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Accused California DUI driver’s stunning six-word reply to cops after horrific crash killed couple

Nypost · · 282 words · By Benjamin Brown
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Accused California DUI driver’s stunning six-word reply to cops after horrific crash killed couple See more of our coverage in your search results.

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What happened

Accused California DUI driver’s stunning six-word reply to cops after horrific crash killed couple See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleAn accused drunk driver who allegedly killed a married couple admitted to cops she had been drinking — but claimed she only had one.

Common ground

Anabell Correa, who is charged with killing Desiree and Max Mooney in Bakersfield, California, last March, is said to have told officers “I drank one Twisted Tea bro,” according to court documents obtained by Bakersfield Now.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Pity: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Appeal to Pity 80% confidence
Evoking sympathy to win support rather than using logical arguments.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Desiree turned 30 just a few months earlier, according to a GoFundMe page.”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Desiree Mooney's age or a GoFundMe page mentioning her 30th birthday.
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Claim 2: “Correa has pleaded not guilty.”
PENDING
This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 3: “Anabell Correa, who is charged with killing Desiree and Max Mooney in Bakersfield, California, last March”
CORROBORATED
Multiple independent web search results confirm Anabell Correa is charged with a crash that killed Desiree and Max Mooney. While the search results for claim 0 specifically were polluted with movie results, the results for claims 2 and 3 explicitly confirm the identity of the driver and the victims.
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web search NEUTRAL — Annabelle is a 2014 American supernatural horror film directed by John R. Leonetti, written by Gary Dauberman, and produced by Peter Safran and James Wan. Starring Annabelle Wallis, Ward Horton and Al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annabelle_(film)
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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 3, 2014 · Annabelle: Directed by John R. Leonetti. With Ward Horton, Annabelle Wallis, Alfre Woodard, Tony Amendola. A couple begins to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a v…
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3322940
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 16, 2025 · After looming over 'The Conjuring,' Annabelle the doll went on to headline her own horror trilogy. Here's the story of the real, allegedly haunted doll on which she's based — and where …
https://ew.com/is-annabelle-based-on-a-true-story-all-about-…
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Claim 4: “The crash killed the Mooneys, who were coming home after spending the night out celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day.”
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources confirm the victims were Desiree and Max Mooney and that they were celebrating Saint Patrick's Day in an Uber/rideshare at the time of the crash.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago ... Correa is accused of driving under the influence and crashing into a rideshare vehicle, killing passengers Desiree Mooney and Max Mooney as they ...
https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/dui-trial-in-crash-tha…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 17, 2025 ... It was a 21 yr old girl, this was her 2nd DUI. The 2 ppl killed were celebrating St. Patty's Day, they were in an Uber. So heartbreaking, and ...
https://www.facebook.com/bakersfieldnow/posts/the-coroners-o…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 18, 2025 ... A tragic accident claimed the lives of Desiree and Max Mooney early Sunday morning when their Uber was struck by an alleged drunk driver.
https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/couple-killed-by-alleg…
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Claim 5: “will head to trial in late August”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 6: “In February, a Kern County judge determined there was sufficient evidence to connect Correa to the incident.”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding a judge's determination in February.
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Claim 7: “had a blood alcohol level that was 0.088%, which was above the 0.080% legal limit”
SINGLE SOURCE
While the specific BAC of 0.088% is not explicitly listed in the snippets, KGET.com mentions court filings regarding the legal limit of 0.080%. However, without the full text of the filing in the evidence, this specific number cannot be corroborated by a second independent source.
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Claim 8: “Correa, who was 21 at the time, was traveling eastbound on Stockdale Highway when she allegedly failed to stop at a red light — striking Desiree and Max Mooney’s ride share vehicle.”
CORROBORATED
Multiple sources confirm Anabell Correa was 21 at the time and was the driver in a DUI crash involving a ride share vehicle that killed a married couple.
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 25, 2026 ... A preliminary hearing has begun for Anabell Correa, charged with two counts of murder after allegedly driving drunk in a crash that killed a ...
https://www.facebook.com/KGET17News/posts/a-preliminary-hear…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 17, 2025 ... The suspected DUI driver was identified as 21-year-old Annabel Correa. Police said she is in the hospital. When she is discharged, ...
https://www.facebook.com/bakersfieldnow/posts/the-suspected-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 2, 2025 ... COURT WATCH: A preliminary hearing for Anabell Correa, the woman charged in an alleged DUI crash that killed a married couple, was postponed ...
https://www.facebook.com/bakersfieldnow/posts/court-watch-a-…
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Claim 9: “the GoFundMe said, which has raised more than $20,000 to help with funeral costs.”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding a GoFundMe page or the amount of money raised.
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Claim 10: “The 22-year-old faces 10 charges, including two counts of murder”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the total number of charges (10) or the specific count of murder charges.
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Claim 11: “Anabell Correa... is said to have told officers “I drank one Twisted Tea bro,” according to court documents obtained by Bakersfield Now.”
DISPUTED
The claim states she said she drank 'one' Twisted Tea. However, two separate news sources (KGET.com and another court filing report) explicitly state she admitted to drinking 'two' cans of Twisted Tea.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 12, 2023 ... According to a newly released court filing, the accused drunken driver also told police ... She told police she was "going from one party to ...
https://www.facebook.com/TheVillagesNews/posts/a-speeding-dr…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 3, 2025 ... Correa admitted to drinking two 24-ounce cans of Twisted Tea, an alcoholic beverage, according to the court filing. Correa was booked into ...
https://www.yahoo.com/news/hearing-postponed-june-alleged-dr…
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 2, 2026 ... ... legal limit of 0.080%, according to court filings. She told investigators she drank two cans of Twisted Tea, an alcoholic beverage. Add as ...
https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/dui-news/anabell-correa…
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Claim 12: “Correa was allegedly driving without a license”
SINGLE SOURCE
The evidence provided for this claim consists of results for the movie 'Annabelle' and is completely irrelevant to the legal case of Anabell Correa.
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web search NEUTRAL — Annabelle is a 2014 American supernatural horror film directed by John R. Leonetti, written by Gary Dauberman, and produced by Peter Safran and James Wan. Starring Annabelle Wallis, Ward Horton and Al…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annabelle_(film)
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 16, 2025 · After looming over 'The Conjuring,' Annabelle the doll went on to headline her own horror trilogy. Here's the story of the real, allegedly haunted doll on which she's based — and where …
https://ew.com/is-annabelle-based-on-a-true-story-all-about-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 3, 2014 · A couple begins to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists.
https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/250546-annabelle
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.