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Judge to Decide Probable Cause in Singer Burke Murder Case

7/25/2026

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Judge Charlaine Olmedo will decide Friday if prosecutors have probable cause to charge singer David Anthony Burke with murder.
Prosecutors showed texts from Aug 8 2022-Mar 2025 where Burke, then 18-19, discussed sex, abortions and contraception with Hernandez, then 11-13.
Detective Corey Farrell said Burke’s phone held explicit photos, a lock-screen image and a “David” tattoo on Hernandez’s finger.
Dr. Grant Ho reported wounds and said DNA from blood in Burke’s garage matched Hernandez.

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Judge Charlaine Olmedo will decide Friday if prosecutors have probable cause to charge singer David Anthony Burke with murder.
Prosecutors showed texts from Aug 8 2022-Mar 2025 where Burke, then 18-19, discussed sex, abortions and contraception with Hernandez, then 11-13.
Detective Corey Farrell said Burke’s phone held explicit photos, a lock-screen image and a “David” tattoo on Hernandez’s finger.
Dr. Grant Ho reported wounds and said DNA from blood in Burke’s garage matched Hernandez.