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Autopsy doctor testifies about teen girl's fatal injuries at hearing to decide if D4vd faces trial
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by ANDREW DALTON, Associated Press , Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The doctor who performed the autopsy on 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez gave the difficult details of her death Friday at a hearing to determine whether singer D4vd should go on trial in her killing. Much of what Dr. Grant Ho of the Los Angeles County Department of Medical ...
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Key takeaway Grant Ho of the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner said on [...
Why this matters in The Odessa
The upcoming testimony from the autopsy doctor in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez case will undoubtedly have significant implications for the community. As the hearing approaches, local residents will be watching closely to see how the evidence presented will impact the decision to move forward with a trial for D4vd. The fact that this case has garnered attention from outside the Permian Basin area does not diminish its importance to those living in Ector County, who are eager to see justice served for the 14-year-old victim. The details of the autopsy report, which will be revealed during the hearing, may also raise questions about public safety and the measures in place to protect local youth. As the community awaits the outcome of the hearing, they will also be looking to local law enforcement and officials to provide guidance and support during this difficult time.
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Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) ·
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What is this story about? LOS ANGELES (AP) — The doctor who performed the autopsy on 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez gave the difficult details of her death Friday at a hearing to determine whether singer D4vd should go on trial in her killing. Much of what Dr. Grant Ho of the Los Angeles County Department of Medical ...
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