Homicide — Los Angeles, CA — reported 2026-07-24

SUMMARY

A DNA expert testified that evidence recovered from apparent blood stains in the garage of D4vd's Hollywood home matched the DNA of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Los Angeles, CA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-24
  • Suspect: male, age 18
  • Victim(s): 1 (14-year-old girl)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • DNA evidence was found on a rubber floor mat, a rowing machine, and a Tesla charger in D4vd's garage.
  • The DNA matches were 'one septillion times more likely to occur if it originated from Celeste rather than anyone else in the population'.
  • A trash bag in the garage contained a mixture of DNA from four people, including at least two males, one of whom was identified as D4vd's.
  • Celeste Rivas Hernandez's DNA was found on stained cleaning wipes inside the trash bag, but not on the bag itself.
  • D4vd's lawyer questioned the reliability of the DNA evidence, pointing out that it could have come from touch rather than blood.