Testimony turns to D4vd's earnings at hearing in Celeste Rivas Hernandez murder

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Jonathan Lloyd, NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · July 22, 2026 · 7 min read

What to Know Singer D4vd has been charged with first-degree murder and other crimes in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas , who was reported missing in the spring of 2025. The Lake Elsinore girl’s decomposed body was found Sept. 8 in the front trunk of a Tesla impounded at a Los Angeles tow y...

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The preliminary hearing for singer D4vd, charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, has significant implications for the Los Angeles community, particularly in the Hollywood Hills area where the Tesla was abandoned. The fact that the car was parked for over a month without raising suspicion highlights concerns about neighborhood vigilance and the potential for crimes to go undetected. Furthermore, the case raises questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement's missing persons investigations, as Celeste was reported missing in 2024 but her remains were not found until 2025. The community will be watching closely as the hearing resumes to see how the prosecution's evidence, including Amazon purchase records and matching tattoos, will be presented and how the defense will respond to these allegations. The outcome of this case will have a lasting impact on the families and residents of Los Angeles, and will likely spark discussions about public safety and crime prevention in the city.

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Category: safety · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · Reading time: 7 min

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Testimony turns to D4vd's earnings at hearing in Celeste Rivas Hernandez murder

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