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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. PBS News

The hearing will review what evidence prosecutors can use and could determine whether the case proceeds to trial, court filings show. court filings

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. the case

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. the judge's order

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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