it, his eyes told me he finally got it, I finished it off by saying I will never let you drink and drive again.

[@simmiesim321]

Poor girls 😔😔😔heartbreaking

[@rollingcan]

Send a message to the peoples who are living these dumb drunk life style who are driving.

[@mikemiller659]

They dont get the message..like ppl. that dont wear seat belts

[@deathbydeviceable]

@@mikemiller659 you're not the brightest guy for equaling drunk driving as not wearing a seatbelt

[@ronrobinson206]

What about those who sold her the drug?

[@richardlacey4923]

Texting and driving is 10 times more dangerous than DUI and everyone does it

[@alexialira3839]

@Richard Lacey NHTSA data showed 10,142 drunk driver involved deaths vs 3,142 deaths involving distracted driving. 🤡

[@classic-4x4]

Killing two people, leave these poor kids without parents, only 21 years.this is not fair... I'm deeply 😔 sorry for these kids

[@cobrakainevereverdies6940]

*WELLLLLLLLLL White People can get away with things, that you would "only believe was in the Movies"*

[@lizettewanzer8650]

She managed to kill the parents and forever change the lives of the three daughters AND the aunt who has to suddenly shift her entire life around to take them in and raise them. Having three young girls--just babies, really--suddenly grafted into your home is life-changing.

[@rajun1231]

If you take a life while DUI, then you should lose your life, so to speak, in prison. Where's the justice in a 21 year sentence? Where would that couple be in 21 years had their lives not ended so senselessly. Life in prison without parole is equal to the lives lost.

[@JuliePlott]

Horrible! Prayers to the family!

[@joshuad1716]

21 years, these girls will have to live 2-4x that period of time without their parents. Anyone saying justice is served is disgusting. This woman does not deserve to ever be free again.

[@lemar5580]

It’s much more prison time than a lot of killer cops get. They should be happy with the sentence @joshua d

[@elliotjones3098]

@@lemar5580 dumb

[@anthonymarrequin1819]

@@lemar5580 yet plenty of cops kill unjustly and get no time...

[@ll4680]

Losing 21 years of your prime years is going to suck for her

[@TisEYEthe1]

@@lemar5580 No one cares about your hatred for cop's. Quit committing crimes if you don't like the Police. Obviously Joshua D's point was just about how little time this drunk driver was given.

[@sleeperenroute2412]

Man I would drive drunk a lot when I was younger seeing this makes me so mad at my younger self the damage we can do to someone that doesn’t deserve it

[@jamisont1]

it used to be a folk crime and even juries let em go since everyone was doing it. i quit drinking and driving after one night that i dont even remember how i got home.

[@opwave79]

Yeah I didn’t even remember this one time I got home, but there i was in the morning, curled up in bed when my friend (a loser for not stopping me btw) called to make sure I “didn’t wrap my car around a pole last night”.

[@roncortez2514]

I used to do the same thing back in the days and back in the days we used to be drinking '40s. I remember sometimes I used to drive around from leaving their friend's house already buzz but with the 40 on my lap driving looking for some females to Fu__. But now that I'm older I think how stupid it was cuz I could have left little girls like them parentless for my stupidity when I was younger.

[@calise7988]

My ex boyfriend died in a DUI accident , thank you for not continuing to drink & drive 🙏🏾 it really does kill

[@jeanniesherman3591]

Better thank god.....for sparing ur soul.....all those times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[@stanleyroberts6669]

In Every Driveing Accident When someone is Killed, Some how mostly All drivers are not killed or even injured, this amazes me!!

[@BackwoodsFilms]

Can you imagine how many times this woman must've driven while drunk before she received her first DUI and before the crash that killed two people? I bet she put thousands of other people's lives in danger in just those few years while she had her license.

[@elizabethr4107]

They say by the time someone gets their first DUI in the states they have driven drunk 80 times before

[@twczzkm]

This is absolutely heartbreaking. Please people, take a damn Uber.

[@lizettewanzer8650]

If you're in a group, use the designated river. If you're a couple or group, have one less drink than your usual and use the money to take a taxi or Lyft. Some cities even have a "Safe Ride Home" program. You can always come and get your car the next day! Or call a friend to drive it home for you if it's not safe to leave the car in that parking lot overnight.

[@wHw_Syxx]

I'll never understand how most of the time the selfish drunk survives the crash and everyone around them passes away. I feel so bad for those children and hoping they're doing as well as they can with their loved ones. Unforgivable.

[@dchawk81]

Think of the human body like pasta. Uncooked, it's brittle and breaks easily. This is the body when it tenses up in fear/bracing for impact. A drunk is a floppy noodle. It just goes with the flow. The kids probably never saw it coming because they couldn't really see out, and therefore didn't tense up.

[@Ken-fh4jc]

It is selection bias. If the driver died you wouldn’t have seen this story.

[@SacredLuzt777]

Poor little girls...wow! At least they still have caring family members to look out for them. The innocence in their eyes shattered by tragedy is painful to watch😑🙏 Sending peace and love to them...

[@superstringsbro]

I saw you post a couple weeks ago on the shop lifting video in Cerritos and now I saw you here. We’re destined to be friends I think 😂🤣

[@anthony-ok5dz]

@@superstringsbro or maybe your just stalking her

[@SacredLuzt777]

@@superstringsbro yes....it's a creepy and sick coincidence🤣🤣 Cheers!😎🍺

[@xenasbottombitch5328]

I don’t know what’s more disgraceful: the DUI manslaughter or the fact she’s making duck lips in her booking picture.

[@haaxxx9]

The duck lips was just icing on the shitty cake. People still do that shit? It's isn't cute at all.

[@alexialira3839]

Pretty sure the murderer is not doing the duck lips intentionally. Sis got botched injections. Lmaooo

[@insaneapples1559]

The sentences for DUI involving deaths range so wildly it's insane.

[@mdot100]

Wow, she's only 23 years old and already has 2 DUI arrests?? That's horrible!

[@PrinceChris93]

Never knew judges had feelings if more were this compassionate they'd be more relatable

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

judges are elected by YOU... get involved and vote your best! they have to show some level of something to get elected by the people...

[@adethechosenone]

@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD true. Unfortunately they hold office for forever no? So if they change their stance once elected, what can we do then?

[@TheRAMBO9191]

@@adethechosenone if enough people rise to same opiniin you get them removed. Whether by law or by the people. Simple. I wish we would do that with current democrates but the people 2nd and 3rd in charge are no better than the first. So we're screwed on decision making for now and I'm no pro republican either. I just want good leaders and decisions made. And no matter the outcry these people are in power still in office. No one wants another capital riot but what can we do.

[@MOAB-UT]

They make MILLIONS off of DUI's, trust me. DUI's could be legally enforced to a point they stop tomorrow. This is a fact. They are encouraged. NO you say. OK- then why don't cops sit outside of bars at or near closing time and PREVENT an FINE the bars the second someone starts their cars drunk and/or start to drive away. Do they have more pressing things to do at 2am- is that why they are at the local Dunkin Donuts at that time? NO- THEY NEED THE MONEY. This is clear to anyone with half a brain. Why is a new Honda capable of going 115mph? They NEED you to speed. When you get older you see reality for what it is. It is ALL about the money, lawyers and judges, prisons. it is a multi-billion dollar industrial complex that employees millions of people.

[@alexialira3839]

Hmmm I'd rather have a logical stoic judge who follows the rule of law rather than one driven by feelings. Emotions can cloud ones judgment which could prove detrimental.... especially if one is in a position of power. Note: to be clear, I'm not saying the murderer deserved to be free or have a lesser punishment. I think she deserves life.

[@ellis_1046]

This absolutely breaks my heart having 4 daughters of my own I cannot imagine them without their mother and I. It worries me to drive after dark because of these stories.

[@alexialira3839]

These days it's at all hours. My sister was hit by a drunk driver b/w 9-10 am on a Sunday while driving. She's good. A whole family lost their lives a couple of years ago around my area due to a drunk driver...it was in the morning too. Alcoholism is a huge issue...

[@tolitsdterrible4785]

Killed two people, parents to 3 kids who will grow up without parents and she only got 21 years. How is that not injustice?

[@TheNapoleonComplex1]

Should've been 42 years to life. She had a prior DUI and left the scene

[@lizettewanzer8650]

100% agreed. 😠

[@sandyfisher5447]

She deserves every bit of 21 years behind bars! Me myself I would’ve given her ☠️ sentence! My condolences go out to those kids and their family. May the parents rest in peace. Good job Judge! Sending positive vibes your way. I hope you’re having a great day.

[@JOEL00111]

Stop it, only God can give and take life. No human being can.

[@JOEL00111]

@@bolt3729 This is why you shouldn't drink or do drugs! Do you think she would kill sober?? Let God do justice, send to jail by man's law okay, but to say death on her is the same as what she did. Just being barbaric as well is no solution.

[@HiThisIsMine]

@@JOEL00111 ​ - I’ve seen plenty of people take others lives.. and EVERY SINGLE life on this planet was brought here by a woman, technically… mostly sexual intercourse between a man and woman resulting in a process called child birth.. sometimes lives are brought here by doctors using science… other times life is created by accident… but still always a sperm and egg… the only lives brought into this world by god, are the fictional ones of Adam and Eve in the Bible. Also to answer your other question… yes, lots of people kill others in accidents when they are sober.. it happens. You must be someone who doesn’t base much of their thought processes on facts but feelings instead.

[@JOEL00111]

@@HiThisIsMine There's a designer of this whole thing called life, you're living proof if you study your body and functions even the functions of this world constantly sustaining your life from the ant to plants and everything else. If you're to arrogant to acknowledge it is a whole other personal issue like many God-hating folks! Women don't conceive on there own, womb has no life, it's just an incubator, until a man comes around. if they got the sucky part of nature is just life, tough luck! Men die protecting them so it kinda evens out. And if you wanna talk facts you not suggesting sober drivers kill more than drugged up/drunk people right? Because I'll tell you right your facts are wrong!

[@JOEL00111]

@@HiThisIsMine the only way to bring life is using women's and men's DNA stop the bs. Explain this other way doctors create life?? Unless you talking about animal cloning which isn't nothing being created just the same eggs and sperm. Evil can't create just distort. Like mixing dnas between human and animals for example....

[@olaguna2]

Heart breaking

[@thor7219]

Heartbreaking 💔

[@rollingcan]

10 years each for taking a life. That is getting off easy.

[@IdealUser]

No guarantee she'll get parole.

[@daviddelacruz7496]

@@IdealUser most likely will, laws will change within those 20 years

[@islandvibez]

women do less time than men for similar charges, FACT.

[@boston312]

actually, nowadays this is a very tough sentence. Our DA Cascon is giving out one to two years for convicted killers. This lady is going to spend half of her life in jail plus live with the guilt for rest of her life

[@MikeMunday222]

She’s white. What you expect

[@abdikadirahmed9540]

Watching that little girl pick up her younger sister broke my heart, a child herself but showing responsibility

[@lizettewanzer8650]

She's had to grow up too fast. 😢😢

[@gamerjay6624]

There was a car crash recently where the parents died in a remote area of Western Australia and the 5 year old girl saved her 2 yr old and 8mth old brother, it was 2 days before searchers found them. The little girl kept her brothers alive in a unimaginable situation for someone so young, brings tears to the eyes !

[@kimmybee12]

2nd DUI and kills the parents of three beautiful little girls. She should be in jail for the rest of her life.

[@eightinches3671]

Why did the Judge reduce her sentence from 42 yrs. to life to 21 yrs. to life? wtf?

[@kevinbarry3548]

Because the judiciary doesn't care about citizens at all. I mean who doesn't know this by now? American judiciary and government is the Enemy of the People.

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

I'm so sorry that this had to happen... Prayers for everyone involved..

[@cagneybillingsley2165]

salute the judge. she can go make some duck lips in the prison shower

[@leepiper4621]

It didn't "have to happen". There was no destiny for this mother & father to die. It was this woman's 2nd DUI. Her arrogance & recklessness caused these deaths

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

@@leepiper4621 how old is she? I'm sure it wasn't her intention...do you get smarter when you drink...are you special

[@leepiper4621]

@@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503 stop being an enabler. She refused a ride home, she tried to leave the scene where young children were screaming. At 23 it was her 2nd DUI . Nothing good abt this scenario. Indefensible.

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

@@leepiper4621 I'm human...

[@coreyward1685]

They seemed like such a loving couple and loving parents :( this is so sad.... people need to stop being so selfish and putting others at risk for their own convenience... get an uber. I drive for uber and im telling you now id rather deal with drunk idiots in my back seat over seeing these tragic stories, Prayers go out for this family.

[@jameselliott9055]

going to reactivate my uber account so I can pick up drunk people again. never thought I could possibly be saving lives. great comment.

[@gearjammer7087]

My daughter died 2.5 years ago while driving drunk. She was 22. After 3 months passed I got the Medical Examiner’s Report. She was 0.18. Luckily she didn’t kill anyone else. She hit a tree going 100 mph in a Dodge Challenger. She and the car were both totally annihilated . There was nothing left of her body. Only parts. I count it as a blessing that her life ended very early before she had the chance to kill others. Her death is the only way she would have stopped. She wouldn’t listen to anyone or what they had to say. I’ve been a trucker the last 41 years and I’ve seen my share of tragic accidents on our highways . I’m so very sad for those little girls. ☹️

[@mischr13]

@@gearjammer7087 I'm so sorry :( I hope it's some consolation she didn't have to suffer as she died, I hope that's not too morbid to say. and thank you for the work you do, truckers are the backbone of society and don't get enough appreciation

[@gearjammer7087]

@@mischr13 👍

[@marytodd9170]

Prayers for the family

[@jmoffitt36]

Such a beautiful family destroyed. My heart aches for those little girls. They will have trauma and struggle for the rest of their life.

[@toriwilliams8548]

I was with a drunk driver and we wrecked. Just us, in a field but it was bad enough. It forever changed my life(I was paralyzed and after surgery could learn to walk again) and I’m so thankful it hurt me and not another family… I hate these hard lessons, because it’s never the drunk.

[@toriwilliams8548]

@@Ty-1452 18

[@susiem44]

I'm so glad you can walk!!

[@jars7774]

What do you mean by, “it’s never the drunk”?

[@toriwilliams8548]

@@jars7774 they usually live through the accidents, but the others do not. Alcohol makes you loose enough to not be as hurt in the accident. I was being dramatic that it’s never the drunk, but more times than not… they survive the crash

[@jars7774]

@@toriwilliams8548 I see, thanks. Happy Holidays!

[@carlosgarcia-qf6gz]

So she had a prior DUI arrest and still drove and was let out smh

[@kathleenardrey5094]

Damn, damn, damn. You killed two people and you only get 21 years??? Where is life without parole? Judge is a coward.

[@kickadams8908ass]

If she's facing a maximum of forty-two years, why is this stupid A judge giving her twenty-one? It's just the double standard in this country.

[@elenafoleyfoley168]

So sad 💔 Those poor children, may life be good to them and may they never struggle 🙏🏻 Rest In Peace to their Dad and Mam 🌹👼👼🌹 Thoughts and Prayers with all family and friends 🙏🏻

[@linedanzer4302]

Beautiful post.

[@belindaybarra-martinez3446]

I want the info for a go fund me for these precious girls. Prayers to them and the rest of the familia.

[@bmart42081]

Hopefully they sue the fuck out of that family for damages. Those little girls deserve all the money from that woman’s family.

[@ef7558]

Why can't we make this offense punishable by death

[@DENOEHONER]

Poor little Baby's 😢 I'm literally with TEARS in my Eye's

[@reneramirez4516]

Tearing up as well.

[@danielleparra4800]

That was hard 😢

[@Ovakill22]

Rip to the parents, I feel so sad for those beautiful little girls, I'm praying for them ❤️🙏🏿

[@cruisingscenesandtakingbea4197]

those poor kids terrible age to lose your parents and for no reason. They have my sympathy and i hope life treats them very well

[@rjakob8073]

These DWI cases are so unfortunate. Everyone loses. Our judicial system needs to step up and STOP giving drunk drivers shorter sentences. This madness must STOP!

[@xxxx-qo9dh]

Unfortunate? 🤯 these idiots who drink and get behind the wheel are criminals, nothing less, theyCHOOSE to do so. How is that ‘unfortunate’?

[@brenda9228]

I empathize for the grief/trauma these children will forever endure. They had their parents stolen from them. Hopefully they will find peace & happiness.

[@johnpaulgarcia6906]

Such an unimaginable tragedy loss of these young children's mom and dad. No punishment fits this horrific crime. May the Lord be with those little girls as they grow up with so many un-answered questions. It's my hope that their Aunt has the strength those children are going to need as they grow into young adults. That any long distance family they may have come together for the welfare of these precious little children. My deepest condolences to all of the victims of this selfish crime. 😔

[@darrellbarfz8666]

The whole family of illegal aliens was already being taken care of by taxpayers. Thankfully, the children were birthed on this side of the border so they will receive thousands in social security as well even though their parents didn't pay taxes. Thank goodness for the our American social welfare net.

[@johnpaulgarcia6906]

@@darrellbarfz8666 your sarcasm is underwhelming. Perhaps you yourself are a recipient of welfare or came from such a home. Too bad you have no empathy for these people. Good luck with your little measly existence who someone else fought and died for you to be in the united states.

[@usaloveme]

OMG this is sad all around. The girls are without mom and dad. Then there's the young 21year old - YOUNG - who is now going to prison! What a tragedy. So many ppl ALL AGES have driven drunk but survived their stupid decision. Very sad case.