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Texts reveal teen who singer D4vd is accused of killing was pregnant, had abortion year before death
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Andrew Dalton, Associated Press , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 24, 2026
· 6 min read
Text messages between singer D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez shown in court Friday indicate she had gotten pregnant at age 13 and had an abortion more than a year before she was killed. In one exchange in early January 2024, D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, apologizes for “putting her thr...
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Key takeaway In one exchange in early January 2024, D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, apologizes for “putting her through this.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The upcoming testimony of Dr. Grant Ho, the autopsy doctor, will undoubtedly bring to light the disturbing details of Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death, a case that has garnered significant attention nationwide. For San Antonio residents, this hearing serves as a stark reminder of the darker side of human nature that can exist even in the most seemingly glamorous of worlds. The fact that the autopsy was limited by extensive postmortem changes due to the delayed discovery of the body highlights the complexities of forensic investigations. As the prosecution seeks to prove D4vd's involvement in Rivas Hernandez's killing, the uncertain language in the autopsy report may become a crucial point of contention. The defense's attempts to dismantle the forensic evidence will likely be closely watched, and the outcome of this hearing will have significant implications for the case moving forward. San Antonio residents will be watching closely to see how this case unfolds.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Text messages between singer D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez shown in court Friday indicate she had gotten pregnant at age 13 and had an abortion more than a year before she was killed. In one exchange in early January 2024, D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, apologizes for “putting her thr...
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