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Medical Examiner Rules Celeste Rivas Death a Homicide
23 Apr
Summary
- Celeste Rivas died from two penetrating wounds, ruled a homicide.
- D4vd allegedly used a sharp instrument and dismembered the body.
- D4vd pleaded not guilty to murder and other serious charges.
The medical examiner has determined that Celeste Rivas died from two penetrating wounds to her torso, ruling her death a homicide. The wounds showed characteristics that may indicate sharp force injuries. Autopsy reports noted potential drug and alcohol presence, though these were not deemed causes of death.
Prosecutors allege that D4vd murdered Rivas using a sharp instrument on April 23, 2025. The subsequent alleged dismemberment and concealment of her body in a vehicle reportedly lasted for four months until its discovery in September 2025. The severe decomposition of the remains complicated the investigation.
D4vd has since pleaded not guilty to charges including murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains.
