Trending Now - Autopsy Reveals Tragic Details in Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case

WHO:

CNN - Celeste Rivas' family confirmed they will not attend an upcoming hearing for d4vd.

TMZ - An attorney for Celeste's family stated that the autopsy results have caused "profound emotional pain for the family."

CNN - Celeste Rivas Hernandez was last seen alive going to d4vd’s home on April 25th, 2025.

CNN - Celeste was reported missing multiple times beginning in early 2024, with the first report occurring on January 15th, 2024.

CNN - Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old girl, is the victim in this case.

CNN - David Anthony Burke, known as d4vd, is charged with killing and dismembering Celeste.

CNN - Dr. Priya Banerjee, a Board Certified Forensic Pathologist, reviewed the autopsy report.

CNN - Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner Dr. Odey Ukpo made a statement regarding the autopsy findings.

TMZ - The Rivas Hernandez family expressed their devastation over the autopsy findings.

WHAT:

CNN - The autopsy report indicated that Celeste Rivas Hernandez's cause of death was determined to be "multiple penetrating injuries caused by object(s)."

ABC7 Chicago - The report noted that Celeste's body was found in a zippered body bag, and her remains were described as being in an "advanced state of decomposition."

ABC7 Chicago - The report detailed that additional skin abrasions were noted, but the medical examiner could not determine their causes due to severe decomposition.

ABC7 Chicago - The autopsy report indicated that Celeste's body had multiple blue plastic fragments embedded in the cut surfaces, which were submitted into evidence.

ABC7 Chicago - The report confirmed that two fingers had been removed from Celeste's left hand.

ABC7 Chicago - The autopsy report indicated that Celeste Rivas Hernandez's body weighed 71 pounds when it was found dismembered in the front trunk of d4vd's Tesla.

ABC7 Chicago - The report noted that one stab wound was on her "right abdomen with (an) injury to (her) liver," and a second stab wound was on her "left chest."

ABC7 Chicago - The report described that Celeste's body was in an "advanced state of decomposition" and noted that "the left ring and pinky fingers appear to have been mutilated."

ABC7 Chicago - The autopsy report described injuries consistent with stabbing, indicating that Celeste was likely dismembered after her death.

ABC7 Chicago - Alcohol was detected in Celeste's system, though the source of the alcohol could not be determined due to decomposition.

ABC7 Chicago - Celeste Rivas Hernandez's body weighed 71 pounds when it was found dismembered in the front trunk of d4vd's Tesla.

ABC7 Chicago - The autopsy report indicated that one stab wound was on her "right abdomen with (an) injury to (her) liver," and a second stab wound was on her "left chest."

ABC7 Chicago - The report noted presumptive positives for benzodiazepines and methamphetamine/MDMA in Celeste's system.

CNN - d4vd pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years old, and mutilating human remains on April 20th, 2026.

CNN - Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner Dr. Odey Ukpo expressed gratitude for the release of the autopsy information, stating, "After several months, I am grateful this information can now be released, not only to the public, but also to the grieving family enduring loss."

CNN - The autopsy report indicated that Celeste's remains were found in a zippered body bag with dismembered arms and legs on September 15th, 2025.

CNN - The autopsy report was released on April 20th, 2026, revealing that Celeste had two wounds that “may represent sharp force injuries” to her chest and abdomen.

CNN - The autopsy report indicated that Celeste had two wounds that “may represent sharp force injuries” to her chest and abdomen.

CNN - Multiple blue plastic fragments were found embedded in the cut surfaces of Celeste's dismembered remains and submitted into evidence.

CNN - Two fingers had been removed from Celeste's left hand, according to the medical examiner's report.

CNN - A tattoo reading “Shhh….” was documented on the inside of Celeste's right index finger, similar to a tattoo on d4vd's finger.

CNN - Celeste Rivas Hernandez died of “multiple penetrating injuries,” according to an autopsy report.

CNN - The autopsy report indicated that Celeste's death was ruled a homicide in December 2025.

CNN - d4vd pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years old, and mutilating human remains.

CNN - Prosecutors allege that d4vd killed Celeste when she threatened to expose his criminal conduct.

CNN - Celeste's remains were found in a zippered body bag with dismembered arms and legs.

WHERE:

CNN - Celeste was discovered in the front trunk of d4vd’s Tesla in Los Angeles.

CNN - The vehicle was abandoned in the Hollywood Hills and later towed to a police impound lot.

WHEN:

CNN - The autopsy report was released on April 20th, 2026, and the autopsy that ruled Celeste's death a homicide was ordered sealed on December 9th, 2025.

CNN - The autopsy that ruled Celeste's death a homicide was ordered sealed on December 9th, 2025, at the request of law enforcement.

CNN - Celeste was last seen alive going to d4vd’s home in April 2025.

CNN - Celeste had been reported missing multiple times beginning in early 2024.

CNN - The autopsy report was released on April 20th, 2026.

CNN - d4vd was arrested the week prior to April 20th, 2026.

WHY:

CNN - Prosecutors allege that d4vd killed Celeste to protect his career after she threatened to expose their sexual relationship, according to LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.

ABC7 Chicago - Prosecutors allege that d4vd killed Celeste to protect his career after she threatened to expose his criminal conduct.

ABC7 Chicago - Prosecutors allege that d4vd killed Celeste to protect his career after she threatened to expose their sexual relationship.

CNN - d4vd's attorney, Blair Berk, stated, "The actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death. We will vigorously defend David’s innocence."

CNN - Prosecutors allege that d4vd killed Celeste when she threatened to expose his criminal conduct and devastate his musical career, according to LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.

CNN - Prosecutors allege that d4vd had a sexual relationship with Celeste and killed her “when she threatened to expose his criminal conduct and devastate his musical career,” according to LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.

CNN - Prosecutors allege d4vd killed Celeste to prevent her from exposing his criminal conduct and damaging his musical career.

HOW:

ABC7 Chicago - The medical examiner's report described that Celeste's body was in an "advanced state of decomposition" and noted that "the left ring and pinky fingers appear to have been mutilated."

CNN - Board Certified Forensic Pathologist Dr. Priya Banerjee noted that the injuries described in the autopsy report were most consistent with stabbing and indicated that Celeste was likely dismembered after her death.

CNN - The autopsy report described injuries consistent with stabbing, indicating that Celeste was likely dismembered after her death.

CNN - The autopsy report described injuries consistent with stabbing, and indicated that Celeste was likely dismembered after her death.

CNN - Alcohol was detected in Celeste's system, though the source of the alcohol could not be determined due to decomposition.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 19:19 UTC)

The autopsy report released on Monday, determined that Celeste Rivas Hernandez died from multiple penetrating injuries caused by objects, with her body found in a zippered bag and in an advanced state of decomposition. The report also revealed that two fingers had been removed from her left hand, and multiple blue plastic fragments were embedded in her remains, which have been submitted as evidence. Prosecutors allege that d4vd killed Celeste to protect his career after she threatened to expose their sexual relationship, according to LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 17:23 UTC)

An autopsy report has revealed that Celeste Rivas Hernandez's body weighed 71 pounds when it was discovered dismembered in the front trunk of d4vd's Tesla, with injuries consistent with stabbing, including wounds to her abdomen and chest. The report also indicated that her body was in an advanced state of decomposition, and her left ring and pinky fingers appeared to have been mutilated. Prosecutors allege that d4vd killed Celeste to protect his career after she threatened to expose his criminal conduct.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 15:34 UTC)

Celeste Rivas Hernandez's dismembered body, weighing just 71 pounds, was discovered in the front trunk of d4vd's Tesla, with an autopsy revealing stab wounds to her abdomen and chest. The medical examiner's report indicated her body was in an advanced state of decomposition and showed signs of mutilation on her left fingers, while toxicology tests found traces of benzodiazepines and methamphetamine in her system. Prosecutors allege that d4vd killed Celeste to protect his career after she threatened to expose their sexual relationship.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 11:19 UTC)

Celeste Rivas' family has confirmed they will not attend the upcoming hearing for d4vd, whose attorney stated that the autopsy results have caused profound emotional pain for them. on Monday, d4vd pleaded not guilty to charges including first-degree murder and continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years old, while Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner Dr. Odey Ukpo expressed gratitude for the release of the autopsy information. Forensic Pathologist Dr. Priya Banerjee noted that the injuries detailed in the report were most consistent with stabbing, suggesting that Celeste was likely dismembered after her death.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 09:21 UTC)

The autopsy report released on Monday revealed that Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was reported missing multiple times since January 20th24, was found in a zippered body bag with dismembered arms and legs September 15thth, 2025. Prosecutors allege that d4vd killed Celeste after she threatened to expose his criminal conduct, and the autopsy indicated injuries consistent with stabbing, suggesting she was dismembered post-mortem. The investigation into her death, ruled a homicide, has been ongoing since the autopsy was sealed at law enforcement's request in December 20th25.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 07:23 UTC)

An autopsy report has revealed that Celeste suffered two wounds that may indicate sharp force injuries to her chest and abdomen, and it also noted that two fingers had been removed from her left hand. Additionally, multiple blue plastic fragments were found embedded in her dismembered remains, and a tattoo reading “Shhh….” was documented on her right index finger, resembling one on d4vd's finger. Prosecutors allege that d4vd had a sexual relationship with Celeste and killed her when she threatened to expose his criminal conduct, which could devastate his musical career, according to LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 04:03 UTC)

Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old girl, was tragically found dead in the front trunk of David Anthony Burke's Tesla in Los Angeles, where her remains were discovered in a zippered body bag. An autopsy report released on Monday revealed that Celeste died from multiple penetrating injuries, leading to a homicide ruling and charges against Burke, known as d4vd, for first-degree murder and other offenses. Prosecutors allege that d4vd killed Celeste to prevent her from exposing his criminal conduct, and he has pleaded not guilty to the charges.