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Preliminary hearing set for singer D4vd in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Singer D4vd faces a multi-day preliminary hearing in Los Angeles regarding the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

By · Published July 23, 2026 at 07:46 UTC · Updated July 23, 2026 at 13:30 UTC

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📍 The outcome

Singer D4vd was set for a dayslong preliminary hearing in Los Angeles regarding the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. A judge was tasked with hearing evidence to decide on a trial.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

Questions people are asking

Where is the preliminary hearing taking place?

The hearing is set to begin in Los Angeles.

What evidence will the judge consider?

The judge will hear evidence regarding the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Where was the victim found?

Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in D4vd's Tesla.

What happened

A preliminary hearing is beginning in Los Angeles for singer D4vd. The proceedings concern the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a teen girl who was found in D4vd's Tesla. A judge will hear evidence related to the killing and dismemberment of the victim to determine if the case will proceed to trial.

Coverage from AP News, ABC News, and The Guardian emphasizes the legal steps currently underway, while NewsNation reports on whether the singer could face the death penalty. CNN has focused on the final hours of the victim's life. According to NBC Los Angeles, D4vd has requested that his handcuffs be removed for the hearing.

Future developments depend on the judge's decision regarding the trial after the evidence is presented during the dayslong hearing.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 43d ago.

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