What specific concerns did D4vd express regarding the paternity of the child?

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D4vd Questioned Paternity of Child with 13-Year-Old Victim in Text Messages

Text messages revealed in a Los Angeles court indicate that D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, questioned the paternity of a child with Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was 13 years old at the time, prior to her alleged murder. In one exchange, Burke asked Hernandez, "it is mine right?" in reference to her abortion. Hernandez responded, "of course its yours David."
Texts Revealed During Preliminary Hearing

These text messages were presented during the fourth day of a hearing to determine if there is sufficient evidence to prosecute Burke. The messages, exchanged a year before Hernandez's death, were reviewed by the prosecution. The exchange regarding the abortion and paternity occurred amidst other communications between Burke and Hernandez.
Allegations of Murder and Dismemberment

Burke is accused of stabbing Hernandez to death in April 2025, and subsequently dismembering her body. Prosecutors allege that the murder occurred after Hernandez threatened to expose their alleged long-standing and illegal sexual relationship, which could have jeopardised Burke's music career. Burke gained prominence in 2022 with his viral TikTok song Romantic Homicide.
Autopsy and Defence Arguments

Hernandez's decomposed body was discovered in September in the trunk of a Tesla registered to Burke. The autopsy performed by Dr. Grant Ho found it challenging to determine the exact time of death due to the severe decomposition of the remains. During the hearing, Burke's defence attorney, Marilyn Bednarski, questioned the doctor, suggesting Hernandez might have inflicted self-harm or been injured during a struggle, to which Dr. Ho agreed but noted the absence of "hesitation marks" typical in suicide cases.

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