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Day 5 of preliminary hearing in D4vd murder case
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· July 27, 2026
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Key takeaway A detective from the Los Angeles Police Department is expected to continue testifying, having previously discussed the contents of D4vd's phone.
A preliminary hearing in the murder case against singer D4vd is ongoing in Los Angeles . The hearing has entered its fifth day, with prosecutors presenting new evidence and forensic findings. The case involves the death of a teenager, and prosecutors are working to establish sufficient evidence for a jury trial.
A detective from the Los Angeles Police Department is expected to continue testifying, having previously discussed the contents of D4vd's phone. Further details about the case and the hearing are available from local news sources, including NBC Los Angeles. The preliminary hearing may conclude soon, potentially as early as Monday.
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Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
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