Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

AP Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-27 · 22:10 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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A Los Angeles judge has ruled that singer D4vd, whose full name is not provided in the article, will stand trial for the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The judge, Charlaine Olmedo, determined that prosecutors presented sufficient evidence during a five-day preliminary hearing to establish probable cause for a trial. D4vd faces charges including murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. Authorities allege that Hernandez had threatened to expose their relationship and end D4vd's career, which led to the killing. The singer is being held without bail.

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The judge decided there was enough evidence presented at a preliminary hearing to proceed to trial.

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D4vd will face charges of murder, sexual abuse, and unlawful mutilation of human remains.

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Judge ruled singer D4vd must stand trial for the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

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The victim had threatened to expose their relationship and end D4vd's career.

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Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas HernandezA Los Angeles judge said the 21-year-old singer will face charges of murder, sexual abuse and unlawful mutilation of human remains4-MIN READ4-MIN0ListenPublished: 6:10am, 28 Jul 2026A judge ruled on Monday that there is enough evidence to put singer D4vd on trial in the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after, authorities said, she had threatened to expose their relationship and end his career.Los Angeles Judge Charlaine Olmedo decided the evidence prosecutors presented at a preliminary hearing that spanned five days provided probable cause for a trial on charges of murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14 and unlawful mutilation of human remains.“The people have met their burden on all counts,” Olmedo said. She ordered that Burke continue to be held without bail.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x

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