DNA Evidence Links D4vd to Celeste Rivas Hernandez | Global News

DNA evidence linking indie artist D4vd to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez is heating up in court, with prosecutors unveiling a near-impossible match across multiple garage items — including a floor mat, rowing machine, and Tesla charger — all bearing her DNA at a one-in-a-septillion chance of coincidence. While D4vd denies the charges, his defense is aggressively challenging the forensic conclusions, arguing the DNA could have been transferred through touch and questioning why key items like chain saws — initially deemed blood-free — weren’t swabbed. Complicating matters further, a trash bag in the garage contained DNA from four people, including D4vd, but crucially, the victim’s DNA was found only on cleaning wipes inside — not the bag — and D4vd’s DNA wasn’t on those wipes. Prosecutors allege a toxic relationship led to her death after she threatened to expose their underage romance, while the defense is focused on exposing gaps in the investigation and undermining the science behind the evidence. 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/82034f959752d459