Something to think about as we go forward, unless there’s a plea deal.

Key highlights (from YouTube):

• Purpose of the Preliminary Hearing: Kersey explains that this hearing is a "probable cause" stage (1:55), meant to ensure there is enough evidence to move to trial, rather than a forum to dismiss cases or argue defenses like self-defense (4:00).
• The Crucial Line of Questioning: The defense asked the medical examiner if the victim's stab wounds could have been self-inflicted (7:42).
The medical examiner's opinion that it was unlikely due to a lack of hesitation marks is a major focal point, though Kersey notes this does not entirely rule it out (13:00).
• The "Battle of the Experts": Kersey suggests the defense may use expert testimony to create reasonable doubt, comparing this potential strategy to the Daniel Penny case where expert testimony regarding the cause of death played a critical role (15:52).
• Death Penalty and Special Circumstances:
The case involves three special circumstances: murder of a witness, murder for financial gain, and lying in wait (25:00). Kersey argues that the defense's primary goal may shift from proving innocence to avoiding the death penalty or life without parole, especially given the gravity of the allegations (23:44).
• Negotiation Strategy: Given the strength of the prosecution's evidence, Kersey believes the defense is likely preparing for a long legal process involving expert consultations, and that any potential plea deal would almost certainly involve a life sentence (36:40).

I remember one of the criminalists testifying that there was plant matter in the pool where Celeste was allegedly dismembered.

I remember either the criminalist or the medical examiner testifying that her clothes were so soiled.

I keep seeing post where people are saying that there was dirt on her clothes. Are we sure that is an accurate recounting of the testimony during the preliminary hearing or are some people conflicting different pieces of information: plant matter in the pool and the word “soiled” and assuming they’re talking about dirt?

Edit: to be precise, I remember the “reporting” from people who were in the courtroom.

This is from Los Angeles County and it is the document outlining every charge.

I just figured I should post it since I can’t recall seeing it here. But either way, it’s not a bad idea to put it front and center again.

https://da.lacounty.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/BurkeComplaint1.pdf

This is from Los Angeles County and it is the document outlining every charge.

I just figured I should post it since I can’t recall seeing it here. But either way, it’s not a bad idea to put it front and center again.

Just layers and layers of dumb shit.

No. He didn’t want to get caught. He’s an amateur. More importantly, he’s just sloppy and dumb.

Another breakdown going over what went down during the preliminary hearing last week and the additional evidence we learned about.

32 minutes in, the video goes over Aysia "putting her foot in her mouth" talking about David and Celeste. Ready To Glare makes a great point about the missing persons poster about Celeste and Aysia's comments.

“And there will also be witnesses that are percipient witnesses. They have information that is relevant to establish the mental state of David Anthony Burke and the acts he committed.”

“The judge said the trial must begin within 90 days ... D4vd is due back in court for arraignment August 31.”

The district attorney is still weighing whether or not to pursue the death penalty.

It’s just “Celeste” repackaged with a new title. So I’m suspecting it was a hacking somebody’s just trying to be funny.

A very good break down and analysis.

I didn’t title the video btw