Doctor details condition of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s body in D4vd hearing
During a murder trial hearing, evidence was presented showing that singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) had impregnated the 13-year-old victim, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who later had an abortion. Prosecutors allege Burke killed her to prevent her from exposing their sexual relationship.
Why it matters
The case highlights serious allegations of child sexual abuse and murder involving a public figure, drawing significant public and legal attention.
A picture of Celeste Rivas Hernandez at a press conference following the arrest of David Anthony Burke in Los Angeles, California, on 20 April 2026. A picture of Celeste Rivas Hernandez at a press conference following the arrest of David Anthony Burke in Los Angeles, California, on 20 April 2026. Los Angeles Singer D4vd had impregnated teenager he is accused of fatally stabbing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was 13 at the time, later received an abortion, text messages indicate
Prefer the Guardian on Google Singer D4vd had impregnated the teenager he is accused of fatally stabbing, according to evidence presented in a Los Angeles courtroom on Friday. Celeste Rivas Hernandez later received an abortion, text messages between the two indicate.
The musician, who was born David Anthony Burke, apologized to Rivas Hernandez in January 2024 for “putting her through this”, in a text message obtained from his phone.
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