2 Abortions at Age 13 and DNA Findings That Could Change Everything: The Murder Case Shaking the US

The preliminary hearing of singer D4vd, suspected of murdering a 14-year-old girl, revealed shocking evidence: two abortions she underwent at age 13, sexual messages, DNA findings from bloodstains in his car and apartment, and repeated trips to the area where her passport was found. The prosecution claims the murder was financially motivated to protect a successful career.

The preliminary hearing of singer David Anthony Burke, known by the stage name D4vd, began last week in a California court, revealing shocking evidence about the nature of his relationship with the victim, 14-year-old Celeste Reeves Hernandez. Burke is suspected of first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a minor under 14, and mutilation of a corpse; he denies all charges. According to the prosecution, Burke met Celeste online in August 2022 when she was 11 and he was 17. The sexual relationship began when she was 13, and she underwent two abortions. The prosecution presented messages including statements like "I killed my first child for you." DNA findings from bloodstains in the Tesla's trunk, on a garage mat, and on a charging cable matched the girl's DNA. The prosecution argues that Burke murdered her after she threatened to expose the relationship, fearing damage to a career that earned him between $10 and $11.5 million. The defense is attempting to challenge the findings, but journalists in the courtroom described the defense as "clutching at straws."