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crime24 days ago•17 min saved

Rivas Family Denies Alleged D4vd Payment in Celeste Case

The Rivas Hernandez family says they are in indescribable pain and deny rumors that musician D4vd paid them, as prosecutors detail a case in which 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was allegedly murdered and dismembered by David Anthony Burke; Burke faces first-degree murder and other charges, with a potential death penalty, and Celeste’s father and family attorney say they had no contact with Burke or money from him, urging time to grieve amid ongoing legal proceedings.

via Rolling Stone|

#celeste-rivas #crime #d4vd

crime25 days ago•7 min saved

Gruesome court filings reveal D4vd murder of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez, shocking her family

Prosecutors allege rising musician D4vd killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after an abusive relationship, dismembered her with a chainsaw, and disposed of the body in his Tesla trunk; a nine-page filing also details years of abuse and efforts to destroy evidence, including removing two fingers to erase a tattoo. The victim’s family says they are shocked by the grisly details, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 26.

via Los Angeles Times|

#celeste-rivas-hernandez #court-filing #crime

crime26 days ago•5 min saved

Grief Deepens as Prosecutors Reveal Dismemberment Details in Celeste Rivas Case

Prosecutors allege 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was murdered by musician David Burke (D4vd), who stabbed her, stood by as she bled, dismembered her with a chainsaw, and attempted to destroy evidence; investigators say Burke purchased a body bag and inflatable pool and kept her body in the trunk of a Tesla, with the case tied to multiple charges including first-degree murder with special circumstances; Burke is held without bail as a preliminary hearing approaches, and Celeste’s family, through attorney Patrick Steinfeld, described their pain and asked for privacy as authorities cite substantial evidence, including iPhone data and 40 terabytes of information, in the ongoing investigation.

via New York Post|

#celeste-rivas #crime #d4vd

crime26 days ago•9 min saved

D4vd Case: Unclear Pregnancy Status Emerges as Prosecutors Detail a Gruesome Murder

An updated death certificate for Celeste Rivas Hernandez leaves unclear whether she was pregnant at the time of death, while prosecutors reveal explicit texts between 18-year-old D4vd and the 13-year-old Celeste about sex, pregnancy and abortion. D4vd is charged with first-degree murder, sex crimes, and mutilating a body after allegedly stabbing Celeste and dismembering her, then attempting to burn or conceal evidence; Celeste’s remains were found in his Tesla. Investigators linked him to the crime through purchases (chainsaws, body bag, inflatable pool) placed under a fake name and DNA evidence in his garage, with Celeste’s passport card later found in Santa Barbara County. A preliminary hearing is set for May 26 to determine if he goes to trial. Prosecutors also say a large amount of child sexual abuse material was discovered on his devices. The family has asked for privacy as the case progresses.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#celeste-rivas-hernandez #crime #d4vd

crime26 days ago•34 min saved

Prosecutors reveal grisly steps in D4vd murder case

Los Angeles County prosecutors detail how indie-pop artist D4vd—David Burke—allegedly stabbed his 14-year-old girlfriend Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death, then dismembered the body with a chainsaw and disposed of remains in a cadaver bag in the trunk of a Tesla, after buying a pool and gear under a fake name; they say jealousy over her threats to expose him spurred the crime, and Burke has pleaded not guilty as the case proceeds.

via Yahoo|

#celeste-rivas-hernandez #crime #d4vd

crime-and-courts27 days ago•7 min saved

D4vd accused of murdering and dismembering teen to silence her

Prosecutors allege that 21-year-old singer D4vd (David Burke) stabbed and killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to silence her after she threatened to expose his alleged abuse, then dismembered her with a chainsaw and amputated two fingers to destroy a tattoo linking him to her. Burke is charged with murder, continuous sex abuse of a minor, and mutilating a corpse; the body was found in the trunk of his Tesla. Authorities have pursued extensive discovery (wiretaps, cellphone/iCloud searches, 54 search warrants) and secret grand juries, delaying the preliminary hearing as prosecutors prepare their case.

via Los Angeles Times|

#celesterivashernandez #child-abuse #crime-and-courts

crime-and-justice1 month ago•180 min saved

Singer d4vd pleads not guilty in murder case tied to 14-year-old Celeste’s death

US singer d4vd (David Anthony Burke) pleaded not guilty to first‑degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a minor under 14, and mutilating human remains in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors say Celeste was killed in Burke’s Hollywood Hills home, dismembered, and her remains were found in the front trunk of his Tesla; he faces life in prison without parole or the death penalty if convicted. Burke’s lawyers vow to vigorously defend him, while investigators note the challenge of degraded evidence due to the time between the death and discovery.

via CNN|

#celeste-rivas-hernandez #crime-and-justice #d4vd

crime1 month ago•4 min saved

D4vd charged with murder after teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s dismembered remains found in a Tesla

LA prosecutors charged 21-year-old singer D4vd (David Burke) with first‑degree murder with special circumstances in the death of 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered remains were found in Burke’s Tesla. Authorities allege he had a sexual relationship with her and killed her for financial gain; he is due to be arraigned as his lawyers maintain his innocence. The case follows months of investigation and public attention after the body was found inside the vehicle.

via The Guardian|

#celeste-rivas-hernandez #crime #d4vd

crime2 months ago•29 min saved

Swamp discovery uncovers a killer’s web of lies

A December 2022 discovery of a dismembered woman in a South Georgia swamp led investigators to Nick Kassotis, who spun a web of deception involving a supposed FBI-linked mentor named Jim McIntyre. Forensic clues and surveillance placed Kassotis near the scene, while his shifting stories and a forged death notice raised serious doubt. The prosecution argued he killed his wife, aided by circumstantial evidence, while the defense claimed a mysterious figure controlled him. In 2024 Kassotis was convicted of malice and felony murder and sentenced to life without parole, with Jim McIntyre ultimately deemed a non-existent distraction in the case.

via CBS News|

#crime #dismemberment #georgia

crime11 months ago•3 min saved

Reality TV Star Arrested in Connection to Partner's Dismemberment and Missing Head

A woman from Australia's 'Beauty and the Geek' reality show, Tamika Chesser, has been charged with the murder and dismemberment of her boyfriend, Julian Story, whose head remains missing. Police found his severely burnt and disfigured body after a fire at their residence, and are seeking assistance in tracking Chesser's movements before the crime. The case has shocked the community and is under active investigation.

via TooFab|

#australia #crime #dismemberment

crime1 year ago•4 min saved

Van Life Murder Trial: Husband Testifies Amid Conviction

Joseph Ferlazzo, accused of murdering and dismembering his wife Emily during their anniversary trip, testified in his own defense, claiming he shot her in self-defense after she allegedly attacked him. He admitted to the shooting but claimed no memory of dismembering her body, despite confessing to police. The defense rested with Ferlazzo as their sole witness, and closing arguments were presented.

via TooFab|

#crime #dismemberment #domestic-violence

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

UK Man Arrested After Human Remains Found in Suitcases Near Bridge

UK police arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with the deaths of two men whose dismembered remains were found in suitcases near the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. Additional body parts were later discovered at the suspect's home in west London. The victims have not yet been identified, and the investigation is ongoing, though police are not seeking any other suspects at this time.

via New York Post |

#arrest #crime #dismemberment

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Minnesota Man Charged with Dismembering Pregnant Sister in 'Horrific' Murder

A Minnesota man, Jack Joseph Ball, has been charged with second-degree murder after allegedly killing and dismembering his pregnant sister, Bethany Ann Israel, and placing her body parts on a stranger's porch. The incident occurred at Ball's home in Lakeville, and police found evidence including blood, a saw, hatchet, and knives. Ball's journals revealed anger towards his sister's pregnancy. He was arrested with a self-inflicted knife wound and remains jailed without bond. An online fundraiser has raised over $34,000 for Israel's funeral and her husband.

via USA TODAY|

#crime #dismemberment #family

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Lakeville Man Charged with Dismembering and Killing Pregnant Sister

A 23-year-old man, Jack Joseph Ball, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder for killing and dismembering his pregnant sister, Bethany A. Israel, in Lakeville. The crime, which appears premeditated based on journal entries, involved the use of various sharp objects. Ball remains hospitalized with self-inflicted injuries, and his bail has been set at $1 million. The case has deeply disturbed law enforcement and the community.

via Star Tribune|

#bail-hearing #crime #dismemberment

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Gruesome Discoveries: Dismembered Body Parts of Milwaukee Teen Found in Lake Michigan"

A college student, Sade Robinson, was allegedly dismembered by Maxwell Anderson after a date, with her body parts washing up along Lake Michigan's shores. Robinson's mother compared the suspect to serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, but a lead detective in Dahmer's case doesn't believe Anderson is as charming or intelligent. Anderson has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson, and remains in jail on $5 million bail. The investigation is ongoing, and the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is asking for anyone with information to come forward.

via Fox News|

#college-student #crime #dismemberment