The tragic case involving Celeste Rivas Hernandez and the artist D4vd (David Anthony Burke) continues to be a focal point of online discussion and speculation. As D4vd faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with Celeste’s death, social media has been buzzing with theories and rumors. One particular rumor circulating is that D4vd may have paid Celeste’s family.
Family Attorney Addresses Payment Rumors
To set the record straight, the Rivas family’s attorney, Patrick Steinfeld, released a statement addressing this specific rumor. According to Rolling Stone, Steinfeld clarified that Celeste’s father, Jesus Rivas, has had no contact with D4vd or his family and has not received any money from them.
‘I never had any contact with this guy, and we haven’t received any money from him or anyone in his family,’ Jesus Rivas reportedly stated. This direct denial aims to counter the unfounded narratives spreading online.
Devastation and Grief
Attorney Steinfeld emphasized the profound grief the Rivas Hernandez family is experiencing. He described their pain as “unfathomable” and shared the devastating impact the court’s alleged details of the murder have had on them. Steinfeld recounted the heartbreaking task of informing the family about the horrifying allegations, including claims of stabbing, dismemberment with a chainsaw, and the purchase of a ‘burn cage’ to destroy evidence.
He admitted that the gravity of these details left the family in shock, prompting him to backtrack on his initial encouragement for them to speak publicly. The family’s priority, he stated, is to grieve and heal, while also managing daily life responsibilities like paying bills and going to work.
Ongoing Case Developments
Recent updates in the case include a new death certificate for Celeste Rivas that reportedly suggests she may have been pregnant. Prosecutors have also allegedly presented text message evidence. The relationship between D4vd and Celeste Rivas has been a significant point of scrutiny throughout the investigation.
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