D4vd Trial: DNA Gaps and Garage Clues | Belfast News

D4vd’s lawyers are pushing back hard in court, challenging police DNA testing on chain saws allegedly used in the brutal murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez — arguing that touch DNA could still be present despite initial negative results. Prosecutors counter that Burke’s DNA would be everywhere in his shared home, and point to cleaned-up blood and fake blood jugs — possibly props for his dark music videos — as suspicious. Evidence places Burke at his Hollywood home on the night of the killing, and his Tesla was later found to have held the victim’s body for weeks. Prosecutors allege a toxic relationship began when she was 13, and that she threatened to expose him — leading to her murder. The victim’s parents watched proceedings as the judge weighs whether there’s enough evidence to move forward. The defense is seizing on gaps in the investigation — especially around DNA and the tools — to cast doubt on the case. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/24564aa95b363170