Singer D4vd Pleads Not Guilty to Murder of 14-Year-Old Girl
Summary
Alt-pop singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, pleaded not guilty to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in his abandoned Tesla. Prosecutors have charged him, making him eligible for the death penalty.
How coverage differs
Left outlets focus on D4vd's not guilty plea and the victim's young age, while right outlets emphasize gruesome details of the body's discovery and the singer facing the death penalty.
- Left: Singer D4vd Enters Not Guilty Plea in Teen's Tragic Death Left-leaning outlets primarily report on singer D4vd's not guilty plea in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was discovered in his car. They highlight the victim's young age and the legal proceedings without dwelling on graphic details.
- Center: Singer D4vd Denies Guilt in Teen's Car Trunk Murder Center outlets report the factual developments, stating that singer D4vd pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 14-year-old girl. They describe her body's discovery in his car trunk without sensationalizing the details or focusing on potential penalties.
- Right: Singer Faces Death Penalty After Dismembered Teen Found in Car Right-leaning outlets prominently feature the gruesome details of the case, noting the 14-year-old girl's dismembered and decomposing body found in D4vd's Tesla trunk. They also highlight that the singer is now facing the death penalty for the alleged murder.