Serialously with Annie Elise

373: D4vd is Going DOWN, Anna Kepner’s Killer Gets Slap on the Wrist?, & Kouri Richins is The Worst

Mar 5, 2026
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Paula Levine
Paula Levine, longtime in-studio co-host and producer who provides case commentary, joins the roundtable. They cover d4vd being named in Celeste Hernandez’s murder investigation. They discuss the charged minor in Anna Kepner’s cruise death and the legal questions about juvenile versus adult prosecution. They recap the explosive first week of the Kouri Richins trial and the surprising 24-year reappearance of Michele Hundley Smith.
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INSIGHT

D4VD Named Grand Jury Target In Celeste Case

  • Annie Elise reports newly released grand jury documents name D4VD (David Anthony Burke) as the target and allege one count of murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Hernandez.
  • Documents confirm severe decomposition, dismemberment into two cadaver bags, and speculation of accomplices after searches of his Tesla and mansion.
INSIGHT

Why 'May Have Been Foul Play' Matters

  • The filings say Celeste "may have been a victim of foul play," important because initial remains were too decomposed to confirm manner of death.
  • Prosecutors used evidence like property transfers by David and seized electronics to build their case despite slow forensic progress.
ADVICE

How To Request A Full Deep Dive On A Case

  • Annie Elise invites listeners to request a full deep dive compiling all developments on the D4VD/Celeste case.
  • She suggests asking via Spotify Q&A, YouTube comments, or Apple reviews to signal interest for a comprehensive follow-up.
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