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The episode discusses the alleged murder materials related to singer D4VD and the upcoming preliminary hearing in his case.

They were materials that prosecutors say were procured for a sole purpose: murder. In this episode, we’re joined by the Daily Mail’s West Coast News Editor Marjorie Hernandez to discuss the upcoming preliminary hearing in the Los Angeles district attorney’s case against singer D4VD, or David Anthony Burke. Hernandez details what prosecutors have revealed so far, including that the young music artist made online purchases for the alleged purpose of mutilating 14-year-old Celeste Rivas and concealing the grisly crime. D4Vd has pleaded not guilty. Click here to sign up to The Crime Desk's weekly newsletter. It's free and packed with exclusive interviews, expert insight, and gripping deep dive investigations from across the world.  Email us: thetrial@dailymail.com  WhatsApp us: +44 7796 657512 Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producers: Shayna Jacobs and Lucy Robson Editor: Chelsey Moore Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Jamie East Follow us on TikTok: @DailyMailCrime Email us:  thetrial@dailymail.com WhatsApp us:  +44 7796 657512  Start your message with Trial Presenter: Kayla Brantley Producer: Shayna Jacobs…

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