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Los Angeles – Details of the horrific trial of US rapper D4vd (21) are brutal – and the parents of the 14-year-old victim simply can’t take it anymore. On the third day of the preliminary hearing, several experts spoke about the condition of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s body.
From the start of the preliminary hearing, father Jesus Rivas and mother Mercedes Martinez sat just a few meters from the defendant – real name David Anthony Burke. They both cried bitterly over and over again as photographs of their daughter were projected on the screen. On Thursday, all the dams finally broke. The parents ran out of the courtroom before Coroner Grant Ho could testify.
Family lawyer Patrick Steinfeld: “They wanted to show strength and came here for Celeste, but it was extremely bad. “They’re speechless and just trying to do the best they can as parents.”
According to prosecutors, rapper D4vd had an illicit relationship with minor Celeste, and then dismembered her.
American rapper D4vd sat stoically next to his lawyer
Meanwhile, a forensic pathologist testified as a witness that during the autopsy, Rivas’ body weighed only 32 kilograms. In addition to severe decomposition, several “body injuries” were discovered. The expert also said that during the examination, Rivas was found to have braces.
The testimony of Lisa Lagendro, an LAPD forensic scientist, was particularly brutal. She said individual items of clothing were also found near Celeste’s remains, including Victoria’s Secret underwear, a strapless top and black leggings that appeared to have been cut.
Sitting during testimony Rapper D4vd stands stoically in a prisoner’s suit next to his lawyer. Meanwhile, photographs of clothing items were shown on the screen.
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Will this lead put D4vd behind bars?
Current evidence against the rapper? Repressive! During a search of his Hollywood Hills garage, investigators said they found traces of blood as well as a black substance in a garbage bag that was said to match Celeste’s clothing.
Additionally, cell phone and Tesla data reportedly show noticeable D4vd movements shortly after the alleged horrific act in April 2025. Celeste was dropped off at the house where the musician lived. Loud prosecutor’s office There he reportedly stabbed her, dismembered her with a chainsaw and placed her remains in bags in his car.
According to LAPD Detective William Rocker (a cellular data specialist), D4vd left his home in a remote area of Santa Barbara County around 11:30 pm PT. on the night of the crime. Investigators say that’s where Celeste’s passport was found earlier this year.
D4vd’s final preliminary hearing is scheduled for Friday. The responsible judge then decides whether there is sufficient suspicion to formally take the case to trial.