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Celeste Rivas Hernandez murder preliminary hearing

The preliminary hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court for singer D4vd (David Burke) on charges of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez continues, with prosecutors detailing text messages and forensic evidence.

Prosecutors detail slain girl's final texts in D4vd hearing

2026-07-27

Prosecutors on Monday presented a moment-by-moment account of the final hours of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, including her last text messages to singer D4vd, as the preliminary hearing to determine whether he will stand trial entered its fifth and likely final day. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo is expected to rule on whether David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, will face trial on charges of murder, sexual abuse of a child under 14 and mutilation of a body.

Medical examiner identifies two stab wounds in D4vd hearing

2026-07-24

A medical examiner testified Friday that 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez died of two stab wounds, as a preliminary hearing continued in Los Angeles Superior Court to determine whether singer D4vd will stand trial in her killing.