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Prosecutors zoom in on blood stains to show singer D4vd should be tried in killing of 14-year-old
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Andrew Dalton, Associated Press , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 22, 2026
· 5 min read
Prosecutors dug into the details of blood stains and other forensic evidence Wednesday in hopes of persuading a judge that singer D4vd should go to trial for the stabbing death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez . On the second day of a preliminary hearing for D4vd , whose legal name is David...
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Key takeaway Prosecutors said in a filing before the hearing that blood found in the garage matched Rivas Hernandez's DNA.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The case against D4vd, whose music has likely resonated with some young fans in San Antonio, raises questions about the responsibility of those surrounding the singer to report or intervene in his alleged relationship with a minor. As the prosecution focuses on who knew about the relationship before Celeste Rivas Hernandez's killing, San Antonio residents may wonder if similar situations could be happening in their own community. The fact that D4vd allegedly took Rivas Hernandez to Texas to meet his family is particularly relevant, as it suggests that his connections to the state may have played a role in the events leading up to her death. As the preliminary hearing continues, San Antonians will be watching to see how the case unfolds and what it may reveal about the need for greater awareness and action to prevent the exploitation of minors in their city.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Prosecutors dug into the details of blood stains and other forensic evidence Wednesday in hopes of persuading a judge that singer D4vd should go to trial for the stabbing death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez . On the second day of a preliminary hearing for D4vd , whose legal name is David...
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