Family of Celeste Rivas releases emotional statement after her cause of death revealed in D4vd case
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- The family of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas expressed profound grief following the release of the Medical Examiner’s Report, which confirmed she died from multiple penetrating injuries in an alleged murder by singer D4vd (David Burke).
- D4vd was arrested and charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, including murder of a witness, murder for financial gain, and lying in wait, as well as lewd acts with a minor and mutilating a body.
- Prosecutors allege D4vd killed Rivas, who was a witness in an investigation into sexual misconduct, to protect his music career from allegations of underage sexual relations.
- Rivas’ parents requested privacy as they mourn and chose not to attend an upcoming hearing, while D4vd’s legal team maintains his innocence and promises a vigorous defense.
- The investigation faced delays due to the severe decomposition of Rivas’ body, which was found dismembered in the trunk of an abandoned Tesla linked to D4vd.
