It’s been 7 months since Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found dead in d4vd’s car. Why did charges take so long? | CNN

Seven months after a 14-year-old girl’s body was found in d4vd’s car, Los Angeles prosecutors announced the alt-pop singer has been charged with first-degree murder, mutilation of human remains and sexually abusing a child. Among the first questions from reporters: What took so long? Since Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s dismembered body was found, Los Angeles authorities have convened a grand jury, subpoenaed d4vd’s family and friends, and carefully shielded autopsy results and other investigative findings from the public. As weeks stretched into months, investigators drew criticism for their silence and lack of an arrest, even as the crime has continued to attract national interest. Attorneys for d4vd, who has since pleaded not guilty, said Monday they believe the evidence will show d4vd “did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death. We will vigorously defend his innocence.” Singer d4vd pleads not guilty to all charges in connection with killing of 14-year-old Acknowledging criticism of the monthslong investigation, Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said Monday, “My duty is not to fuel speculation.” “It is to deliver justice, and t