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Final texts from 14-year-old girl to singer D4vd shown in court at hearing on her killing

Final texts from 14-year-old girl to singer D4vd shown in court at hearing on her killing

Summary

A court hearing in Los Angeles is deciding if singer David Burke, known as D4vd, will go to trial for the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors presented text messages showing the last night Celeste was alive, suggesting she was killed after arriving at Burke’s home. Burke has pleaded not guilty.

Key Facts

  • Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14 years old, was found dead in a car owned by singer D4vd (David Burke).
  • Prosecutors showed texts between Celeste and Burke from the night before her death and when she was arriving at his home.
  • Celeste’s last text said she was almost at Burke’s house and asked him to open the door.
  • Burke is charged with murder, sexual abuse of a child under 14, and mutilation of a body.
  • Burke denies causing her death and claims he is not guilty.
  • The defense showed texts where Celeste threatened Burke and also pushed to visit him, saying he agreed only after her demands.
  • Police found no witnesses or video showing either Celeste entering the house or Burke being there at the time prosecutors say the killing happened.
  • Both their parents knew about their relationship, and Burke had attended church with some of Celeste’s family.
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