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D4vd Allegedly Murdered Teen; DA Filing Details Dismemberment Plan
legal27 days ago

D4vd Allegedly Murdered Teen; DA Filing Details Dismemberment Plan

Prosecutors in Los Angeles detail in a nine-page filing how D4vd allegedly killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez on April 23, 2025, then dismembered and disposed of her body after threats to end his career. The DA outlines a trail of purchases—shovel, two chainsaws, a body bag, heavy-duty bags, and a blue inflatable pool—made under the alias Victoria Mendez to destroy evidence, with Hernandez’s remains later found in an impounded Tesla. D4vd is charged with first-degree murder and continuous sexual abuse and faces possible life in prison or the death penalty, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 26, 2026.

via Deadline|
#celeste-rivas-hernandez#continuous-sexual-abuse#d4vd
Months in the making: d4vd charged with murder in Celeste Rivas Hernandez case
crime1 month ago

Months in the making: d4vd charged with murder in Celeste Rivas Hernandez case

Los Angeles prosecutors charged alt-pop singer d4vd with first-degree murder, mutilation of human remains, and continuous sexual abuse of a minor in connection with 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death. Investigators say the months-long delay stemmed from severely decomposed remains, complex digital and forensic evidence, and a secret grand jury process. The defense pleads not guilty, while analysts caution that the severity of the charges and required witnesses justified a careful, thorough investigation.

via CNN|
#celeste-rivas-hernandez#crime#d4vd
D4vd charged with first-degree murder in death of 14-year-old Celeste
us-news1 month ago

D4vd charged with first-degree murder in death of 14-year-old Celeste

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has charged singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) with first-degree murder, with three special-circumstance counts (lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and murdering a witness) in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a car registered to Burke; the case could carry life without parole or the death penalty, and Burke’s lawyers say they will vigorously defend his innocence.

via BBC|
#celeste-rivas-hernandez#d4vd#first-degree-murder
Musician D4vd Charged With First-Degree Murder in Celeste Rivas Case
crime1 month ago

Musician D4vd Charged With First-Degree Murder in Celeste Rivas Case

Rapper D4vd (David Burke) has been charged with first‑degree murder in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposed body was found in the trunk of his Tesla in the Hollywood Hills; prosecutors allege a sexual relationship with the 14‑year‑old and cite multiple special circumstances that could make him eligible for the death penalty. Burke was arrested and held without bail as the investigation continues and the coroner’s report is released.

via Variety|
#celeste-rivas#crime#d4vd
Loyola tragedy: Venezuelan migrant charged with murder in Sheridan Gorman's death
crime2 months ago

Loyola tragedy: Venezuelan migrant charged with murder in Sheridan Gorman's death

Prosecutors say 25-year-old Jose G. Medina, a Venezuelan migrant, shot 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman as she walked with friends near campus. Medina was charged with first-degree murder and related counts; DHS described him as an undocumented migrant, and ICE had issued a detainer. Security video linked the gun to Medina, who was hospitalized for tuberculosis when a hearing was scheduled. The family condemned attempts to politicize the tragedy, urging accountability for the alleged killer.

via NBC 5 Chicago|
#crime#first-degree-murder#jose-g-medina
Reiner's Son Pleads Not Guilty in Parental Double Homicide
crime3 months ago

Reiner's Son Pleads Not Guilty in Parental Double Homicide

Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in the killings of his parents in their Los Angeles Brentwood home, waived his right to a speedy trial, and a preliminary hearing was set for April 29; prosecutors have not yet decided whether to seek the death penalty, and the defense strategy remains unsettled after a prior attorney withdrew; a protective order limits disclosure of discovery materials, and the case has drawn attention for the victims’ celebrity status and Reiner’s reported mental health history.

via The New York Times|
#crime#first-degree-murder#los-angeles
Confidentiality Forces Ex-Lawyer to Quit Nick Reiner Case
courts-and-crime4 months ago

Confidentiality Forces Ex-Lawyer to Quit Nick Reiner Case

Alan Jackson, Nick Reiner’s defense attorney, says he had to withdraw from the first-degree murder case due to legal and ethical restrictions and will not discuss the reasons or retainer; he indicated circumstances beyond both his and Reiner’s control forced the split, and he maintains that Reiner is not guilty of murder under California law. The case follows the Los Angeles killings of Rob and Michele Reiner and Nick’s initial murder charge, tied to an incident at Conan O’Brien’s home the night prior.

via Rolling Stone|
#confidentiality#courts-and-crime#first-degree-murder
Ex-Lawyer’s Abrupt Exit Shrouds Nick Reiner Case
crime4 months ago

Ex-Lawyer’s Abrupt Exit Shrouds Nick Reiner Case

Defense attorney Alan Jackson stepped down from Nick Reiner’s first-degree murder case, saying only that “circumstances beyond our control” forced the withdrawal and that legal/ethical restrictions prevent him from explaining more. He also suggested there were factors affecting both his and Nick Reiner’s ability to continue representation, declined to comment on retainer/money issues, and reiterated his belief that Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder. The case concerns the death of Reiner’s parents in Los Angeles, with prosecutors charging Nick with first-degree murder after their killings; a Reiner family spokesperson emphasized trust in the legal process.

via Yahoo|
#alan-jackson#california#crime
Ex-lawyer stays vocal in defense of Nick Reiner as murder case unfolds
crime4 months ago

Ex-lawyer stays vocal in defense of Nick Reiner as murder case unfolds

Nick Reiner’s former attorney Alan Jackson says he will continue to defend him in public discourse and push for the most robust defense in the two-count first-degree murder case over the December killings of his parents; Jackson withdrew from the case before the Jan. 7 arraignment, noting that he cannot disclose reasons for withdrawal, while the public defender’s office will handle the defense going forward. Reiner reportedly has a history of substance abuse and schizoaffective disorder.

via New York Daily News|
#alan-jackson#brentwood#crime
Vance Boelter Indicted on First-Degree Murder Charges in Minnesota
world9 months ago

Vance Boelter Indicted on First-Degree Murder Charges in Minnesota

A suspect in the shooting of Minnesota legislators, including State Representative Melissa Hortman, has been indicted on first-degree murder charges after previously being charged with second-degree murder. The suspect, Vance Boelter, allegedly impersonated a police officer and targeted Democratic lawmakers, leading to multiple deaths and injuries, amid concerns over rising political violence.

via The New York Times|
#first-degree-murder#indictment#minnesota