BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The trial date has been pushed back for 46-year-old Lisa Core. She was charged with two counts of murder after allegedly driving while intoxicated and hitting and killing a brother and sister in December of 2021.
Nineteen-year-old J.J. Malone and 9-year-old Caylee Brown were walking near the intersection of Panama Lane and Springbrook Road in South Bakersfield when the crash occurred. Investigators say Core is a 4th time DUI offender.
In addition to the murder, she is charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving with a suspended or revoked license.
Her readiness date is set for May 19 while her trial is set to begin May 30.
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