D4VD CAUGHT ON VIDEO: BLAMES STENCH IN MANSION ON "BATHROOM" AFTER CELESTE MURDER
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Takeaways
- ❖D4VD (David Anthony Burke) was filmed with friends, allegedly blaming the stench of a dead body in his mansion on his bathroom after Celeste Rivas's murder.
- ❖Celeste Rivas, 11 when she met Burke, was allegedly lured to his home via an Uber, paid for by Burke, on the night of her murder.
- ❖Prosecutors allege Burke used a 'kitty pool' to disarticulate Celeste's body and that her remains were in his Tesla for months.
- ❖Evidence includes purchases made on Burke's account for items like chainsaws, a home incinerator, a body bag, and a shovel.
- ❖Celeste's ring finger and little finger were reportedly amputated with a tool, and her ring finger had a 'David' tattoo.
- ❖The autopsy report for Celeste Rivas was inconclusive regarding pregnancy, a detail that has left experts questioning its thoroughness.
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1D4VD's Video Explanation for Decomposition Odor
David Anthony Burke (D4VD) was captured on video with friends at his mansion, where Celeste Rivas was allegedly murdered, explaining a pervasive stench by blaming his bathroom. Nancy Grace and Joe Scott Morgan frame this as a callous attempt to cover up the smell of a decomposing body, highlighting the unique and overwhelming nature of human decomposition odor that even experienced police officers struggle with.
Video footage of D4VD and friends, with D4VD stating, 'Oh yeah, I just took in my bathroom.' Joe Scott Morgan describes decomposition odor as 'so very unique,' 'assaulting,' and 'insulting.'
2Alleged Post-Murder Partying and Promotion
According to prosecutors, D4VD partied and promoted his album and world tour on the night Celeste Rivas was allegedly murdered (April 23rd) and in the days following. Dr. Janie Lacy describes this behavior as 'duping delight' and 'deep disturbance of compartmentalization,' suggesting emotional detachment and a belief of having 'gotten away with everything.'
Photos and videos of D4VD at parties on April 23rd, p.m., after allegedly ordering Celeste via Uber. Dave Mack states D4VD had a 'tight lineup of events' promoting his album and tour starting April 25th.
3Forensic Evidence and Purchased Items
Prosecutors presented evidence of items purchased on D4VD's account, including chainsaws, a home incinerator (burn cage), a legitimate body bag, heavy-duty trash bags, a blue 'kitty pool' (allegedly used for disarticulation), and a shovel. These items strongly suggest premeditation and an attempt to dispose of a body.
Nancy Grace lists items: 'chainsaws on David Anthony Burke's account,' 'home incinerator, a burn cage,' 'legitimate body bag,' 'trash bags, heavy duty laundry bags, the blue kitty pool that held her body when it was disarticulated, a shovel.' Joe Scott Morgan notes body bags have six handles, and DNA was collected from each.
4Amputated Fingers and 'David' Tattoo
The autopsy revealed that Celeste Rivas's ring and little fingers were amputated using a tool, not merely decomposed. Her ring finger reportedly bore a 'David' tattoo, suggesting an attempt to remove identifying marks related to Burke.
Nancy Grace states, 'her ring finger and little finger amputated,' and 'it was actually removed with some sort of tool, i.e. a knife.' She adds, 'Celeste's finger and it has the name David tattooed on it.'
5Inconclusive Autopsy on Pregnancy
The autopsy report on Celeste Rivas was notably brief and inconclusive regarding whether she was pregnant, despite pregnancy being a potential motive. Joe Scott Morgan criticizes the report for its 'standard dictation' and lack of 'granular detail' in the reproductive system section, calling it a 'big miss.'
Joe Scott Morgan explains the reproductive system section of the autopsy had 'simply three bullet points' and 'no more than... maybe 60 words,' lacking in-depth study of the uterus or microscopic examination, leading to an 'undetermined' conclusion.
Notable Moments
Nancy Grace's strong reaction to D4VD's video, emphasizing the depravity of joking about the stench of a murdered child.
It sets the emotional tone of the episode and highlights the perceived lack of remorse from the accused, which is a significant factor in public and judicial perception.
Joe Scott Morgan's detailed explanation of the unique and overwhelming nature of human decomposition odor.
This forensic insight directly counters the defense's argument that the smell could be from a backed-up toilet, strengthening the prosecution's claim that D4VD knew the source of the odor.
The revelation of Celeste Rivas's amputated fingers, particularly the 'David' tattoo on her ring finger.
This detail suggests a deliberate attempt to remove identifying marks and points to a deeply personal and violent act, potentially indicating a motive related to her relationship with Burke.
Quotes
"He's actually comparing this child's remains to human feces. Let that sink in just for a second. And she is literally there. She this child in multiple pieces in this vehicle out there and he's drawing this comparison."
"The smell of human decomposition is so very unique. It is so assaulting. It is so insulting that this is literally indwelling the space."
"I think of the term uh duping delight, right? So, what what that means is that the the person who potentially committed this heinous crime feels like they um can get away with it and no one else knows what happened."
"It's crazy how murdering a little teen school girl can mess up your private life."
"She's nothing more to these individuals than a play thing. Easily easily destroyed."
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