Prosecutors presented evidence against singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, during a preliminary hearing for the murder and sexual abuse of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. According to multiple reports, prosecutors allege that Burke stabbed Hernandez to death after she threatened to expose their relationship and ruin his music career.
Key Takeaways
Prosecutors presented evidence against singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, during a preliminary hearing for the murder and sexual abuse of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Key points include: - Prosecutors allege Burke stabbed Hernandez to death after she threatened to expose their relationship. - Evidence includes online orders for chain saws, body bags, and an inflatable pool, as well as a tattoo linking the two. - The hearing aims to determine if there is enough evidence for Burke to stand trial. - Burke's defense argues he did not cause Hernandez's death.
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence Presented | 1 Difference | HuffPost and Los Angeles Times mention online orders; The Guardian mentions surveillance video. | ▼ |
| Cause Of Death | Broad Agreement | Hernandez died of two stab wounds. | |
| Tattoo Evidence | Broad Agreement | 'Celeste' tattoo on Burke's finger matched one on Hernandez. |
Evidence Presented
▼HuffPost and Los Angeles Times mention online orders; The Guardian mentions surveillance video.
Cause Of Death
Broad AgreementHernandez died of two stab wounds.
Tattoo Evidence
Broad Agreement'Celeste' tattoo on Burke's finger matched one on Hernandez.
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The evidence presented includes online orders for chain saws, body bags, an inflatable pool, and a shovel made by Burke in the days following Hernandez's death. Homicide detective Joshua Byers testified that these items were found in Burke's garage, with blood stains matching Hernandez's DNA. Additionally, a tattoo on Burke's finger reading 'Celeste' and another reading 'Shhh,' identical to one on Hernandez's finger, was presented as evidence.
The hearing aims to determine if there is enough evidence for Burke to stand trial. Prosecutors showed photos of the dismembered and decomposing body of Rivas Hernandez, which had been found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to Burke at a Hollywood tow yard. The lead prosecutor, Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman, displayed images of Hernandez's dismembered torso and limbs during the hearing.
Burke's defense argues that he did not cause Hernandez's death and has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The preliminary hearing is expected to last about four days, with Judge Charlaine Olmedo deciding whether the prosecution offered enough evidence to demonstrate probable cause to proceed to trial. District Attorney Nathan Hochman stated outside the hearing that his office has not yet decided whether to pursue the death penalty in the case.
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