Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndrew DaltonThursday 23 July 2026 03:23 BSTCeleste Rivas’ Family Attorney Says Court Hearing Was Hard On ParentsProsecutors presented forensic evidence, including apparent bloodstains and DNA samples, from singer D4vd's (David Burke) Hollywood home garage and his Tesla during his preliminary hearing.Criminalists testified about finding bloodstains on rubber mats and a rowing machine in Burke's garage, and similar but smaller stains in his Tesla, where the victim's remains were later discovered.Authorities allege Burke dismembered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's body in his garage and hid her remains in his Tesla after she threatened to expose their alleged sexual relationship.Evidence was presented showing Burke purchased items like chainsaws, an inflatable pool, a shovel and a body bag, which prosecutors claim were used in the killing and dismemberment.Rivas Hernandez's passport was also found in a rural area of Santa Barbara County, with prosecutors linking Burke to the location through travel data, while the defense challenged the evidence collection process.In fullProsecutors reveal alleged blood stains found in D4vd’s garage during hearingMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in