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Los Angeles prosecutors have presented texts, photos and forensic evidence at a preliminary hearing accusing singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, of murdering and sexually abusing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Evidence shown has included long-running messages, indications of a pregnancy and abortion, purchases of tools and a body bag, and DNA matches tying blood in Burke’s garage and a Tesla to the victim.
Prosecutors have presented evidence in a Los Angeles preliminary hearing that could move D4vd—real name David Burke—toward trial on murder, sexual abuse of a minor, and mutilation charges related to Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Defense questions DNA handling and possible alternate suspects as the hearing proceeds.