# D4vd’s garage had signs of blood where girl’s body was likely cut up, expert testifies

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-23 09:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 4.29

## Executive Summary
Testimony in the preliminary hearing for musician D4vd centers on physical evidence found in his vehicle and garage regarding the death of Celeste Rivas.

## Intelligence Brief
The preliminary hearing for D4vd has entered its third day, focusing on evidence recovered from the singer's Tesla and garage. Prosecutors are also examining communications and relationships that preceded the incident.


Coverage from outlets including AP News, BBC, and local sources like FOX 11 Los Angeles and LAmag emphasizes the technical aspects of the investigation. Reports highlight testimony from a criminalist regarding odor analysis in the vehicle, while defense attorneys have raised questions about the scope of DNA testing conducted on chainsaws and the car.


Future developments remain dependent on the ongoing judicial proceedings. Attention continues to be directed toward the evidentiary links between the physical findings and the timeline of the alleged relationship between D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What evidence was found in D4vd's Tesla?
Coverage states that investigators discovered the victim's body along with rotting, insect-covered undergarments inside the vehicle.

### What questions has the defense raised?
Defense lawyers have questioned the extent of DNA testing performed on chainsaws and the vehicle involved in the investigation.

### What is the focus of the prosecution?
Prosecutors are investigating who was aware of the relationship between D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez prior to her death.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Tesla, DNA, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, Prosecutor, Celeste, D4vd Prelim Day, Alleged Call, Celeste Clothing Evidence and Cellphone Maps Revealed

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOX 11 Los Angeles | D4vd preliminary hearing enters day 3 | 2026-07-22 23:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxOSE9jSHA2cm5uZHlDV1Bmc1J5STNVWVFjSkpIZjhZd2hPbkJBYi1hZ2taM2pzTGlHV2tLU2FKRWhoVUdWZHk4Z190SVVOdm8xeXNabmVqT3lkejViZF9XR3g1YXRQTng4T3RwTmIwZkRrOVo5dmk0U0Z3NjJuRFByQWo1ekhZaFJNM0J3dDhNb3VlZzNn0gGaAUFVX3lxTE5WY0w3Mnlfc1RYZ255c0w3bEdTSlJaQ094Nk1PSFZ1Z3M1UFlaME9YNF8taWdHdDVUbXFrQWlOREhZdHo0MXNWRlRvc1NkaWlhUEZqSzVKbjVnNUJObXdaRGt3SGg1dU9OUjBCYk93VE9jT0ZMUGVTcXc3UWFESjJJR2dkREh4bVZnWUpaS0NERVdaa0RfSXFQTGc?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Celeste Rivas’ rotting, insect-covered undergarments discovered with her body in D4vd’s Tesla | 2026-07-22 23:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxQc3JVaG9VQTlZbUdXRTZkQ0NlZHQ4NlRFSVkwQno1NThHTU9vdXhFZkJ5b3ltZjhOdWc1VUNhT1RXMHlMSjJOdDd0UzFfUlY0Q3VwWF9hbkNzRWJOanF1ZEdBaG1ieGtELXJ1TWFsQzB0SHdyT0l4YjFvRWZnOHdNSHp5dnBxWGN3Ylc0Q2xEdEhhYlp2?oc=5) |
| LAmag | D4vd Prelim Day 3: Alleged Call to Celeste, Clothing Evidence and Cellphone Maps Revealed | 2026-07-22 23:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxQanMwSUxHd2RybXZfSjdPSDZ4N0k3UEtCdEFnQ1AySHM0bTVSM0hfa3FSR29ibW1TRnkyamR1UnpYb1ZoQkVFd1N6VUpGZGROMFdLMHNmSzNuTl8ycmExeEY3Z0ZyQk41ZmFFQWdveUhhMTBkM01DNlFZNnRkanRNa1g4em4xNmZaUnBjbldKamhoc0plZ2RWSVA3cW9NN0ZWV0Z6TnF4NTlqQ3F2VkRtVllKc3VzR1U?oc=5) |
| AP News | D4vd's lawyers ask why more DNA testing wasn't done on chain saws, car in teen girl's killing | 2026-07-22 23:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxPdS1vNFlWeHBxZWVJX2JkN2hKeHl2S0dIU0s4RU9KaTdRamNXVUFLTzFJaXpUdzdBS1VBNWFpNkU0aWFiWVI0bTJiTS04ZUM3YkI1ZW4wX19Ral92SjBTcUhmanUxY1E0VTFSaWlOa2R3aGxrYWswQzJzWk9rWUd1a1liRGdxZUlhdXFNdXAyMHYxeVJSczRscUxha3NQNDVia1IxVw?oc=5) |
| ABC7 New York | D4vd murder case: Prosecutor focuses on who knew about singer's relationship with Celeste Rivas Hernandez before her killing | 2026-07-22 23:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxON0l6M0liOHB1NUEtWEdKQmY4am11VTRPd1dPNm9JTTNOdzk2anJHZ3FrNVJxVnV4V010cVFjeHQ5MFM5RFlzNHQ3eGxwLWwweHpEcW5TeUNEMGhvb2NqYy0xMURnV3phTHRHdTB0NDJsNjhHSTFYTUFtRmlhb1NKV0NCT3BJVGtHdjlDOVFBQVFZakwxVTVLUFBQVWZuOXpIanBQbHhJMk41WGZ0cDJaUlJLcVRqR3FiRENsN9IBwgFBVV95cUxQZ1hTdC1pTFRvVC0wN1RqdkVpRHo5d3hOSFREd1BuYVh1bHNOV1VscVd2d0RWZ3U0UURiZkE3cmVHRHJ4cFZ1NjUtWGVJN1ZKVUJIeXlTbHBSbG1DNHQ2TVdlVDZjb1pab3BqR1pXeTBfV0ZwUHhtbkxCVTJKbzZ5enppUWdTX3liSmdkNGJxYmNBZHNzeWE) |
| Yahoo | D4vd’s Tesla Is Focus of LAPD Criminalist’s Odor Testimony | 2026-07-22 23:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxOb0tKcjF2Z1pCS0pGNzRyRmtnMmtVT1BhQW1sODcwUEc2OW9BMGRNME01dWJFM3ppVy1HdEZxQTd3SUVMLWJjT1ZQWEthRWJfTzlZZ0IzMjBzbWR2MXZzTHZ3NTJhTWxEd3BkWUI4bHNYSnlUMHV0V1M5Y1E3UGUxZ1NXSG9tNkIxTVdZaDk5dV9kWGo4STNKOHBwVFZWbEo2aXFzZ1lR?oc=5) |
| BBC | Fame Under Fire | 2026-07-22 23:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUEFVX3lxTFBpZHFfZ2tZWEd4X0FWbG1PQi1TRWE5SUZVeEpXclJaaWU3TjlkUTVLVldtRWNFM3dIXzBfUHFPcEYtbWZteFhyR0dSak9CUm5p?oc=5) |

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