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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Dalton

D4vd’s lawyers question lack of DNA testing on evidence tied to teen’s killing

D4vd’s attorneys began revealing elements of their defense strategy Thursday, questioning police over why additional DNA testing was not conducted on items found inside the singer’s home and vehicle that investigators say were linked to the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

The questioning came during the third day of a preliminary hearing, where a judge will determine whether there is enough evidence to send D4vd — whose legal name is David Burke — to trial on charges including murder, sexual abuse of a child and mutilation of a body.

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