D4vd prosecutors present forensic evidence from singer’s garage during hearing
- Prosecutors presented forensic evidence, including apparent bloodstains and DNA samples, from singer D4vd’s (David Burke) Hollywood home garage and his Tesla during his preliminary hearing.
- Criminalists testified about finding bloodstains on rubber mats and a rowing machine in Burke’s garage, and similar but smaller stains in his Tesla, where the victim’s remains were later discovered.
- Authorities allege Burke dismembered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s body in his garage and hid her remains in his Tesla after she threatened to expose their alleged sexual relationship.
- Evidence was presented showing Burke purchased items like chainsaws, an inflatable pool, a shovel and a body bag, which prosecutors claim were used in the killing and dismemberment.
- Rivas Hernandez’s passport was also found in a rural area of Santa Barbara County, with prosecutors linking Burke to the location through travel data, while the defense challenged the evidence collection process.
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