Text Messages Presented in Court in Murder Case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
In Los Angeles, prosecutors presented final text messages from 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to singer D4vd (David Burke) during a court hearing to determine if Burke will stand trial for her murder. The texts showed her last communication as she…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 27, 2026 —
Prosecutors in Los Angeles presented final text messages exchanged between 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and singer David Burke, known as D4vd, during a court hearing on Tuesday. The hearing is being held to determine if Burke will face trial for the murder of Rivas Hernandez.
The text messages, reportedly the last communication from Rivas Hernandez, were presented as evidence. They indicated her arrival at Burke’s home on April 23, 2025. According to reports, the communication followed an argument between the two that took place the previous night.
The court hearing also addressed other evidence related to the case. Details concerning alleged dismemberment were discussed by prosecutors. Furthermore, the discovery of Rivas Hernandez’s body, which was found months after her disappearance, was also a subject of the proceedings.
The court is currently evaluating the presented evidence to decide whether sufficient grounds exist to proceed with a trial for David Burke in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Further details regarding the evidence and the court’s decision are expected as the hearing continues.
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