• COPS: "DUI MOM" CRASHES CAR IN CANAL, FLEES SCENE TO TAKE DRUNKEN BATH LEAVING DAUGHTER, 4, TO DROWN IN CAR

  • Apr 16 2025
  • Length: 42 mins
  • Podcast

COPS: "DUI MOM" CRASHES CAR IN CANAL, FLEES SCENE TO TAKE DRUNKEN BATH LEAVING DAUGHTER, 4, TO DROWN IN CAR

  • Summary

  • A California mom now charged with murder after driving drunk, killing her 4-year-old daughter. Juliette Acosta, 26, crashed her SUV into a canal. The sound of the crash is loud enough to get the attention of those living nearby including Acosta's uncle and a neighbor. Acosta's Subaru SUV lands partially submerged in the canal. Acosta's uncle jumps into the water, helping Acosta get out of the vehicle, but is unable to find 4-year-old Reagan.

    The 26-year-old mother is not on the scene when officers arrive, however, the deputy immediately jumps into the water to see if the girl is still inside the vehicle. The deputy finds Reagan Herrin still buckled in her seat. With help from Acosta's uncle, the men break the little girl free. The deputy performs CPR as an ambulance arrives. Acosta has gone to a nearby home and reportedly is taking a bath when deputies arrive. Acosta is arrested and initially charged with felony DUI. Her BAC is nearly three times over the legal blood alcohol limit.

    Now charged with murder, drunk driving, and a host of other related offenses, Juliette Acosta will remain in the county jail on a no-bail warrant.

    Joining Nancy Grace today,

    • Derek Smith - Criminal Defense Attorney website: dwsmithlegal.com
    • Dr. Angela Arnold - Psychiatrist, AngelaArnoldMD.com, Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University, Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital
    • Kimberly Cockrell - Victim Services Manager at Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) South Carolina, MADD.ORG, FB: Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Instagram: @maddnational
    • Bill Garcia - Owner of Bill Garcia Investigative Services, Facebook: Bill Garcia Investigative Services, Instagram @BGISInternational
    • Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author, "Blood Beneath My Feet", Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan", @JoScottForensic
    • Ben Dobrin - Emergency Response Diving Instructor and Instructor Trainer, Police Diver
    • Nina Burns - Reporter, KOVR CBS13 Sacramento, cbsnews.com/sacramento, Instagram: @neeburr, Facebook: NinaBurnsReporter

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