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The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez is speaking out about the possibility of the D4vd death penalty as the singer faces a murder case involving the 14-year-old.
According to reports, Celeste’s family supports capital punishment if D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is convicted.
The family’s comments come as prosecutors continue preparing the case and consider whether to seek the death penalty.
Celeste Rivas Family Supports Death Penalty
Celeste’s family told the New York Post that they support the death penalty in the case.
The family also acknowledged that the ultimate decision does not belong to them.
Instead, they said the matter rests with prosecutors, the California justice system and God.
The comments came shortly before what would have been Celeste’s 16th birthday.
Her family has repeatedly called for justice for the teenager since her death became the focus of a criminal investigation.
D4vd Death Penalty Remains Possible
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman previously said the death penalty remains an option in the case.
However, prosecutors have not announced a final decision about whether they will seek capital punishment.
D4vd is charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances. Those charges make him eligible for the death penalty if prosecutors pursue it and he is ultimately convicted.
It is important to note that D4vd has pleaded not guilty and the allegations against him have not been proven in court.
What Prosecutors Allege in the Case
Prosecutors allege that D4vd killed Celeste in April 2025.
They further allege that her body was dismembered and that her remains were placed in bags that were later discovered inside a Tesla at a Hollywood impound lot.
Prosecutors have also alleged that the singer killed Celeste after she threatened to expose an alleged illegal sexual relationship and damage his music career.
D4vd has denied the criminal allegations through his not-guilty plea.
The case has attracted significant public attention because of the circumstances surrounding Celeste’s disappearance and death.
D4vd Is Set to Stand Trial
A judge ordered D4vd to stand trial in July following a five-day preliminary hearing.
His legal team later changed after his private attorneys withdrew from the case. A public defender has since taken over his defense.
D4vd pleaded not guilty again after the change in representation.
The upcoming trial will determine whether prosecutors can prove their allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.
For now, the D4vd death penalty question remains unresolved.
Prosecutors must still decide whether to pursue capital punishment, while the defense will have the opportunity to challenge the charges and evidence presented against the singer.
Celeste Rivas Family Awaits Justice
For Celeste’s family, the case remains deeply personal.
Their latest comments make clear that they want the justice system to impose the harshest possible punishment if D4vd is convicted.
However, the final decision about whether to seek the death penalty belongs to prosecutors.
As the case moves toward trial, the focus will remain on the evidence and whether prosecutors can establish their allegations in court.
Until then, D4vd remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Source: TMZ, New York Post
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