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Prosecutors Show Grisly Photos in Burke Murder Hearing

7/22/2026

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At the murder hearing, prosecutors displayed photos of Celeste Hernandez’s torso and severed limbs recovered from David Anthony Burke’s (D4vd) Tesla in September 2025.
A detective testified Burke ordered chainsaws, a body bag and a shovel after the killing.
The filing alleges Burke stabbed Hernandez on April 23, 2025 after she threatened to expose their illegal relationship that began when she was 13.
Prosecutors have not decided whether to seek the death penalty.

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At the murder hearing, prosecutors displayed photos of Celeste Hernandez’s torso and severed limbs recovered from David Anthony Burke’s (D4vd) Tesla in September 2025.
A detective testified Burke ordered chainsaws, a body bag and a shovel after the killing.
The filing alleges Burke stabbed Hernandez on April 23, 2025 after she threatened to expose their illegal relationship that began when she was 13.
Prosecutors have not decided whether to seek the death penalty.