Prosecutors, on day two of the D4vd preliminary hearing, argued a financial motive for the alleged murder, presenting testimony about the singer’s earnings under his Interscope contract and assets exceeding $10 million. They cited management and finance executives to explain potential profits and how those figures relate to the case. LAPD criminalists and other witnesses described physical evidence found in Burke’s Tesla and home. Family members described the crime-scene photos as gruesome, with the victim’s mother visibly distressed. New disclosures showed Interscope terminated Burke’s contract and severed payments in 2025, prompting questions about the label’s timeline and profits. The proceedings continue with the judge deciding whether there is sufficient evidence for a trial; Burke remains charged with murder, lewd acts with a minor, and mutilation of a body.