Finally! #D4vd has been arrested for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. It appears he was not indicted but rather arrested by the LAPD and charges will be sent to the DA by Monday for formal charging. More to come #CelesteRivasHernandez
Yesterday marked seven months since #D4vd โs Tesla was towed with Celeste Rivas Hernandezโs dismembered body in the front trunk. Seven months, and we still have nothing but sealed medical examiner records.
A sworn affidavit used to justify sealing those records claimed that LAPD only wanted to ensure they received the report before the public. Yet the report, which should be public, remains sealed.
I believe it remains sealed because its contents would spark public outrage and a demand for answers, answers that law enforcement and prosecutors have failed to provide. They have not even held a basic press conference, something routinely done in high-profile cases.
A dismembered 14-year-old does not appear to warrant informing the public, even though a murderer, or multiple perpetrators, may still be free among us. As far as I am concerned, this has been a complete failure.
I also cannot understand why the family has remained silent. Are they concerned about what they knew? Are they being intimidated? Or is justice for Celeste slowly fading away?
Yes, cases can take time, especially when there is no clear starting point. But that is not the situation here.
Criminal grand juries also do not investigate indefinitely. In Los Angeles County, criminal grand juries are typically empaneled for 30 days. When a new grand jury is seated, they are provided prior materials, but they did not hear the testimony themselves. In many ways, the process starts over.
Since Davidโs parents appealed, the previous grand juryโs term has now expired. Here we go again.
No indictment.
No press release.
No press conference.
No answers.
No justice.
#CelesteRivasHernandez
#Fail