Medical Examiner Links Celeste's Death to Homicide; D4vd Charged
TL;DR
The Los Angeles County medical examiner ruled Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death a homicide caused by multiple penetrating injuries; her severely decomposed remains were found in the front trunk of a Tesla linked to singer D4vd, who is charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse of a minor, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. The report’s release followed police objections amid a high-profile investigation; if convicted, D4vd faces life without parole or the death penalty. Celeste was 13–14 years old at the time, and the case has attracted intense public attention.
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez Died of ‘Multiple Penetrating Injuries,’ Medical Examiner Says The New York Times
- April 20, 2026: Singer D4vd Charged With Capital Murder of 14-Year-Old Girl Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (.gov)
- Officials release cause of death for slain teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez KTLA
- Family of teen girl found dead in trunk of singer D4vd's Tesla says 'all we want is justice' NBC News
- It’s been 7 months since Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found dead in d4vd’s car. Why did charges take so long? CNN
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