David Anthony Burke, a 21-year-old singer known as D4vd, was charged with murder in connection to Celeste’s death earlier this week. Prosecutors also accused him of sexually abusing the teenager over a period of at least a year, beginning when he was 18 and she was 13.

    The medical examiner’s report listed the cause of death as “multiple penetrating injuries caused by object(s),” with the manner of death classified as homicide. Authorities have revealed that the weapon involved was a “sharp instrument.” An autopsy revealed two sharp force injuries to Celeste’s torso and additional wounds that penetrated her liver and chest, as reported by NBC News.

    While the medical examiner’s office completed its examination on September 10, two days after the discovery of Celeste’s remains, the findings were kept under wraps until December due to a court order. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) successfully sought this order to limit the release of records, which has been met with some public criticism.

    Dr. Odey Ukpo, the Chief Medical Examiner, expressed his relief over the release of the findings, stating, “I am grateful this information can now be released, not only to the public, but also to the grieving family enduring loss.” He emphasized the importance of transparency in these cases, adding that the release of such information is essential to empower communities, reduce fear, and foster informed action. Ukpo further stressed that providing access to this information is key to social justice, prevention, and accountability.

    LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell defended the department’s actions at a press conference, explaining the necessity of ensuring that no actions or statements jeopardized the case.

    Celeste’s remains were discovered inside two bags in the front trunk of Burke’s Tesla, which had been towed from a Hollywood Hills street. Prosecutors allege that Burke killed Celeste to protect his career and reputation, fearing she would expose the sexual abuse she had endured. Burke, however, pleaded not guilty to all charges in court on Monday.

    In response to Burke’s arraignment, Celeste’s parents issued a statement expressing their desire for justice, stating, “All we want is justice for Celeste.”

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Investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit arrested 51-year-old Anthony Miera for suspicion of murder in the shooting death of 21-year-old Raymond Cardenas on June 18, 2006, according to sheriff’s Sgt. Jarred Bishop.

Cardenas was found inside a home in the 1000 block of Citrus Street and pronounced dead at the scene, Bishop said.

“Although Miera was identified as a suspect, there was insufficient evidence to charge him during the initial investigation, and the case went cold,” Bishop said.

The sheriff’s Cold Case Unit reopened the case in August, he said. “After conducting additional investigation, the Cold Case Unit developed sufficient evidence to charge Miera.”

Miera was arrested without incident in Spring Valley Friday and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside, Bishop said.

The investigation is ongoing, he said. Anyone with information helpful to investigators was asked to call Lead Investigator Dan Brown of the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777.

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