D4vd, the singer accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas was allegedly hiding other dark secrets — including a “significant” amount of child pornography on his phone, according to prosecutors.
D4vd, real name David Burke, appeared in court in shackles Thursday, looking sullen and staring straight ahead while dressed in an orange jumpsuit.
During the hearing — which happened to take place exactly one year to the day when investigators say Celeste was killed — prosecutors claimed to have discovered a “significant” amount of child pornography on the singer’s iPhone after conducting a search on the device.
Investigators claimed to have gathered 40 terabytes of data through a lengthy investigation. They also revealed they conducted a wiretap.
Prosecutors said they will turn over body cam video, DNA trace evidence, property reports, vehicle reports, photographs and forensic reports … all of which will be turned over to Burke’s defense team. He’s scheduled to be back in court April 29.
The hearing comes just three days after the singer entered a not guilty plea toall charges against him. Burke’s legal team mostly blocked him from view, but cameras caught him in black and wearing cuffs as he tilted his head and looked on emotionless.
Members of Rivas’ family sat shoulder to shoulder as the plea was entered, one wiped tears away and was comforted by an attorney.
Rivas’ cause of death was released on Wednesday. The14-year-old girl died from“multiple penetrating injuries” according to the Los Angeles County Corner’s Office.
“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,” said Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Odey Ukpo.
“It is unfathomable they have had to wait this long to learn what happened to their daughter. The transparency of the information contained in our findings and reports is essential for empowering the community to make informed changes to affectively reduce fear and allowing the community to take informed action,” Ukpo continued.
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