A delayed autopsy report has revealed that 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was discovered in the trunk of musician D4vd's abandoned Tesla in Hollywood last September, died from multiple penetrating injuries. The findings, which were made public after months of delay due to a court order initiated by the Los Angeles Police Department, specify that Rivas Hernandez sustained two sharp force wounds to her torso.
Details of the Autopsy Findings
The autopsy, conducted by medical examiners, concluded that Rivas Hernandez's cause of death was multiple penetrating injuries, with the two sharp force wounds to her torso being the primary fatal trauma. A criminal complaint alleges that D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, killed her with a sharp object and then dismembered her body approximately two weeks later.
Legal Proceedings and Charges
D4vd has been charged with first-degree murder, lewd and lascivious acts with a minor, and mutilating a body. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The case has drawn significant attention due to the gruesome nature of the crime and the involvement of a public figure in the music industry.
Rivas Hernandez was reported missing multiple times, with her last known sighting being when she entered D4vd's Hollywood Hills home in April 2024. After that, she was not heard from again, leading to a prolonged investigation that culminated in the discovery of her remains in the musician's Tesla.
Delayed Release of Information
The public release of the autopsy findings was delayed for several months because of a court order requested by the Los Angeles Police Department. This delay has sparked discussions about transparency in high-profile criminal cases and the handling of sensitive information involving minors.
As the legal process continues, the autopsy results provide crucial evidence in the prosecution's case against D4vd, highlighting the severity of the injuries inflicted on the young victim.
