Disturbing details revealed from Celeste Rivas autopsy in D4vd murder case
The autopsy report of Celeste Rivas Hernandez has been released following charges against singer D4vd, providing further details in an ongoing investigation in Los Angeles.
The findings, issued by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, confirmed that the 14-year-old died from “multiple penetrating injuries caused by object(s).”
According to the report, one injury affected the liver, while another caused damage to the ribs. Additional findings noted multiple physical injuries and postmortem changes, which limited the full scope of the examination.
More autopsy details have been released in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez killing following D4vd's arrest.
-Multiple penetrating injuries
-Amputated left ring and pinky fingers
-Severely decomposed body
-Head partially skeletonized, left eye absent
The M.E. also says that her… pic.twitter.com/JgsFIPOCETThe report also included toxicology results. Initial screenings indicated a “low level of ethanol,” which examiners stated could be linked to postmortem changes.
Early findings also showed a “presumptive positive” for substances including MDMA and methamphetamines, while later testing produced inconclusive or negative results for some substances.
The autopsy was conducted in September 2025, with conclusions finalised in December. The results were held under seal at the request of law enforcement before being released following a court order during legal proceedings.
Hernandez was last seen in April 2025, with her remains discovered in September of the same year. Authorities located the body in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to the singer.
D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was arrested on April 16 and charged with first-degree murder, along with additional charges related to the case.
He has pleaded not guilty, and his legal representatives have requested a preliminary hearing, stating that evidence will show he was not responsible.
In a public statement, Hernandez’s family said, “Celeste was a beautiful, strong girl who loved to sing and dance… We miss her deeply. All we want is Justice for Celeste.”
The case remains ongoing, with the accused currently held without bail.