MUSIC STAR D4VD THROWN IN SEGREGATION, NEW JAIL, AFTER GRISLY MURDER OF CELESTE, 13

Prosecutors allege D4VD murdered Celeste Rivas with a sharp object because she threatened to expose their sexual relationship, which he feared would destroy his music career. The charges include murder with special circumstances (lying in wait, financial gain, murdering a witness to an investigation into lewd acts with a minor under 14).

Nancy Grace states, "He murdered her with a sharp object because she threatened to come forward about their sex relationship knowing it would destroy his music career." Caitlyn Becker adds that his rising career, money, and world tour 'factored into why he ultimately allegedly slaughtered this girl.' The prosecution's charges include 'financial gain' and 'murdering a witness to an investigation' into 'lewd and lascivious sexual acts committed by Mr. Burke... while she was under 14 years old.'

Celeste Rivas's body was found in two trash bags—her head in one, the dismembered body in another—in the frunk of D4VD's Tesla. The body was in deep decomposition, making a precise cause of death difficult to determine, but forensic experts expect detailed evidence on tool marks and entomology.

Nancy Grace describes the discovery: 'Her head in one trash bag... and the rest of her body dismembered and the second bag in his frunk, the front trunk of his Tesla.' Joseph Scott Morgan details the scene: 'When they opened that frunk, there would have been a smell that rolled out and it assaulted everybody around there... it was also insects.' He notes the body was 'in a rather advanced state of decomposition' and expects a 'highly detailed forensic case' involving 'tool marks' and 'entomology.'

Investigators, including private investigator Steve Fischer, established a timeline: Rivas allegedly arrived at Burke's home on April 23rd and was never seen alive again. Burke traveled to New York for a music popup event on April 24th-25th, during which he visibly broke down crying while performing 'Afterlife.' Prosecutors believe dismemberment occurred around May 5th. Digital evidence, including ring cam footage showing the Tesla being moved around the neighborhood, is critical to the case.

Steve Fischer explains his timeline: 'April 23rd... is the date that she was likely lured and and killed by him' and 'May 5th is the date of dismemberment.' He notes Burke 'leaves... the night of the 24th, he's on a plane to New York for a 3-day music popup.' Nancy Grace highlights a moment on April 25th where 'D4VD visibly breaks down crying mid song while performing Afterlife.' Steve Fischer also collected 'ring cam, door cam, surveillance cam within the Hollywood Hills neighborhood, indicating that D4VD's Tesla was moved multiple times around the neighborhood so as to avoid detection.'

A burn cage (marketed as an incinerator for animal carcasses, burning up to 1600 degrees) and a chainsaw were found in D4VD's rented Hollywood Hills mansion. These items, along with the fact that the house came with yard service, raise questions about their intended use in the context of the crime.

Steve Fischer details finding 'a burn cage, which is it's marketed as an incinerator... it burns up to 1600 degrees' and 'a chainsaw. It had not been used.' He questions their presence, noting the rental house 'comes with yard people.' Joanna Nevas adds that the purchase of a burn cage 'may speak to the mutilation of the corpse but does not necessarily speak to the actual homicide.'

The defense will likely challenge the specific dates of death and dismemberment, especially given Burke's travel. The prosecution will rely heavily on digital evidence and potential witness testimony from Burke's associates, as the 'kids' around him are expected to cooperate to avoid being defendants.

Caitlyn Becker states, 'He has a crack defense team. Major major defense team. He's being rep by Blair Burke.' She believes Burke's team 'is going to take any opportunity to be able to poke holes in just the most minor places in the prosecution's case.' Dr. Bethany Marshall suggests, 'because these are all kids and not slick criminals, kids are easily scared. All these other kids in the house, they're not going to be that loyal to him. They would rather be witnesses than be defendants.' Caitlyn Becker concurs, 'it's going to come down to people turning on him on the stand.'