DNA expert ties slain 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to blood stains found in D4vd's garage
New forensic evidence, including DNA matches and pool fragments, has emerged during a pretrial hearing for singer D4vd.
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A DNA expert has testified that fragments found on the body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez matched a pool at a home rented by singer D4vd. Additional evidence presented during the pretrial hearing includes DNA samples from a Tesla.
Coverage from ABC7 Los Angeles and NBC Los Angeles emphasizes the specific forensic links between the victim and the singer's residence. Yahoo and The Seattle Times report that an autopsy doctor is scheduled to testify regarding whether D4vd will face trial for the killing.
Further developments depend on the testimony of the autopsy doctor during the ongoing hearing to determine if the case proceeds to trial.
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Quick answers
What evidence was linked to D4vd's rented home?
An expert testified that fragments found on Celeste Rivas Hernandez matched a pool at the property.
What other forensic evidence was mentioned?
According to NBC Los Angeles, DNA samples from a Tesla were introduced as new evidence.
Who is scheduled to testify next?
An autopsy doctor will testify at the hearing to determine if D4vd faces trial.
Coverage (4)
- D4vd murder case: Fragments found on Celeste Rivas Hernandez matched pool at singer's rented home, expert testifies ABC7 Los Angeles · 5h ago
- Autopsy doctor to testify at hearing on whether D4vd faces trial in 14-year-old’s killing The Seattle Times · 5h ago
- Inflatable pool fragments, DNA samples from Tesla: New evidence in D4vd's pretrial hearing NBC Los Angeles · 5h ago
- Autopsy doctor to testify at hearing on whether D4vd faces trial in 14-year-old's killing Yahoo · 5h ago
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