Coverage dated April 19, 2026 to April 22, 2026

Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who singer d4vd is charged with killing, died of ‘multiple penetrating injuries,’ autopsy finds

Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara, on the newest of 2 developments

By Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — The 14-year-old girl singer d4vd is charged with killing and dismembering died of “multiple penetrating injuries,”

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Apr 20, 2026
D4vd charged with murder: Timeline of investigation into 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death
Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles ·
Apr 22, 2026Newest
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who singer d4vd is charged with killing, died of ‘multiple penetrating injuries,’ autopsy finds
Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara ·

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MyNorthwest
Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found decomposed in his car (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Apr 19, 2026
MyNorthwest's feed description
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose
NBC10 Philadelphia
Singer D4vd charged with first-degree murder and other crimes in Celeste Rivas Hernandez killing (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Apr 19, 2026
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
LA County prosecutors charged singer D4vd in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
WTOP Washington DC
Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Apr 19, 2026
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.
CNN
It’s been 7 months since Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found dead in d4vd’s car. Why did charges take so long? (opens CNN)
Published Apr 20, 2026
CNN's feed description
Ultimately, legal analysts tell CNN a number of factors could have prolonged the investigation into d4vd, including severely decomposed evidence, sensitive charges involving a minor and a handful of difficult witnesses.
Breitbart News
A Timeline Leading Up to Singer D4vd’s Murder Charge in the Killing of 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas Hernandez (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 20, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
Alt-pop singer D4vd has been charged with sexually abusing, murdering and mutilating the body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposed remains were found in his apparently abandoned Tesla seven months ago, Los Angeles County prosecutors say.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
D4vd charged with murder: Timeline of investigation into 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Apr 20, 2026
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Here's a timeline of how the investigation unfolded.
ABC 7 New York
Cause of death revealed for Celeste Rivas Hernandez, teen found in singer D4vd's Tesla (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Apr 21, 2026
ABC 7 New York's feed description
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was found dead in a car belonging to singer D4vd, died from "multiple penetrating injuries," Medical Examiner says.
KTVU San Francisco
Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s cause of death released (opens KTVU San Francisco)
Published Apr 21, 2026
KTVU San Francisco's feed description
New gruesome forensic details have been released in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Singer D4vd’s defense team maintains his innocence as the trial looms.
Rolling Stone
Celeste Rivas Died of Two 'Penetrating Injuries' With 'Smooth Edges' on Teen's Torso (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Apr 21, 2026
Rolling Stone's feed description
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office has finally released Celeste Rivas Hernandez's autopsy report after D4vd was charged with her murder.
NBC Chicago
Teen found in singer D4vd's trunk died from 'multiple penetrating injuries,' officials say (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Apr 21, 2026
NBC Chicago's feed description
The LA County Medical Examiner has revealed the cause of death for Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in singer D4vd's Tesla.
New York Post
Celeste Rivas cause of death revealed after D4vd murder arrest (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 21, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Celeste Rivas, the 14-year-old girl allegedly murdered by singer D4vd, died from "multiple penetrating injuries" according to the Los Angeles County Corner's Office.
The Guardian
Teen whom singer D4vd is charged with killing died from penetrating wounds (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 21, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Autopsy of Celeste Rivas Hernandez finally released after law enforcement had requested it be sealed in November
KVOA Tucson
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, girl who singer D4vd is charged with killing, died from penetrating wounds (opens KVOA Tucson)
Published Apr 21, 2026
KVOA Tucson's feed description
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl singer D4vd is charged with killing, died from penetrating injuries. That
NBC Los Angeles
Medical examiner reveals cause of death for Celeste Rivas Hernandez (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Apr 21, 2026
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
The LA County Medical Examiner has revealed the cause of death for Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in singer D4vd's Tesla.
Forbes
Death Of Teen Girl Found In Singer D4vd’s Car Ruled A Homicide (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 21, 2026
Forbes's feed description
The singer D4vd was charged with first-degree murder earlier this week, months after teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s remains were found in his car.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who singer d4vd is charged with killing, died of ‘multiple penetrating injuries,’ autopsy finds (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Apr 22, 2026
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
By Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — The 14-year-old girl singer d4vd is charged with killing and dismembering died of “multiple penetrating injuries,”
WHEC Rochester
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, teen in murder case against singer D4vd, grew up in sleepy California town (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Apr 22, 2026
WHEC Rochester's feed description
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a teen girl from a quiet southern California town, became intertwined with singer D4vd before she was brutally murdered. The singer, whose legal name is David Burke, has been charged with first-degree murder and pleaded not guilty this week.
Lamag
Autopsy Finds Celeste Rivas Hernandez Died From Penetrating Injuries (opens Lamag)
Published Apr 22, 2026
Lamag's feed description
The Medical Examiner outlines grisly torso injuries and advanced decomposition in a chilling autopsy report as the case against D4vd moves forward
Breitbart News
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, Who Singer D4vd Is Charged With Killing, Died from Penetrating Wounds (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 22, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl singer D4vd is charged with killing, died from penetrating injuries, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday.
WHDH Boston
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, girl who singer D4vd is charged with killing, died from penetrating wounds - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Apr 22, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl singer D4vd is charged with killing, died from penetrating wounds to her upper body, according to an autopsy
UPI
Autopsy: Celeste Rivas Hernandez died of multiple penetrating injuries (opens UPI)
Published Apr 22, 2026
UPI's feed description
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found last summer in the trunk of singer D4vd

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