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On May 13, 2026, the judge sentenced Kouri Richins to life in prison without parole for killing her husband.

On March 16, 2026, Kouri was found guilty of poisoning her husband with fentanyl-laced cocktail on March 4, 2022.

The irony is that Kouri was sentenced on the day of Eric Richins' birthday. He would have been 44.

Before sentencing, Kouri read off a long, rattling letter of allocution about how she loves her 3 young sons and will write to them every day even if her letters are blocked. She added that she wished their father was here to teach & guide them throughout their lives. Not once did she take accountability for killing her husband.

In an emotional letter, Kouri's 3 sons said they never want to see their mother again and expressed absolute fear that she will try and harm them if released from prison, even when they grow up and are raising children of their own. They went on to say how much they love and miss their father, and how loved and protected they felt by him. They will always cherish the memories of their father who took them on camping and fishing trips, and to sporting events.

The judge was very deliberate and thoughtful in his final decision. He took into consideration not only the gravity of the crime Kouri committed but also the emotional grief and pain she has caused her 3 sons as well as the rest of Eric Richins' entire family.

As the sentence was delivered, Kouri, for the most part, kept her head down. Her lawyers will appeal her sentence, a right that every defendant has.

On the youtube channel Justice with Matt Johnson, the true crime podcaster discusses dentist Suzanne Mericle's May 11, 2026, life sentence for fatally shooting her boyfriend, James David Barron, in a jealous rage.

On March 27, 2026, Suzanne Mericle was convicted of felony murder for killing her boyfriend at their home on Lake Lanier in Gainesville, Georgia on March 8, 2025. The jury also found her guilty of reckless conduct, criminal damage of property, and tampering with evidence. Mericle retrieved her glock and shot Barron through a bedroom door at their home after he locked himself inside to remove himself from an argument. They had been fighting about a woman named Lilia with whom Barron was having an affair. Mericle shot Barron in an unhinged, jealous rage and there was no evidence that she offered aid, instead she tampered with evidence.

On True Crime with Matt Johnson youtube channel, host Matt Johnson and an attorney & legal journalist, Julia Jenae, discuss the murder case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez and the murder charges against singer D4vd.

Below is a timeline on the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

On April 16, 2026, Singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) was arrested for suspicion of murder and held without bail.

On April 20, 2026, D4vd was charged with first degree murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez who was 14 at the time. D4vd has pleaded not guilty.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced the murder charges in a press conference.

The Charges Include:

1. First degree murder, 2. Sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14, 3. Mutilation of human remains

The criminal complaint also includes the following special circumstances:

1. Murder of a witness

2. Murder for financial gain

3. Lying in wait

4. Using a dangerous and sharp instrument to commit the crime

D4vd is 21 years old and was raised in Houston, TX. After his music career took off, he moved to California where he rented a mansion in Hollywood Hills for $20,000 a month.

Online records gathered by the authorities revealed that Celeste Rivas Hernandez first started engaging with D4vd on social media when she was around 12 years old.

Celeste's family reported her missing in April 2024. In January 2024, D4vd and Celeste were in a Twitch Livestream. In March 2024, D4vd was photographed getting out of a black Tesla near Celeste's home, and 4 months later in June, Celeste was photographed backstage at one of his Los Angeles shows.

D4vd invited Celeste Rivas Hernandez to his home on April 23, 2025, and she was never seen alive again.

A neighbor called the LAPD to report an abandoned Tesla that had been left parked on the streets in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood for days which was near D4vd's home.

On September 5, 2025, the Tesla was towed to the police impound lot. A few days later, an employee at the tow yard noticed a foul odor coming from the car and called the police.

On September 8, 2025, the LAPD found Celeste Rivas Hernandez's decomposing and dismembered body in the front trunk of the Tesla. She was found a day after what would have been her 15th birthday. The 2023 Tesla Model Y was registered to D4vd who was on tour.

After Celeste's remains were identified on September 16, 2025, D4vd canceled the remaining dates of his US music tour.

On September 18, 2025, the police executed a search warrant of D4vd's mansion. They seized computers and other items. The authorities found a significant amount of child pornagraphy on D4vd's cellphone and iCloud account.

According to the prosecutor, D4vd killed Celeste because she had threatened to expose his lewd and sexual relationship with her which could ruin and end his music career.

A tattoo with "Shhh..." was printed on the inside of Celeste's right index finger which is similar to the tattoo on D4vd's finger. Celeste's left hand and 2 fingers had been removed.

The case is being prosecuted by Beth Silverman of the Major Crimes Division. If D4vd is convicted and found guilty, he can face the death penalty or life in a state prison without the possibility of parole.

D4vd's attorney Blair Berk said her client is innocent and is pushing to quickly have a preliminary hearing in which a judge determines if the prosecutor has enough evidence to bring this case to trial.

After D4vd arrest, Celeste's family released a statement thanking law enforcement for their work on the case. "Celeste was a beautiful, strong girl who loved to sing and dance. Every Friday night was movie night and we spent wonderful times together. We love her very much and she always told us that she loved us. We miss her deeply. All we want is Justice for Celeste."

The charges filed in this case are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.