Harvey Levin on D4vd & Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case: Grand Jury, Frozen Remains, and LAPD Conflict

Grand Jury Convened in Celeste Rivas Hernandez Investigation

• 🎯 An LA County grand jury has reportedly been convened to hear evidence submitted by prosecutors regarding the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
• 🔍 This investigative grand jury can subpoena witnesses and evidence, and recommend charges, though it cannot indict.
• 🤐 The LA District Attorney's office has declined to comment, citing office policy regarding grand jury proceedings.

Investigation Officially Labeled a Murder Probe

• ⚠️ The LAPD has officially labeled the investigation into Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death as a murder investigation, as stated in a court petition.
• ⚖️ A court order was obtained by the LAPD to prevent the medical examiner from releasing autopsy results, citing potential danger to witnesses and compromise to the investigation.
• 🗓️ This order was granted after a previous attempt by the LAPD to seal the ME's file was denied by a judge.

Conflicting Reports on Body Condition

• 🧊 Conflicting reports persist regarding the condition of Celeste's remains, specifically whether her body parts were partially frozen for weeks or months.
• 🔬 The medical examiner's office reportedly stated the fingers were "waterlogged," hindering fingerprint identification, which aligns with the notion of freezing.
• 🕵️ The LAPD disputes the claim that the body was partially frozen when discovered.

LAPD Focus on Mysterious Santa Barbara Trip

• 🚗 The LAPD is reportedly making a significant focus on a mysterious trip David took to a remote Santa Barbara area in the middle of the night.
• 🧩 This trip is believed by investigators to be where the body may have been dismembered or where Celeste may have died.
• ❓ Investigators are perplexed about where the body could have been for approximately four months if something occurred in the spring, as it was not buried.

Tensions Between LAPD and Medical Examiner

• 🗣️ There appears to be ongoing tension and disagreement between the LAPD and the medical examiner's office, a situation reportedly exacerbated by past issues.
• 📰 The medical examiner's office has publicly stated its belief in transparency, which contrasts with the LAPD's efforts to seal information.
• 🧐 The exact timeline of the ME's involvement in the LAPD's petition to seal the file remains unclear, but their opposition is inferred from the LAPD's need to re-petition.