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Former reality TV star Joseph Duggar is begging a court to let him see his children. At the same time, he wants to question Florida investigators regarding charges that he sexually molested a 9-year-old girl during a family vacation. Meanwhile, he and his wife, Kendra, face separate misdemeanor charges in Arkansas for endangering the welfare of a minor and false imprisonment. Law&Crime's Jesse...

From their first meeting in 2022 to a horrifying discovery in a Hollywood tow yard, Sidebar is breaking down the complete, chilling timeline of the case against the musician D4vd, who stands accused of the first-degree murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber comprehensive deep dive details the critical evidence, secret communications, and stunning twists that led...

As David Anthony Burke, also known as D4vd, awaits his murder trial, he and his defense team are likely considering whether he might testify in his own defense. Prosecutors allege D4vd lured Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, to his home and later reportedly used a chainsaw and other supplies to dismember her remains after she threatened to expose their illegal relationship. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber...

In this deep dive, Law&Crime's Jesse Weber explores the career of Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman, the tenacious "sniper" prosecutor leading the murder and dismemberment case against David Anthony Burke (d4vd) in Los Angeles. Sidebar examines how Silverman's aggressive courtroom style and experience with complex DNA evidence may shape the upcoming trial for the young artist...

David Anthony Burke, the one-time viral superstar who goes by the stage name D4vd, has hired high-powered attorney Blair Berk to represent him at his Los Angeles murder trial. D4vd is accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in an effort to conceal their alleged sexual relationship, according to prosecutors. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber examines D4vd's possible defenses. HOST: Jesse W...

Attorneys for David Anthony Burke, also known as D4vd, were back in court Tuesday to discuss when the defense might be ready for a preliminary hearing in the singer's murder trial. In a stunning twist, the judge decided his hearing would be pushed back yet again. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber gets the latest details from inside the courtroom from investigative reporter Julia Deng. PLEASE SUPPORT THE...

A Florida mother avoided her birthday celebration at a Key Largo resort turning into a tragedy when her 3-year-old daughter was rescued from drowning by a bystander. Bodycam footage captured the moments Monroe County deputies confronted Yavelin Fernandez, who allegedly left her two children unsupervised for approximately 25 minutes. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the investigation and the...

Notorious “looksmaxxing” influencer Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, is back in the headlines and facing new criminal charges in Florida after allegedly firing a handgun at what appeared to be a dead alligator during a livestream. Along with two others, he is charged with unlawfully discharging a firearm in a public place. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber and victim’s rights lawyer John Ph...

A newly unsealed note allegedly written by Jeffrey Epstein is raising shocking questions about his death behind bars. The official ruling is suicide, but this note, along with newly released files, is fueling a fresh wave of suspicion and conspiracy theories. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber examines some of the most interesting new details. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Download the FREE Upside App at&nbsp...

Singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, is facing first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and mutilation of human remains charges in California state court. Prosecutors allege he killed and dismembered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez at a rental home. But as evidence surfaces, including alleged child sexual abuse material on his devices, are the feds getting involved? Forme...

Nearly a dozen U.S. nuclear and aerospace scientists have died or vanished since 2023, prompting the FBI, White House, and Congress to launch a major investigation into a potential national security crisis. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the investigative efforts, the evidence, and the most intriguing unanswered questions with private investigator Ashton Packe. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Yo...

David Burke, known by the stage name D4vd, is behind bars in Los Angeles County after allegedly killing a teenage girl. Prosecutors allege Burke, 21, killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, when she threatened to reveal their sexual relationship. Investigators believe Burke then used a chainsaw to dismember Celeste's body in his rental home's garage. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber and retired detective M...

A day at The Luxe Medspa by Amber Johnson in Texas turned deadly for 47-year-old Jenifer Cleveland after an IV infusion. Now, Johnson and medical director Dr. Michael Gallagher face a combined 39 criminal charges, including murder. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber and trial attorney Alea Roberts dig into the allegedly dangerous practices happening at at the buysiness and the years it took to bring thes...

Singer/songwriter D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is accused of killing a 14-year-old girl he'd allegedly been sexually abusing for years in order to keep her quiet about their relationship. Prosecutors say the singer, now 21, stabbed Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death at the Hollywood Hills home he was renting in April 2025, then allegedly dismembered her using a chainsaw. Her remains...

Hours after allegedly brutally killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was allegedly spotted partying. Private investigator Steve Fischer joins Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber to reveal the shocking timeline prosecutors allege, including the release party held in D4vd's honor just hours after the killing. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Go to http://w...

An online feud over phone hacking, stolen nude photos, and a fake Cash app account explodes into a wild confrontation with a police officer in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber takes a closer look at the intense body camera videos that show Annerose Thompson and her boyfriend Gary Prieb losing control in the police department parking lot. HOST: Jesse Weber:  https://twit...

A new Netflix docuseries pulls back the curtain on self-proclaimed FLDS cult “prophet” Samuel Bateman, revealing how he built a secretive polygamist group that spiraled into shocking allegations of child abuse. The series highlights the courageous work of Christine Marie and Tolga Katas, who gained Bateman’s trust and secretly documented his inner circle — ultimately helping authorities take actio...

Prosecutors revealed Thursday that David Burke, who uses the stage name D4vd, was allegedly in possession of significant amounts of child sexual abuse material. The shocking new details emerged as Burke's lawyers and Los Angeles prosecutors met with the judge to determine what's next in Burke's murder case. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber spoke with reporter Dina Doll about what went down inside the c...

Oklahoma teen Jesse Butler avoided years in prison for heinous sexual assault and strangulation charges, instead receiving probation and Youthful Offender status. The victims' attorneys blasted the court for allegedly violating their rights under Marsy's Law, but now a new judge has ruled on the explosive legal challenge. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber sits down with practice professor of law and for...

David Anthony Burke, a singer/songwriter who uses the stage name D4vd, is behind bars in California months after a teen girl, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, was found dismembered inside the trunk of a Tesla reportedly registered to Burke. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber and trial attorney Rich Schoenstein break down D4vd's tense first court appearance, where his defense demanded an immediate, open prelimina...

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has announced a series of gruesome charges against 21-year-old singer David Burke, known as D4vd, in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Burke now faces counts of murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. These developments come seven months after the teen’s decomposed body was discovered in...

A young pregnant woman is found dead in a national forest in northern Michigan, her body mutilated, and her baby cut out and missing. The search for the killer quickly leads investigators to Rebecca Park's closest relatives: her biological mother Cortney Bartholomew, stepfather Brad Bartholomew, sister Kimberly Park, and fiancé Richard Falor. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the twisted det...

21-year-old David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, has been arrested for the alleged murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber breaks down the major development, giving a full timeline of the case from the discovery of Celeste's body in a Tesla to the recent arrest. He also speaks with private investigator Steve Fischer, who has been a part of the case since the begin...

A social worker who enrolled in high school at 30, a convicted felon showing up to crime scenes dressed as a cop, a woman accused of stealing a nurse’s license and treating thousands of patients. These six people thought they could be anyone they wanted to be, but this isn’t make-believe. And one by one, they all got caught. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks it all down. HOST: Jesse Weber: ...

Rapper Pooh Shiesty's attorney, Bradford Cohen, joins Sidebar to discuss the federal charges of kidnapping and robbery allegedly involving rapper Gucci Mane. He and Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber break down the government's evidence, including surveillance footage, location data from Williams Jr.'s ankle monitor, and social media posts allegedly showing stolen property. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Downl...