The parents of the late Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl whose decomposing body was found in the trunk of a car registered to D4vd, have demanded justice in their first public statement.
Celeste Rivas Statement of the family issue
According to NBC Los Angeles, the family, through their attorneys Jesus Rivas and Mercedes Martinez, began by saying, “We would like to thank the Los Angeles Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office for their hard work. We would also like to thank the residents of Lake Elsinore for all their support.”The family paid tribute to the teenage victim, saying: “Celeste was a beautiful and strong girl who loved to sing and dance.
Every Friday was movie night and we had great times together. We love her so much and she always tells us she loves us. We miss her terribly. “All we want is justice for Celeste.”
Why was Celeste Rivas’ family so late in their statement?
According to the family’s attorney, Patrick Steinfeld, the victim’s family had originally planned to release the statement after Monday’s hearing, with D4vd pleading “not guilty.” However, these plans were postponed due to safety concerns after an alleged bomb threat was reported.
The family were reportedly “devastated after hearing the horrific details that emerged” during the hearing and were “emotionally exhausted and exhausted and needed time to come to terms with themselves.”
Why did D4vd allegedly kill Celeste?
According to reports, District Attorney Nathan Hochman stated that D4vd killed Celeste, “when she threatened to expose his criminal conduct and destroy his music career.” He added: “It is alleged that Burke killed her, dismembered her, and placed her body in two bags that were placed in the front trunk of his car.”Celeste’s mutilated body lay rotting for four months until it was discovered, Hochman said. “The horrific and heinous murder committed by the accused sexual assaulter is shocking and horrific. To Celeste’s loved ones: We will get the justice she seeks and deserves.”
About the murder case
The Tesla, registered to Burke in Texas, was parked on the street in the upscale Hollywood Hills for about a month before it was towed.
But investigators believe Celeste’s remains may have been in the front trunk for longer.“The condition of her remains delayed the coroner’s ability to determine the cause of death,” Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said at the news conference. “The significant amount of time that passed between her death and her discovery means that important evidence has deteriorated or disappeared.”Burke faces one count each of first-degree murder, persistent sexual assault of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. Burke was ordered to appear in court again on Thursday. He remains in detention.The case is still under investigation.
