D4VD Named Suspect in Celeste Rivas-Hernandez Death; New Spring Timeline

D4VD Named Suspect in Celeste Rivas-Hernandez Case

• 💡 D4VD (David Anthony Burke) is now considered a suspect by LAPD in the death of Celeste Rivas-Hernandez.
• 📌 Celeste's dismembered body was found in D4VD's abandoned and filthy Tesla.
• ⚠️ D4VD never reported Celeste missing or his vehicle missing, despite it being his car.

New Timeline and Crime Scene Focus

• 🗓️ LAPD is focusing on a date in spring when D4VD's Tesla was in rugged terrain outside Santa Barbara.
• 🔍 This suggests Celeste died in the spring, aligning with the advanced state of decomposition of her body.
• 🔬 Investigators expect to find particulate evidence (dirt, flora, fauna) on her body and bags, indicating dismemberment occurred outdoors.

Investigative Challenges and Legal Strategies

• 🚫 The body's severe decomposition made it difficult to determine the cause or manner of death and identify tool markings.
• ⚖️ Felony murder is a potential legal theory, where a death occurs during the commission of another felony like child abuse or drug provision.
• 🤝 Police are likely targeting D4VD's manager and entourage, hoping a co-conspirator will "flip" and provide testimony.

Evidence and Unanswered Questions

• 🧪 Even with decomposition, toxicology screens can still be obtained from liquefied remains, though drug quantities are hard to quantify.
• 🌙 The nighttime trip to rugged terrain for several hours raises questions about D4VD's activities.
• ❓ There's speculation about whether a "double" or texts/emails from Celeste's phone were used to create the illusion she was alive after her death.