Cause of death revealed for Celeste Rivas Hernandez, teen found in singer D4vd's Tesla
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Key Points:
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old girl found dismembered in musician D4vd's Tesla, died from multiple penetrating injuries, with her death ruled a homicide by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.
- The medical examiner's report detailed severe stab wounds, advanced decomposition, and mutilation, including mutilated fingers and plastic fragments embedded in the wounds, but did not directly link D4vd to the death.
- Prosecutors charged D4vd with first-degree murder, mutilation of remains, and continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, alleging he killed Celeste to protect his career after a long-term sexual relationship with her.
- D4vd pleaded not guilty and remains in custody without bail; his attorneys maintain his innocence and plan to vigorously defend him.
- Celeste's family expressed gratitude to law enforcement and called for justice, while authorities emphasized the importance of patience and thorough investigation amid public scrutiny.
