D4vd Trial Opens With Disturbing Images of Celeste Rivas' Death
WHO:
Billboard - The trial involves D4vd, a singer known for the song "Romantic Homicide."
TMZ - Celeste Rivas' family is present in court during the trial.
WHAT:
BBC - The prosecutor described an image shown in court where Celeste Rivas' torso and head were found in the trunk of a car, stating, "you could not tell it was a head."
US Magazine - New photos shown during D4vd's preliminary hearing revealed that Celeste Rivas Hernandez's face was "unrecognizable" when her remains were found.
TMZ - Celeste Rivas' body had liquefied and looked like "mush" in the graphic photos shown during D4vd's preliminary hearing, according to the family's attorney, Patrick Steinfeld.
Billboard - The judge is hearing evidence to determine if there is sufficient basis to charge D4vd with first-degree murder.
TMZ - Gruesome photos of Celeste Rivas' remains were shown in court.
WHERE:
Billboard - The trial is taking place in a courtroom setting.
WHEN:
TMZ - The first day of D4vd’s trial included the showing of disturbing images.
WHY:
TMZ - Prosecutor Beth Silverman warned Celeste Rivas' family about the graphic nature of the photos before they were shown.
HOW:
TMZ - The family was advised to put their heads down during the presentation of the photos but chose to look at them instead.
(UPDATED July 22, 2026 05:54 UTC)
In a shocking development in court, the prosecutor presented an image depicting the gruesome discovery of Celeste Rivas' torso and head found in the trunk of a car. The prosecutor remarked that the condition of the remains was so severe that "you could not tell it was a head." This revelation has left the courtroom in stunned silence as the case continues to unfold.
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(UPDATED July 22, 2026 04:05 UTC)
New photos presented during D4vd's preliminary hearing have revealed that Celeste Rivas Hernandez's face was "unrecognizable" when her remains were discovered. This shocking detail has emerged as part of the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the case. The hearing continues to draw significant attention as more information comes to light.
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(UPDATED July 22, 2026 02:52 UTC)
During D4vd's preliminary hearing, graphic photos were presented that showed Celeste Rivas' body had liquefied and appeared like "mush," according to the family's attorney, Patrick Steinfeld. The shocking images have raised significant concerns regarding the circumstances surrounding her death. The hearing continues to unfold as more details emerge.
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(UPDATED July 21, 2026 22:21 UTC)
The trial of singer D4vd, known for his hit "Romantic Homicide," is currently underway in a courtroom, where the judge is evaluating evidence to determine if there is enough basis to charge him with first-degree murder. During the first day of proceedings, the court displayed gruesome photos of Celeste Rivas' remains, prompting prosecutor Beth Silverman to caution her family about the graphic content beforehand. Despite being advised to look away, Rivas' family chose to view the disturbing images as they were presented in court.