D4vd killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez to silence her "before she ruined his music career," prosecutors allege
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Last updated: April 30, 2026
Musician D4vd faces first-degree murder charges for the alleged stabbing death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The prosecution suggests the motive was related to the victim allegedly interfering with D4vd's music career. D4vd has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- The victim, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old from the Inland Empire, was found deceased.
- D4vd, identified as a singer, is accused of fatally stabbing Hernandez.
- The alleged motive presented by the prosecution centers on the idea that Hernandez was perceived to have "ruined his music career."
- D4vd has formally entered a plea of not guilty to the first-degree murder charges.
- The legal proceedings are underway to determine the facts of the case and D4vd's culpability.
- Details regarding the timeline of events leading to the alleged stabbing and the specific nature of Hernandez's alleged interference with D4vd's music career are central to the prosecution's case.
- The case is being handled within the legal system, with the defense expected to challenge the prosecution's claims and evidence.
- Further investigation and court proceedings will be necessary to establish the full circumstances surrounding Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death.
