Court told of slain girl’s final texts as she approached singer D4vd’s home
Summary
Prosecutors described the last night of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, showing her final texts to singer David Burke (known as D4vd) before she arrived at his home and her phone went silent. Burke is accused of stabbing her to death and is facing charges including murder and sexual abuse; the court is deciding if he will go to trial.Key Facts
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez was 14 years old and texted singer D4vd before arriving at his Hollywood home in an Uber he arranged.
- Her final text said she was almost at his door, after which her phone stopped responding.
- Prosecutors say David Burke (D4vd), aged 21, stabbed her to death and dismembered her body in his garage.
- Burke denies causing her death and pleaded not guilty.
- The hearing is to decide if Burke will go to trial on charges including murder, sexual abuse of a child under 14, and mutilation.
- Text messages showed they argued about his other relationship, and she threatened to harm his career and life, while he sent messages after her phone stopped replying.
- No witnesses or cameras confirmed her entering his house or Burke’s presence at the time prosecutors say the killing happened.
- Both families knew about their relationship and had consented to some time together, including travel.
- Celeste’s body was found in a Tesla registered to Burke about five months after her disappearance.
- Burke is a young singer with a large online following and popular songs on streaming platforms.
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