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Prosecution Case Against D4vd and Trial of Massachusetts Mom Lindsay Clancy

This episode covers the preliminary hearing for singer D4vd, the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy in Massachusetts, and an interview with a behavioral analyst.

The episode details the prosecution's case against singer D4vd for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the trial of Lindsay Clancy for the murders of her three children in Massachusetts, and features a behavioral analyst who inspired 'Criminal Minds'.

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33 minJul 23, 2026Dateline NBC

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The prosecution case against D4vd. Massachusetts mom on trial for murder. Plus, a criminal profiler.

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D4vd Preliminary Hearing

In California, prosecutors presented their case against singer D4vd during a preliminary hearing, alleging he murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and left her remains in his Tesla.

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Lindsay Clancy Trial

Lindsay Clancy is standing trial in Massachusetts for the murders of her three children. While she does not deny the killings, her defense team and ex-husband argue she is not criminally responsible.

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Criminal Profiler Insight

The episode features a behavioral analyst who inspired the TV show 'Criminal Minds,' discussing the experience of interviewing serial killers.

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Additional Case Updates

The episode includes early autopsy results for Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old who died in Mississippi, and updates on Larry Millete, a San Diego man convicted of killing his wife.

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D4vd and Lindsay Clancy Cases

The episode covers two major criminal cases: the prosecution of singer D4vd for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez in California, and the trial of Lindsay Clancy for the murders of her three children in Massachusetts.

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Marital Status Update

The episode has been updated to correct the marital status of Patrick and Lindsay Clancy.

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What is the prosecution's case against D4vd?

Prosecutors allege that D4vd murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and left her remains in his Tesla.

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What is the defense's argument in the Lindsay Clancy trial?

The defense team and her ex-husband argue that Lindsay Clancy is not criminally responsible for the murders of her three children.

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Who is the behavioral analyst featured in the episode?

The episode features a behavioral analyst who inspired the TV show 'Criminal Minds.'

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What other cases are covered in the episode?

The episode includes updates on the case of Nolan Wells and Larry Millete.

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  1. Publisher show notes

    In California, prosecutors lay out their case against singer D4vd during a preliminary hearing.

  2. Publisher show notes

    They say he murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and left her remains in his Tesla.

  3. Publisher show notes

    In Massachusetts, Lindsay Clancy is standing trial for the murders of her three children.

  4. Publisher show notes

    She doesn't deny killing them, but her defense team, and her ex-husband, say she is not criminally responsible.

  5. Publisher show notes

    In Dateline Round Up, early autopsy results for Nolan Wells, the Black 18-year-old who died over Fourth of July weekend in Mississippi.

  6. Publisher show notes

    Updates in the case of Larry Millete, the San Diego man convicted of killing his wife after paying for spells on her.

  7. Publisher show notes

    Plus the behavioral analyst who inspired the TV show "Criminal Minds" tells us what it's like interviewing serial killers.

  8. Publisher show notes

    This episode has been updated to correct the marital status of Patrick and Lindsay Clancy.

  9. Publisher show notes

    Dateline: Missing in America Podcast Season 5: https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing

  10. Publisher show notes

    Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com

  11. Publisher show notes

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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