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D4vd murder case

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Judge rules D4vd must stand trial in Celeste Rivas Hernandez killing

Jul 27, 2026

ABC News segment reports a Los Angeles judge ruled there is enough evidence for singer D4vd (David Burke) to stand trial in the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors allege the killing occurred in April 2025 after threats to expose their relationship; the body was later found in a Tesla registered to him. The report summarizes evidence from the preliminary hearing including text messages showing the relationship and motive, Amazon purchases, cellular data and iCloud records. It notes D4vd has denied the charges and outlines possible penalties including the death penalty.

▶ Source: ABC News

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Prosecutors present text messages on Celeste Rivas Hernandez pregnancy in D4vd hearing

Jul 25, 2026

The segment covers day two of the preliminary hearing in the D4vd (David Anthony Burke) murder case. Prosecutors introduced text messages showing Celeste Rivas Hernandez was pregnant at 13 in 2024, had an abortion, and that Burke confirmed paternity. Medical examiner testimony detailed the severely decomposed 71-pound body and penetrating wounds. Journalists and experts discussed the graphic evidence, family reactions, Burke's demeanor, and whether others may have known about the body. Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani and correspondent Brian Entin provided analysis on probable cause and defense challenges.

▶ Source: NewsNation

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LAPD criminalists detail evidence collection in D4vd preliminary hearing

Jul 23, 2026

The AP report covers the second day of the preliminary hearing for singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) in downtown Los Angeles. It focuses on testimony from LAPD criminalists about collecting potential blood and DNA samples from the defendant's garage, where prosecutors allege dismemberment occurred, and from his Tesla, where the body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was later found.

▶ Source: Associated Press

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D4vd preliminary hearing opens in LA with deputy testimony on Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Jul 21, 2026

AP reporter Andrew Dton reports live from the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in downtown Los Angeles on the first day of singer D4vd's (David Burke) preliminary hearing in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Segments cover testimony from a sheriff's deputy about a 2024 welfare check and from the lead homicide detective, who presented graphic photos of the dismembered body found in an abandoned Tesla; D4vd appeared in orange jail clothes. Celeste's parents were noted in the courtroom. During a lunch break, LA County DA Nathan Hochman stated the death penalty decision remains pending.

▶ Source: Associated Press