D4vd Murder Case: Celeste Rivas Was Not Pregnant When She Died
Prosecutors have confirmed that 14-year-old Celeste Rivas was not pregnant at the time of her death in April 2025, clarifying previous confusion regarding her death certificate. The update comes as the murder trial for David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, proceeds following a preliminary hearing.
Why it matters
The case involves serious allegations of child abuse and murder, and the clarification of medical facts is a critical component of the ongoing legal proceedings.
Celeste Rivas was not pregnant when prosecutors say D4vd killed her ... clearing up a lingering question after an amendment to her death certificate created confusion.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office confirmed the finding Wednesday to PEOPLE ... saying the 14-year-old was not carrying a child at the time of her April 2025 death.
The clarification comes days after prosecutors laid out an 18-month trail of deeply disturbing texts between Celeste and D4vd -- real name David Anthony Burke -- during his preliminary hearing.
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