D4vd Murder Evidence
Detective Testifies to Graphic Photos, Abortion Texts in D4vd Teen Murder Case
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An LAPD detective testified this week that singer D4vd's phone contained sexually explicit photos of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the girl he is accused of murdering, according to ABC7. The detective also described text messages between the two discussing pregnancy and abortion. D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, is charged with her killing.
Prosecutors say Burke began sexually abusing Rivas Hernandez when she was 13 and he was 18. They allege he stabbed her to death after she threatened to expose their long sexual history, ABC13 reported. The ongoing preliminary hearing will decide if there is enough evidence to send Burke to trial.
Detective Describes Explicit Photos and Abortion Texts on Phone
The LAPD detective testified that Burke's phone held sexually graphic images of Rivas Hernandez, according to ABC7 New York. The detective also described multiple text messages between the two. Those texts included discussions about pregnancy and abortion, prosecutors said.
Prosecutors say the sexual abuse began when Rivas Hernandez was just 13 years old. Burke was 18 at the time. The alleged abuse continued until her death. Authorities say she was 14 when she was killed, ABC11 reported.
Medical Examiner: Victim's Limbs Were Removed With Power Tool
A medical examiner testified that Rivas Hernandez's arms and legs had been cut from her body using a power tool, according to ABC7 Chicago. The graphic testimony came during the same preliminary hearing. It painted a deeply disturbing picture of what prosecutors say happened after her death.
The nature of the injuries suggests an attempt to conceal the crime or dispose of her remains, though prosecutors have not publicly stated a specific motive for the dismemberment. The case has shocked many who followed D4vd's rise as a young indie music star.
Preliminary Hearing to Decide If Trial Will Proceed
The hearing is a preliminary proceeding. A judge must decide if prosecutors have enough evidence to send Burke to trial. Prosecutors are presenting witness testimony and physical evidence, including the contents of his phone, ABC13 reported.
Burke, known professionally as D4vd, gained fame as a teenage bedroom-pop artist. He rose quickly through streaming platforms before his arrest. He has not yet entered a plea at the trial stage, as the case has not yet cleared the preliminary hearing phase, according to ABC7.
Who Was Celeste Rivas Hernandez?
Celeste Rivas Hernandez was 14 years old at the time of her death. Prosecutors say she and Burke had a sexual relationship that began when she was 13, ABC11 reported. According to prosecutors, she threatened to reveal that relationship, which they allege triggered the fatal attack.
Her killing and the disturbing details emerging in court have drawn widespread attention. The case raises serious questions about the safety of young fans and the conduct of young celebrities. Testimony in the preliminary hearing is ongoing.
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