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10 to Life
May 7, 2026

D4vd Hiding Evidence, Kumanjayi Little Baby, LA Family Annihilator & DNA Found in Athena Case?

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Quick Read

This episode exposes disturbing new details in the D4vd murder case, the tragic Shreveport family annihilation, and the shocking DNA evidence revealed in the Athena Strand trial leading to a death sentence.
D4vd allegedly purchased chainsaws, a body bag, and an inflatable pool after Celeste's murder, with plastic fragments found in her remains.
A father murdered eight children in Shreveport due to a domestic dispute, with charges filed over illegal gun possession.
Tanner Hoard received the death penalty for Athena Strand's murder after male DNA was found inside her, contradicting earlier reports.

Summary

The episode provides critical updates on three major true crime cases. In the D4vd case, prosecutors detail alleged premeditation, including text messages from the victim threatening to expose their relationship, and D4vd's subsequent online purchases of items like chainsaws, a body bag, and an inflatable pool, which was allegedly used to contain blood during dismemberment. The Shreveport family annihilation case recounts a father murdering eight children (seven of his own, one nephew) in a rapid, deliberate attack rooted in a domestic dispute, with an arrest made for illegal gun possession. Finally, the Athena Strand trial concludes with Tanner Hoard receiving the death penalty after shocking revelations of male DNA found inside the victim and his bizarre 'deal with the devil' justification.
These cases highlight the devastating impact of premeditated violence, domestic disputes escalating into mass murder, and the critical role of forensic evidence in securing justice. The D4vd case underscores the lengths individuals may go to conceal crimes driven by fear of exposure, while the Shreveport tragedy reveals the swift and brutal nature of family annihilations. The Athena Strand trial's conclusion, particularly the DNA evidence and the perpetrator's warped justifications, emphasizes the profound evil in such acts and the community's demand for severe consequences.

Takeaways

  • Prosecutors allege D4vd murdered Celeste Rivas Hernandez within 20 minutes of her arrival, then staged a cover-up with fake texts and online purchases of dismemberment tools.
  • The Shreveport family annihilation saw Shemar Elkins kill eight children, including seven of his own, in minutes, stemming from a separation and upcoming court date.
  • During the Athena Strand trial, it was revealed male DNA was found inside Athena, a detail unknown to the defense's mental health expert, strengthening the prosecution's case.
  • Tanner Hoard, Athena Strand's killer, was sentenced to death by lethal injection, with the jury taking only a few hours to decide.

Insights

1D4vd's Alleged Premeditation and Evidence Concealment

Prosecutors detailed a timeline suggesting D4vd's murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was premeditated. After an argument where Celeste threatened to expose their relationship, D4vd allegedly lured her to his house, murdered her within 20 minutes of her arrival, and then staged a cover-up with fake texts. He subsequently ordered a shovel, two chainsaws, a body bag, heavy-duty bags, and a blue inflatable pool, which was reportedly used to contain blood during dismemberment. Autopsy revealed small blue plastic fragments in Celeste's remains, matched to the pool found in D4vd's garage.

Text messages documenting an argument where Celeste threatened to expose their relationship, Uber digital footprint confirming Celeste's arrival, D4vd's fake text messages, online order records for a shovel (April 24th), two chainsaws (May 1st), a body bag, heavy duty bags, and an inflatable pool (May 5th), and a burn cage. Autopsy findings of blue plastic fragments in Celeste's remains, matched to the cut-up pool found in D4vd's garage.

2Shreveport Family Annihilation: Rapid and Targeted Violence

In Shreveport, Louisiana, Shemar Elkins shot and killed eight children—seven of his own and one nephew—in a matter of minutes. The incident began with him shooting his girlfriend, Christina, then taking her three children to a second house where he murdered the children while they slept. The motive appeared to be rooted in a domestic dispute, as Elkins and Christina were in the process of separating and had a court date scheduled for the following day. Elkins died at the scene after a police chase.

911 calls from Kosha (on the roof) and Christina (shot in the face), police arriving within two minutes, identification of Shemar Elkins as the shooter, confirmation of eight child victims (ages 3-11), Elkins's death at the scene, and the ongoing separation/court date with Christina.

3Illegal Gun Possession Leads to Arrest in Shreveport Case

Following the Shreveport family annihilation, an investigation into how Shemar Elkins obtained the firearm led to the arrest of 56-year-old Charles Ford. Ford, a convicted felon, was illegally in possession of the gun, which had been passed to him by someone else. He reportedly knew Elkins had taken the gun weeks before the shooting but 'let it go,' and initially lied to federal agents, leading to charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and lying to federal agents.

Arrest of Charles Ford, federal charges for felon in possession of a firearm and lying to federal agents, Ford's prior felony conviction, and his admission of knowing Elkins took the gun.

4Shocking DNA Evidence and Death Sentence in Athena Strand Case

Tanner Hoard, the FedEx driver who abducted and murdered 7-year-old Athena Strand, was sentenced to death by lethal injection. During the trial, a forensic psychiatrist testified that Hoard justified his actions by comparing them to 'making a deal with the devil,' believing killing Athena would save his own life and career after she allegedly witnessed him using cocaine. Crucially, during cross-examination, the prosecution revealed that male DNA was found inside Athena, a detail the defense's mental health expert was unaware of, undermining her evaluation.

Testimony from Dr. Eileene Ryan regarding Tanner's 'deal with the devil' justification and cocaine use. Prosecution's revelation during cross-examination that male DNA was found in Athena's vagina and anus, and the expert's shock. Jury's quick decision to sentence Tanner Hoard to death by lethal injection.

Quotes

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"In his mind, he believed that by taking Athena's life, he was saving his own life and his own career."

Dr. Eileene Ryan (quoted by host)
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"You didn't read that they found DNA both in her vagina and her anus?"

Prosecution (to Dr. Ryan)
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"Protesters demanding police hand the accused over to be dealt with by the community."

News Reporter (quoted by host)

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