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Breaking news confirms the official release of Celeste Rivas' autopsy results. She was killed by two penetrating wounds, specifically to the torso, with a sharp instrument. One wound, 3/4 inch long and 1.5 inches deep, penetrated the liver, while another on the left chest, 9/16 inch long and 2 inches deep, perforated the intercostal spaces and disrupted ribs. The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide due to these injuries.
The autopsy report details multiple abrasions on Celeste's hands and slices on her fingers. Her left ring and pinky fingers were reportedly amputated. The head was partially skeletonized and the left eye was absent. Conflicting reports arose regarding drug presence: an initial screening showed presumptive positive results for methamphetamine and MDMA, but subsequent tests did not conclusively detect these substances. Alcohol was noted but did not contribute to her death. The body was discovered badly decomposed in David's Tesla.
The medical examiner's use of the word 'may' regarding the cause of death is highlighted as a potential point for the defense, as it suggests non-conclusiveness. The long delay in determining the cause of death, coupled with the body's decomposition, will be central to the trial. The defense is expected to question why it took so long for these penetrating wounds to be identified and whether external pressure influenced the final determination. The medical examiner's office stated that they had determined the cause of death in December but a court order, initiated by the LAPD, prevented its release for several months.
The release of the autopsy results sparked strong reactions on Reddit, with people expressing horror and anger. One particularly disturbing aspect discussed is the possibility that David kept Celeste's dismembered fingers, especially the one with a 'David' tattoo, as trophies. A TikTok video of David showing a prop of 'Sukuna's finger' from the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, which reportedly symbolizes a dead person's finger, fueled speculation about hidden meanings and perverse symbolism related to the actual amputated fingers.