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Judge Olmedo Hears Murder Trial of D4vd Over Teen Dismemberment

7/24/2026

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Judge Charlaine Olmedo is hearing murder charges against David Anthony Burke (D4vd) for inviting a teen on April 23, 2025, then stabbing and dismembering her.
DNA from garage stains, deemed “one septillion times” more likely the teen’s, and plastic fragments on the teen were linked by analyst Lisa LaHendro to a pool found September 17.
Autopsy by Dr. Grant Ho ruled death a homicide from penetrating wounds, noting injuries may represent sharp-force injuries.

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Judge Charlaine Olmedo is hearing murder charges against David Anthony Burke (D4vd) for inviting a teen on April 23, 2025, then stabbing and dismembering her.
DNA from garage stains, deemed “one septillion times” more likely the teen’s, and plastic fragments on the teen were linked by analyst Lisa LaHendro to a pool found September 17.
Autopsy by Dr. Grant Ho ruled death a homicide from penetrating wounds, noting injuries may represent sharp-force injuries.