LA County DA Charges d4vd In Death Of Teen Found In Tesla
The Los Angeles County district attorney has filed charges against singer d4vd in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl who was found dead in his Tesla, according to multiple published reports.
The case centers on the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14. Authorities have linked the investigation to a Tesla associated with d4vd, and prosecutors moved forward with charges after the teen was found dead, reports said. ABC7 Los Angeles reported that d4vd had been arrested and that charges were expected to be filed in the case.
National outlets, including CNN and NBC News, reported that the district attorney’s office charged d4vd in connection with the teen’s death. ABC News described the allegations as a “brutal and horrific” death. Other reports characterized the case as involving the teen being found in the trunk of the vehicle.
The filing of charges marks a major escalation in a case that has drawn wide attention because of the suspect’s public profile and the age of the alleged victim. A district attorney’s decision to charge signals prosecutors believe they have sufficient evidence to proceed in court and to seek accountability through the criminal justice process.
The development also underscores the stakes in cases involving teen victims, where investigators and prosecutors often face intense scrutiny over timelines, evidence handling, and communications with families. With charges now filed, the case shifts from an investigation-driven process to one governed by court proceedings, where evidence will be tested publicly.
What happens next will be determined by the court process. D4vd is expected to face an arraignment, where prosecutors formally present charges and the defendant enters a plea. A judge will also address custody status and any conditions of release.
After arraignment, the case would typically move through early hearings, including proceedings that can involve the exchange of evidence and arguments over what information can be presented at trial. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to outline their positions as the court sets dates and deadlines.
The district attorney’s office is expected to provide additional details about the charges and the allegations as the case advances. For now, the case is moving into a phase where the legal system will determine what can be proven and what penalties, if any, will follow.
