LAPD expert testifies on air fresheners found in D4vd’s Tesla
A Los Angeles Police Department criminalist gave testimony this week about evidence found inside singer D4vd’s Tesla.
Chelsea Murillo took the stand on July 22, the second day of the preliminary hearing, and told the court that she discovered eleven air fresheners scattered throughout the vehicle. Most of them were found in the center console, the rear seats, and the frunk.
Murillo said she also noticed air fresheners tucked into the rear door pockets. Beyond that, she reported finding insects and dead flies in the vehicle’s front storage compartment.
During her testimony, prosecutors presented photos as evidence. One image showed the air fresheners recovered from the car and the other displayed a mass of fly larvae found in the area where the body had reportedly been hidden.
Murillo described a strong smell coming from inside the vehicle. She testified that the odor matched what she recognized as the smell of a decomposing body.
The forensic inspection took place on September 9, 2025, one day after the remains were first discovered.
The case centers on the death of a 14-year-old girl named Celeste Rivas Hernandez, D4vd is accused of killing her in 2025.
Prosecutors allege the teen had threatened to expose details about a sexual relationship with the singer. According to reports, Celeste was just 13 years old when the relationship reportedly began.
The preliminary hearing is expected to continue as more evidence and testimony are presented. Investigators have focused heavily on forensic details tied to the vehicle, given its central role in the case.
Court proceedings so far have relied on physical evidence, including scent-based observations and biological findings inside the car. The presence of insects and decomposition-related signs has become a key point in establishing the timeline of events.
D4vd has not been convicted, and the legal process remains ongoing. The hearing will help determine whether the case moves forward to trial.
As details continue to emerge, the case has drawn significant public attention, given the singer’s public profile and the serious nature of the allegations involved.
Updates from the courtroom are expected in the coming days as the hearing progresses further.