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Teen who singer D4vd is accused of killing was pregnant, had abortion year before death
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Andrew Dalton , KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Text messages between singer D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez shown in court indicate she had gotten pregnant and had an abortion more than a year before she was killed.
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Why this matters in The El Paso
The revelation that Celeste Rivas Hernandez had been pregnant and undergone an abortion over a year before her death adds a complex layer to the already troubling case involving singer D4vd. In a community like El Paso, where family and social ties are strong, the details of this case will likely resonate deeply with residents. The fact that text messages between D4vd and Hernandez were presented in court suggests that prosecutors are building a case that relies on the couple's communication history. As the case unfolds, El Pasoans will be watching to see how the local justice system handles the prosecution of a high-profile figure like D4vd. The community's response to the case will also be worth monitoring, particularly given the sensitive nature of the details that have been made public. How the city's leaders and residents respond to the case will say a great deal about El Paso's values and priorities.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 25, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Text messages between singer D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez shown in court indicate she had gotten pregnant and had an abortion more than a year before she was killed.
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