The Trial: USA

A rising music star is now facing one of the most serious charges in the US justice system.

D4vd (real name David Anthony Burke) has been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Prosecutors allege the two were in a relationship - and claim he killed her to protect his career, after fears their connection could be exposed. Her remains were later discovered inside a Tesla linked to Burke, months after she was last seen.

He now faces first-degree murder charges with special circumstances, including allegations of financial gain and killing a potential witness, meaning he could face life without parole, or even the death penalty if convicted.

Burke has pleaded not guilty, and his defense team says he is not responsible for her death.

In this episode, we take you back to the beginning of the case - who D4vd is, who Celeste was, and what investigators say happened.

Plus, Luke Kenton joins us to break down the latest developments from inside the courtroom, the evidence prosecutors are building - and what happens next.

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After decades of silence, the man accused of the Gilgo Beach murders has finally spoken — and what he said inside that courtroom stunned everyone.

Rex Heuermann has pleaded guilty to killing eight women, bringing a chilling chapter in one of America’s most notorious serial killer cases closer to an end.

In this episode of The Trial: USA, we take you inside the courtroom on the day many thought would never come.

From the moment Heuermann entered the room… to the haunting detail he repeated again and again as he described how his victims died… to the raw, emotional reactions from families who have waited decades for answers.

Daily Mail Senior Crime Correspondent Rachel Sharp was there, sitting just feet away, and joins us to break down exactly what happened - and what it means now.

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A 17-year-old girl disappears on Halloween. And for more than half a century - no definitive answers.

In 1974, Laura Ann Aime vanished after leaving a party in Utah. Weeks later, her body was found in the mountains. Investigators long suspected Ted Bundy - and before his execution in 1989, he even confessed to her murder.

But it wasn’t enough to close the case.

Now, decades later, a major breakthrough in DNA technology has finally confirmed Bundy as her killer - officially bringing an end to one of the many cold cases tied to his name.

In this episode of The Trial: USA, host Kayla Brantley is joined by Daily Mail Senior Crime Correspondent Rachel Sharp to unpack the latest breakthrough and explain the new DNA technology that made it possible.

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For more than a decade, the murders at Gilgo Beach haunted Long Island - a string of victims, discovered along a remote stretch of coastline, with no arrests and few answers. Until 2023.

Rex Heuermann, a Manhattan architect, was charged with the murders of seven women - accused of carrying out one of the most chilling killing sprees in recent US history. He pleaded not guilty.

But now, in a shock development, he’s expected to plead guilty - a move that could bring a sudden end to a case that has gripped investigators and victims’ families for years.

In this episode, Senior Crime Correspondent Rachel Sharp steps in for Kayla Brantley and is joined by Daily Mail reporter Ruth Bashinsky - two journalists who have been covering this case from the very beginning.

Together, they take you through the full story, from the first disappearance, to the discovery of the bodies, the years the case went cold, and the breakthrough that led police to Heuermann.

And they break down what this latest twist could mean - for the case, for the families, and for the truth.

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For nearly 15 years, the murder of Iowa realtor Ashley Okland remained unsolved.

Shot twice in broad daylight inside a model home she was showing, the 27-year-old’s killing shocked her community - but left investigators with no clear suspects or motive.
Now, over a decade later - there’s been a dramatic breakthrough. Kristin Ramsey, a 53-year-old mother, has been charged with first-degree murder. Prosecutors say the killing was premeditated. She denies the charges.

So what changed? On this week’s episode, host Kayla is joined by Daily Mail Senior News Reporter Natasha Anderson to unpack what happened, why the case went cold, and the new developments that led to this long-awaited arrest.

After more than a decade without answers - could this finally be justice for Ashley Okland?

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Presenter: Kayla Brantley

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Editor: Chelsey Ranore

Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham

Executive Producer: Jamie East

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Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham
Executive Producer: Jamie East

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