D4vd Murder Case: What Happens Next — and Could He Be Found Not Guilty?
Judge Charlaine Olmedo found probable cause for murder and mutilation charges, and prosecutors said Celeste Rivas Hernandez was not pregnant.
- On Thursday, Los Angeles Judge Charlaine Olmedo ruled that sufficient evidence exists to try singer D4vd, legally David Burke, for the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
- The 21-year-old Burke faces charges of murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains following an incident at his Hollywood Hills home last year.
- Prosecutors allege Burke killed Rivas Hernandez to conceal their sexual relationship and protect his music career, though Burke has entered a not guilty plea to all charges.
- The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office told ABC News on Wednesday that Rivas Hernandez was not pregnant at the time of her death, addressing prior speculation about the motive.
- An arraignment for Burke is scheduled for Aug. 31, and a trial could begin as soon as 60 days later, according to court scheduling.
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Singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, could face the death penalty after a Los Angeles judge ruled there was enough evidence for his murder case involving 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to proceed to trial. The ruling allows prosecutors to move forward with the case but does not determine whether Burke is guilty. The decision comes as prosecutors review whether to seek capital punishment, while testimony from the preliminary…
D4vd May Avoid Murder Trial if Defense Offers “Justice” for Victim’s Family
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says D4vd’s defense may propose a plea deal before trial, but prosecutors would only consider an offer they believe delivers justice for Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s family. “David and his counsel are free to make an offer,” Hochman told NewsNation’s Jesse Weber Live, referring to the singer by his legal name, David Anthony Burke. He added that any proposal would need to “obtain justice for the He…
Prosecutors: Celeste Rivas Hernandez Was Not Pregnant When Killed
Internewscast Journal Internewscast Los Angeles County prosecutors do not believe 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was… This Post: Prosecutors: Celeste Rivas Hernandez Was Not Pregnant When Killed first appeared on Internewscast Journal
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