Judge Sets May 1 Evidence Hearing In Singer D4vd Murder Case
A judge has scheduled a May 1 hearing in court for prosecutors to present evidence against singer D4vd in the killing of a 14-year-old. The session will let lawyers argue over the case's proof before trial.
Court filings say prosecutors will use the hearing to lay out their evidence and give the defense a chance to challenge what may be admitted at trial. The judge's order sets the next major step in pretrial proceedings.
The case began after the death of a 14-year-old, leading to criminal charges against the musician. Authorities investigated and charged D4vd with involvement in the youngster's killing, triggering the current prosecution.
Pretrial hearings like the May 1 session typically shape what jurors will hear and can affect whether a case goes to trial or is narrowed by legal rulings. Additional scheduling and rulings are expected as the case moves forward.
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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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