Evidence heard against singer D4vd in killing, dismemberment of teen
A preliminary hearing is underway to determine if singer D4vd (David Burke) will face trial for the murder and mutilation of a 14-year-old girl. Prosecutors allege the victim was killed after threatening to expose their relationship, while the defense maintains his innocence.
Why it matters
The case involves high-profile criminal allegations and raises significant legal questions regarding the presentation of evidence in cases involving minors.
A judge is set to decide at a hearing that opens on Wednesday whether there is enough evidence to put singer D4vd on trial in the killing and dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl that authorities said had threatened to expose their relationship. Prosecutors said the evidence will show that 21-year-old D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, brought Celeste Rivas Hernandez to the Hollywood Hills house he was renting, stabbed her multiple times then cut apart her body in his garage using chainsaws. The preliminary hearing in Los Angeles is expected to last about four days and will look much like an abbreviated trial. There is no jury. Judge Charlaine Olmedo will decide whether the prosecution offered enough evidence to demonstrate probable cause to proceed to trial.
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