D4vd Tesla Death Investigation: No Homicide Charges Filed by LAPD
Law&Crime NetworkNovember 10, 202521 min596,794 views
31 connectionsΒ·40 entities in this videoβLAPD Statement on Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case
- π The LAPD has confirmed that its prior news release regarding the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez "stands on its own," indicating no homicide charges will be filed.
- β οΈ This statement suggests that currently, the only potential crime being considered is the concealment of a body.
- π The LAPD's stance is partly due to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner not yet publicly determining the manner or cause of Celeste's death.
Investigation and Potential Criminal Liabilities
- π΅οΈ Private investigator Steve Fischer notes that the LAPD is likely in contact with the Medical Examiner's office, but their tight-lipped approach might signal an intention to prepare the public for a non-homicide conclusion.
- βοΈ Fischer previously indicated that physical evidence found at a house D4vd had vacated suggested potential plans for disposing of the body, which could have been more sinister than initially apparent.
- β The lack of a determination from the Medical Examiner raises questions about whether there is evidence of foul play or if the death was accidental, with subsequent concealment.
Medical Examiner's Role and Delays
- π¬ The LA County Medical Examiner's Office has its own investigators and may be consulting with outside pathologists for determinations on severely decomposed bodies.
- π Celeste is noted as the only one of 26 deaths on September 8th without a publicly released cause and manner of death, which is concerning.
- π§ͺ If toxicology results were clear (e.g., overdose), a cause and manner of death might have been determined sooner, potentially leading to different charges.
Legal Ramifications of Concealment
- π Under California law, actively concealing a body after an accidental death is typically a misdemeanor, punishable by jail time or fines.
- β οΈ Mutilating human remains is a felony, but Fischer believes the evidence points to disinterculation (natural decomposition) rather than dismemberment.
- β The legal framework means that even suppressing evidence or hiding a body could be treated as a misdemeanor, with potential probation for individuals without prior records.
D4vd's Connection and Celeste's Background
- π Celeste's body was found in a Tesla registered to singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke), who has not been named a suspect or person of interest.
- π Fischer is convinced a relationship existed between D4vd and Celeste, citing photos of her at his concert at age 13 and other concerning behaviors while she was reported missing.
- π£οΈ Fischer has reached out to Celeste's family and friends but has not received a response, though he is investigating for the homeowner of the property D4vd was staying at.
Ongoing Investigation and Speculation
- π« Despite surveillance footage potentially showing who moved the Tesla, Fischer is surprised no arrest has been made, even for misdemeanor charges, suggesting a lack of cooperation or a strategic delay.
- π Prescription narcotic medication and paraphernalia were found at the house, but Fischer notes marijuana is legal in California, and the use of other drugs is unconfirmed.
- π¬ Fischer has spoken to individuals
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