Bodycam: Illinois Woman Laughs, Plays Dumb After Killing Two People in Deadly DUI Crash

Bodycam footage captures the callous behavior of an Illinois woman who laughed and played dumb after killing two people in a deadly DUI crash on April 10, 2022. Stephanie Melgoza, who blew three times over the legal limit, failed sobriety tests administered by East Peoria officers at the scene. Despite the tragic consequences of her actions, the clearly intoxicated Melgoza showed no remorse, even referencing the private university she was set to graduate from, saying "This doesn't happen. I go to Bradley."

The disturbing bodycam video shows officers growing increasingly frustrated with Melgoza's nonchalant attitude and seeming lack of grasp on the severity of the situation. At one point in the hospital, after learning the two victims had died, an officer lambasts her for continuing to joke around, calling her "pathetic." Ultimately, Melgoza pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated DUI death and two counts of aggravated reckless driving. She was ultimately sentenced to 14 years in prison.

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[lagrangepoint]

It's incredibly frustrating that it's always the drunks who survive.

[alimckinney]

“I’m going to Vegas in two months”
“I’m graduating in four weeks”
No ma’am, you’re not doing any of those things, you’re going to prison for murder…

[YnG-Aido]

“ I got such a long day tomorrow” wow that’s such an evil thing to complain about after taking away two peoples tomorrows

[bsnqzll]

I cannot believe she only got 14 years in jail, that equates to seven years for each life. That’s not justice for the affected families.

[shelbywoo]

I have been extremely drunk before. I would have been hysterically emotional if I hurt someone. Being drunk makes you irrational, but not lose all your humanity. She’s insane.

[sirdonaldlee]

Give this officer an award for being ridiculously professional to someone who doesn't deserve it.

[sabrinax]

It seems like she’s gradually becoming more and more intoxicated the longer she is interrogated

[uslsuspect]

I know a lot of people are going to watch this and assume this lady is a terrible person because she killed two people and doesn’t seem to care. I need you all to understand that you are absolutely correct.

[patriciapadilla]

That fact that she only received 14 years for killing 2 people is ridiculous. My heart goes out to the family of the victims.

[shannagaskins]

She also rolled her eyes when he said he was more concerned with the two dead people. This woman is horrible.

[alannastevens]

The most insane thing to me is during the 20 min she's getting tested she doesn't ask once if the person or people she hit are okay

[ButterlesToast]

Remember, it’s a lot cheaper to get an Uber for $30 than it is to kill two others and spend 1/4 of your life behind bars.

[debraleesparks]

I was hit by a drunk driver while I was crossing (walking) at a green light. This was in 1984, I’ve had 19 surgeries, and have been in a wheelchair ever since.. I have NO pity for her, whatsoever.
Love Grandma Debbie

[jeffjordan]

Went from graduating in two weeks to throwing her life away in one night. Unbelievable

[Stizzy_BK]

This sociopath Stephanie Melgoza was sentenced to only 14 years in prison, which I find utterly insane. The two individuals lives she had taken that night were Andrea Rosewicz, 43, of Avon, Ohio, & Paul Prowant, 55, of Seattle. Prayers to their families🙏

[ChantingInTheDark]

She blew 0.264, that's 3.3 times the legal limit. That's INSANE.

[judobangs]

Shes clearly coherent enough to engage, answer questions and deny medical attention. Her lack of remorse is her personality.

[kristenroberts]

It’s honestly so disappointing that we don’t get to see the moment she wakes up the next day and comprehends what just happened.

[BillySugger]

21:35 “you’re all on bodycam being completely careless about killing two people tonight. You could care less. That’s sad, and pathetic, and horrible, all at the same time”. Sums it all up really 😢. Well said that officer. 14 years, not a day too long.

[redheart]

0.08 is the legal limit. She was 0.264. Prayers to the victims families ❤ 43-year-old Andrea Rosewicz and 55-year-old Paul Prowant ❤ rest in peace