D4vd accused of buying tools to dispose of teen's body after fatal stabbing
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Updated · BBC.com · Apr 29
D4vd accused of buying tools to dispose of teen's body after fatal stabbing
17 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 29
Prosecutors allege US singer D4vd purchased chainsaws and a shovel online after stabbing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, whose body was later found in his Tesla in Los Angeles.
A new evidence filing details an alleged sexual relationship starting when Rivas Hernandez was 13, with text messages showing she threatened to expose D4vd. He faces seven charges, including murder and child sexual abuse.
D4vd, who rose to fame on TikTok, has pleaded not guilty. His attorneys unsuccessfully sought to seal the evidence filing, citing media attention. The next court hearing is scheduled for 15 May.
Beyond his dark art, what evidence proves D4vd murdered the teen found in his Tesla?
Can justice be served for the Reiners when their son's case is delayed for months?
Did singer D4vd's murderous online alter ego, Itami, become a horrifying reality?
Will Nick Reiner’s schizophrenia diagnosis lead to a mental health defense or a life sentence?
What system failed 14-year-old Celeste Hernandez, leading her from home to a singer's trunk?
As L.A. jails face a death crisis, can they safely house high-profile murder suspects?