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Slain teen threatened to destroy singer D4vd's career before she was killed, messages show
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· July 27, 2026
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Key takeaway Text messages between D4vd and Hernandez were presented in court, revealing some of their final conversations.
A court case is underway in Los Angeles involving singer D4vd, who is accused of murdering a 14-year-old girl. The girl, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had been in a sexual relationship with the singer. Text messages between D4vd and Hernandez were presented in court, revealing some of their final conversations.
These messages allegedly show that Hernandez threatened to expose their relationship publicly. Further details about the case and the events surrounding Hernandez's death are available from the Los Angeles Times. The text messages shown in court provide some insight into the interactions between D4vd and Hernandez before her death.
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Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
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