Episode
D4vd Preliminary Hearing, Day 3: Testimonies Continue
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- Murder Files Unsealed
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- Jul 24, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2830
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Summary
This source details the legal proceedings of a preliminary hearing for musician David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, who faces charges for the murder of a fourteen-year-old girl. Prosecutors presented forensic evidence linking the victim's remains to a blue inflatable pool found in the defendant's garage through physical matching of plastic fragments. Digital tracking data from Burke's Tesla and cellphone allegedly placed him near a remote site where the victim’s identification was discovered. The defense team countered by highlighting gaps in DNA testing and the lack of blood evidence on tools found at the property. This hearing aims to determine if there is sufficient probable cause to proceed to a full criminal trial for first-degree murder. The case involves additional special circumstance allegations, including claims that the act was committed for financial gain to protect Burke's music career. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.