LA County makes remarks after D4vd ordered to stand trial

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman made remarks outside the courtroom after a judge ruled David Burke will stand trial for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. 

D4vd is heading to trial after a Los Angeles judge determined sufficient evidence exists to proceed with murder charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Judge Charlaine Olmedo’s decision came after five days of testimony in which prosecutors laid out their case against the 21-year-old artist, whose legal name is David Burke. Olmedo found probable cause across all three charges: murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains.

Celeste was traveling to Burke’s Hollywood residence via an Uber he’d arranged when she sent what would be her final message: “girly pop i’m almost there open ur door if ur home.” Prosecutors contend Burke fatally stabbed her upon her arrival.

Tensions between the two had escalated the previous evening through text exchanges regarding Burke’s involvement with another woman. Detective Corey Farrell from the Los Angeles Police Department testified about communications retrieved from Burke’s iPhone and iCloud that documented their deteriorating relationship. The detective presented jurors with text exchanges that ranged from explicit content to discussions about abortion, marriage, and Celeste’s attempts to leave home.