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DNA evidence linking indie star D4vd (David Burke) to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez shocked the courtroom—bloodstains found in his garage match Celeste’s DNA with astronomical odds. Prosecutors allege Burke killed her after she threatened to expose their secret relationship, then dismembered her body. The DNA, visible only under special chemical tests, was found on a rubber mat and Tesla charger, while touch DNA on a trash bag and cleaning wipes raised questions about contamination. Defense attorneys challenged the blood’s origin and pushed for more testing on garage tools, arguing touch DNA alone doesn’t prove murder. Burke, who released his debut album just days after prosecutors say Celeste died, remains not guilty as the judge weighs whether he’ll face trial for murder, child sexual abuse, and body mutilation.

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