A legal expert said that this is one of the slowest preliminary hearing schedules he has ever seen and speculated that the trial may not happen until next year and could even bleed into 2028.
Gruesome and horrifying new details came to light during the first day of D4vd's preliminary hearing as prosecutors began presenting evidence in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Detectives described the disturbing condition of Celeste's remains after they were discovered inside the front trunk of D4vd's Tesla, the court was shown graphic evidence recovered during the investigation, and prosecutors revealed new testimony about the welfare check at D4vd's Hollywood Hills home, the alleged "burn box," and other evidence they say connects to the case. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by Lauren Conlin, reporter for Los Angeles Magazine, who spent the entire day inside the courtroom and…
AI:The preliminary hearing for singer-songwriter David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, has unveiled a nightmare of depravity regarding the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors presented horrifying evidence detailing how the victim's remains were discovered inside the trunk of Burke's Tesla at his Hollywood Hills home, alongside chilling details involving a "burn box" and a calculated welfare check intended to deceive authorities. As the court witnessed graphic forensic evidence, Burke pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder with special circumstances, mutilation of human remains, and lewd acts. While the defense attempts to push back against these gruesome findings, the prosecution's case highlights a…Open
On this episode of "Cuomo Crime Time: Weekend Edition," Chris Cuomo discusses the case against 21-year-old musician D4vd, legal name David Burke, charged in the killing of a 14-year-old girl whose remains were found in the ‘frunk’ of his car. Reporter Lauren Conlin, who sat through the five-day preliminary hearing, and defense attorney Joe Tacopina, who won an acquittal for musician A$AP Rocky, break down the chain of evidence, what a probable-cause finding does and doesn't mean, plus more. Then, host of the ‘Criminal Appeal’ podcast Casey Jordan joins Chris for a look back at some of the most disturbing cases either has covered, from the Yoselyn Ortega and Petit family killings to Lori Vallow and Bryan Kohberger. Guests: Lauren…
The preliminary hearing gave the defense its first look at prosecutors' DNA and digital evidence.
On "Jesse Weber Live," the team provides coverage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner and a new report about security concerns involving President Donald Trump. The New York Times reports that an alleged Iranian threat against Air Force One prompted Trump to switch planes after leaving the NATO summit in Turkey earlier this month. Also, prosecutors revealed text messages during the fourth day of singer D4vd's preliminary hearing in the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. According to testimony presented in court, the messages indicate Hernandez was pregnant and later had an abortion. Plus, the Cyclospora outbreak continues to spread to additional states, with two more herbs now under scrutiny. A medical expert explains what consumers…
As singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, stands trial in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, prosecutors are exploring whether a financial motive played a role in the teen's death. Retired LAPD detective Moses Castillo told "NewsNation Live" that because Burke stood to make significant money, he believes prosecutors may argue the motive was to prevent Hernandez from exposing their relationship. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live." Weekends starting at 10a/9C Saturdays and 11a/10C Sundays. #NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Text messages presented at a Los Angeles preliminary hearing reveal that the 14-year-old girl singer D4vd is accused of murdering had become pregnant by him at age 13 and had an abortion, evidence prosecutors say traces a pattern of sexual abuse that ended in her stabbing death. Prosecutors on Friday laid out some of the […] The post Singer D4vd accused of killing pregnant teen: texts, autopsy detail a year of alleged abuse before her death appeared first on American Almanac .
Text messages presented at a Los Angeles preliminary hearing reveal that the 14-year-old girl singer D4vd is accused of murdering had become pregnant by him at age 13 and had an abortion, evidence prosecutors say traces a pattern of sexual abuse that ended in her stabbing death. Prosecutors on Friday laid out some of the most disturbing material yet in the case against David Burke, the 21-year-old indie-pop artist known as D4vd, who is charged with murder, sexual abuse of a child, and mutilation of a body. The fourth day of his preliminary hearing included autopsy testimony, recovered text messages discussing a pregnancy and abortion, and an LAPD detective's descriptions of more than three dozen explicit photos of the alleged abuse,…Open
Tonight, on “Jesse Weber Live”: There's new information in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The full contents of the first alleged ransom note just revealed! What could they tell us about what really happened to the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie? Crime scene investigator Sheryl McCollum joins the show to talk about that. Plus, it's Day 3 in singer D4vd's preliminary hearing in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez murder case. You'll find out where the blood and DNA trail of evidence took investigators, and hear about the reaction from Celeste's family and D4vd himself. And, are we losing control of artificial intelligence? OpenAI announced one of its test models escaped and hacked into another company on its own. We have much more…
Tonight, on “Jesse Weber Live”: Day 2 of court in the D4vd murder case. Prosecutors grilling the star's team about the millions of dollars he's racked up and a chilling revelation about air fresheners, all in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who authorities say he killed to keep quiet about their alleged sexual relationship. Jesse talks with NewsNation's Brian Entin, who was at court today, and legendary trial attorney Mark Geragos. Plus, the latest on Nolan Wells' independent autopsy results. Forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan joins Jesse to make sense of it all. And if you watch this show, you know we spend a lot of time talking about the search for life on other planets - well, guess what...…
Tonight, on Jesse Weber Live-- The first day of a preliminary hearing in the case against the singer D4vd. A judge will decide if there is enough evidence to move forward to trial...In the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The details revealed in court are both new and disturbing. Brian Entin and Lauren Conlin report from the courthouse. Plus, defense secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chair General Dan Caine appearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee to ask for more money to fund the Iran War. The Pentagon is seeking about $70 billion... But the Trump administration getting pushback from both sides of the aisle. You'll see the fiery debate. And there's no question that the A.I. race between China and the U.S. is on… but…