Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Autopsy Doctor to Testify in D4vd Murder Case
A doctor who did an autopsy on a 14-year-old girl named Celeste Rivas Hernandez will talk in court about how she died.
The girl was found dead in a car, and the doctor says she was killed by stab wounds.
The person accused of killing her is a singer named D4vd, whose real name is David Burke.
The police say he might have hurt her and then cut her body into pieces.
David Burke says he is not guilty.
The doctor who did the autopsy also said it was very sad that the family had to wait a long time to find out what happened to the girl.
Autopsy doctor to testify in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Prosecutors allege David Burke (D4vd) sexually abused and killed Hernandez.
Autopsy report indicates homicide by penetrating wounds, but some details are uncertain.
Defense seeks to challenge forensic evidence, including DNA matches from the garage.
Chief Medical Examiner criticized the delay in releasing autopsy results to the family.
- Who
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez (victim), David Burke (suspect)
- What
- Hearing to determine if David Burke should go on trial for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Los Angeles
- Why
- To determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial
Prosecution
Defense
Nature of the Wounds
Prosecution
The wounds are clear evidence of homicide, specifically sharp force injuries.
Defense
The autopsy report's uncertain language about the wounds may indicate they were not necessarily caused by a sharp force.
Forensic Evidence
Prosecution
DNA evidence from the garage matches the victim's DNA, supporting the claim of dismemberment.
Defense
The defense seeks to dismantle the forensic evidence, arguing it may not be conclusive.
- Victim
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez
- Suspect
- David Burke (D4vd)
- Autopsy Doctor
- Dr. Grant Ho
- Chief Medical Examiner
- Dr. Odey C. Ukpo
- Cause of Death
- Penetrating wounds to the upper body
- Body Condition
- Dismembered and decomposing
- Discovery Location
- Tesla towed from Hollywood Hills
- Charges
- Murder, sexual abuse of a child, mutilation of a body