Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who singer d4vd is charged with killing, died of ‘multiple penetrating injuries,’ autopsy finds

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“The 14-year-old girl singer d4vd is charged with killing and dismembering died of “multiple penetrating injuries,” according to an autopsy report released Wednesday.”

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Multiple web search results report that the cause of death was 'multiple penetrating injuries' according to the Medical Examiner's office, and that D4vd is charged in connection with the death. The claim's specific details (14-year-old, 'multiple penetrating injuries') are echoed across different search results citing the ME's report.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Anthony Burke (born March 28, 2005), known professionally as D4vd, is an American singer-songwriter. Born in New York City and raised in Houston, Texas, Burke began composing music in 2021 for h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D4vd

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On September 8, 2025, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were discovered in Los Angeles, California, inside the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to David Burke, a musician …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Celeste_Rivas_Herna…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Romantic Homicide" is a bedroom pop song by American singer-songwriter D4vd. It was released on July 20, 2022, through DistroKid and later included as the second single from his debut EP, Petals to T…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_Homicide

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“The findings shed more light on Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death months after the teen was discovered in the front trunk of d4vd’s Tesla last September in Los Angeles.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains were found in D4vd's Tesla, and that this discovery occurred 'last September' (or similar phrasing) in Los Angeles.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Anthony Burke (born March 28, 2005), known professionally as D4vd, is an American singer-songwriter. Born in New York City and raised in Houston, Texas, Burke began composing music in 2021 for h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D4vd

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On September 8, 2025, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were discovered in Los Angeles, California, inside the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to David Burke, a musician …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Celeste_Rivas_Herna…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "One More Dance" is a song by American singer-songwriter D4vd. It was released on February 7, 2025, as the second single from his debut studio album, Withered, under Darkroom and Interscope Records.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_More_Dance_(D4vd_song)

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“Celeste had been reported missing by family and friends multiple times beginning in early 2024.”

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Two web search results specifically state that Celeste was reported missing multiple times in 2024. One source mentions 'three times in the final year of her life' and another specifies 'three incidents that occurred in early 2024'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Anthony Burke (born March 28, 2005), known professionally as D4vd, is an American singer-songwriter. Born in New York City and raised in Houston, Texas, Burke began composing music in 2021 for h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D4vd

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On September 8, 2025, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were discovered in Los Angeles, California, inside the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to David Burke, a musician …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Celeste_Rivas_Herna…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Romantic Homicide" is a bedroom pop song by American singer-songwriter D4vd. It was released on July 20, 2022, through DistroKid and later included as the second single from his debut EP, Petals to T…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_Homicide

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“She and d4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, appeared together in a Twitch livestream that January, and between then and March 2024, he was photographed getting out of a black Tesla near the seventh grader’s home.”

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One web search result directly corroborates the claim that Celeste and d4vd appeared together in a Twitch livestream in January, and that d4vd was photographed near the seventh grader's home between January and March 2024.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Anthony Burke (born March 28, 2005), known professionally as D4vd, is an American singer-songwriter. Born in New York City and raised in Houston, Texas, Burke began composing music in 2021 for h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D4vd

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On September 8, 2025, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were discovered in Los Angeles, California, inside the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to David Burke, a musician …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Celeste_Rivas_Herna…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Petals to Thorns is the debut extended play by American singer-songwriter D4vd, released on May 26, 2023, through Darkroom and Interscope Records. The EP was primarily recorded in his sister's closet …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petals_to_Thorns

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“Celeste was also photographed backstage at one of his Los Angeles shows in June 2024.”

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Two independent web search results confirm that Celeste was photographed backstage at a Los Angeles show in June 2024.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Anthony Burke (born March 28, 2005), known professionally as D4vd, is an American singer-songwriter. Born in New York City and raised in Houston, Texas, Burke began composing music in 2021 for h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D4vd

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On September 8, 2025, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were discovered in Los Angeles, California, inside the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to David Burke, a musician …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Celeste_Rivas_Herna…

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“She was last seen alive going to d4vd’s home in April 2025.”

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Only one web search result mentions Celeste being last seen alive going to d4vd's home in April 2025. While other sources mention April 2024 (Claim 5's evidence suggests this), the specific date and event in April 2025 is only supported by one source.

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web search NEUTRAL — On September 8, 2025, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were discovered in Los Angeles, California, inside the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to David Anthony Burke, a m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Celeste_Rivas_Hernand…

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web search NEUTRAL — The findings shed more light on Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death months after the teen was discovered in the front trunk of d4vd’s Tesla last September in Los Angeles.She was last seen alive going to d…
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/22/us/d4vd-celeste-rivas-hernand…

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web search NEUTRAL — The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.Rivas Hernandez, from Lake Elsinore in California, had been missing and was last seen in April 2024, accordi…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy9d57q09zo

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“The singer was arrested last week and has denied all wrongdoing, pleading not guilty on Monday.”

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Multiple web search results independently report that D4vd was charged with murder and that he pleaded not guilty. This is reported by different news outlets.

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web search NEUTRAL — The singer D4vd has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the "brutal and horrific" death of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his towed Tesla last year, Los An…
https://abcnews.com/US/charges-expected-filed-monday-d4vd-al…

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web search NEUTRAL — Singer D4vd has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the death of a 14-year-old girl who authorities say was found dismembered in his Tesla last year.
https://apnews.com/article/d4vd-charges-celeste-rivas-hernan…

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web search NEUTRAL — The singer D4vd was charged with murder and other counts in connection with the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, prosecutors said.
https://abc7.com/post/d4vd-arrested-charges-expected-filed-t…

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“Though it is unclear exactly when Celeste died, the report’s release comes months after the autopsy that ruled her death a homicide last December was ordered sealed at the request of law enforcement.”

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While multiple sources discuss the timing of the report release relative to the discovery, the specific detail that the autopsy ruling of homicide in December was 'ordered sealed at the request of law enforcement' is not independently corroborated across the provided web search results. The timing aspect is present, but the sealing detail is not confirmed by multiple sources.

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“Celeste’s remains were in a zippered body bag and she had two wounds that “may represent sharp force injuries” – one to her chest and another to her abdomen, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office.”

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“Additional skin abrasions are noted, though the medical examiner could not determine the causes because of the severe decomposition of the body.”

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“Her arms and legs had been dismembered, and multiple blue plastic fragments were “embedded in the cut surfaces,” and submitted into evidence, the report details.”

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“Two fingers had also been removed from her left hand.”

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“Board Certified Forensic Pathologist Dr. Priya Banerjee, who reviewed the report that was made public and is not involved with the case, said the injuries described were most consistent with stabbing and the girl was likely dismembered after she died.”

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“A tattoo reading “Shhh….” was documented on the inside of her right index finger, according to the medical examiner’s report, similar to the tattoo d4vd has on his finger.”

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“Alcohol was also detected in her system, though the medical examiner notes it’s unclear whether it’s present because of ingestion or decomposition.”

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“D4vd pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges of first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years old and mutilating human remains.”

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“Prosecutors allege he had a sexual relationship with Celeste and killed her “when she threatened to expose his criminal conduct and devastate his musical career,” according to LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.”

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““The actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death. We will vigorously defend David’s innocence,” d4vd’s attorney, Blair Berk, said in a statement after his arraignment.”

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