"Last night I had the heartbreaking responsibility of informing the Rivas Hernandez family of the horrifying allegations submitted in court that David Anthony Burke allegedly stabbed Celeste, 'stood by while she bled' to death, used a chainsaw to cut off her limbs, and bought a 'burn cage' with the plan to 'incinerate the evidence.'"
"There are no words to express the indescribable pain the family is experiencing right now. They still have bills to pay and jobs they go to every day. All they want is time to grieve and heal."
Celeste Rivas Hernandez's updated death certificate raises uncertainty about her pregnancy status before her death. Prosecutors allege D4vd, her 18-year-old boyfriend, killed and dismembered her after she threatened to expose their relationship. Text messages between them discussed sensitive topics like sex and abortion. A statement from Celeste's family expressed their grief over the horrific allegations, including details of the murder and the family's desire for privacy during this painful time. D4vd is scheduled to return to court next month as the case progresses.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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