Known for his song “Here With Me”, the rapper D4vd has been officially indicted for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Nathan Hochman, the prosecutor of Los Angeles County, announced that the American artist, whose real name is David Burke, was charged with first-degree murder, lewd acts on a minor under 14, and mutilation of a corpse in relation to the teenage girl’s murder. According to TMZ, the murder charges include aggravating circumstances such as ambush, crime for profit, and murder of a witness in an investigation – which could lead to the death penalty. However, the prosecution did not specify if they will seek it. The rapper’s indictment comes days after his arrest by the Los Angeles police. Police Chief Jim McDonnell stated that there is digital and forensic evidence linking D4vd to the crimes.
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– Rapper D4vd, known for his hit song “Here With Me”, facing serious charges for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, including the possibility of the death penalty.
Fact Check:
– The prosecutor did not confirm whether they will seek the death penalty in this case.
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– Family members of Celeste Rivas Hernandez reported her missing in 2024 when she was only 13 years old. Her body was discovered in a decomposed state inside a Tesla Model Y registered under the 21-year-old rapper’s name.
Fact Check:
– Evidence linked D4vd to the crimes, including the discovery of body parts in the Tesla vehicle linked to him.
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– D4vd’s lawyers declared his innocence following his arrest by the criminal investigators, stating that concrete evidence will prove he did not kill Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Fact Check:
– D4vd’s lawyers maintain his innocence in the case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s murder.
