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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