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Judge Sets May 1 Evidence Hearing In Singer D4vd Murder Case
A judge on Tuesday set May 1 for prosecutors to present evidence against singer D4vd in the killing of a 14-year-old at a pretrial court hearing, court officials said.[1]
The hearing will review what evidence prosecutors can use and could determine whether the case proceeds to trial, court filings show.[1]
The episode traces back to the killing of a 14-year-old that prompted the arrest and murder charge against the singer, and authorities have moved quickly through pretrial steps in the case.[1]
The May 1 hearing will be the day prosecutors present evidence, and its outcome will shape the next court dates and the path toward a possible trial.[1]
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- Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo set a May 1, 2026, preliminary evidentiary hearing lasting four to five days
- Defendant David Burke, known as singer D4vd, faces charges including first-degree murder, lewd acts with a child under 14, and mutilating a dead body
- Prosecutors cite extensive digital, forensic, and grand jury evidence, while an autopsy found two penetrating upper-body wounds but no recovered weapon
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April 24, 2026