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Singer D4vd Charged with Murder and Dismemberment of 14-Year-Old

April 30, 2026

Summary

Singer D4vd has been charged with the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with prosecutors alleging he used a chainsaw and 'burn cage' to dispose of her body. His attorneys maintain his innocence and vow to defend him vigorously.

How coverage differs

Left outlets emphasize the alleged premeditated motive of silencing the victim, while right outlets detail the gruesome dismemberment and use of a chainsaw in the alleged crime.

  • Left: Prosecutors Allege Singer Murdered Teenager to Silence Her Testimony Left-leaning outlets, like AP News, lead with the prosecutors' alleged motive, stating that singer D4vd stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death specifically to silence her. This framing emphasizes the premeditated nature of the crime as presented by the prosecution.
  • Center: Singer's Attorneys Vow Defense Amidst Gruesome Allegations of Tool Purchase Center outlets, like BBC World, report factually on prosecutors' allegations that singer D4vd purchased tools online to dispose of Celeste Rivas Hernandez's body. This coverage maintains a neutral tone, focusing on the procedural aspects and specific evidence presented without sensationalizing.
  • Right: Chainsaw, Burn Cage Details Emerge in Singer's Dismemberment Trial Right-leaning outlets, such as the Daily Mail, emphasize the gruesome details of the alleged crime, detailing the use of a chainsaw and 'burn cage' in the dismemberment of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. This coverage focuses on the shocking nature of the evidence presented in the D4vd trial.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Prosecutors say singer D4vd stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death to silence her - AP News

Center

  • US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege

Right

  • Gruesome details of chainsaw and 'burn cage' revealed in D4vd trial as argument with Celeste Rivas, 14, allegedly led to slaying and dismemberment

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