David Pearce gets 146 years in prison for rapes, twisted overdose murder of model Christy Giles and pal

LOS ANGELES — Monster producer David Pearce used his “LA vibe, slicked-back hair and duck lips” charm to drug and prey on nine young women over 15 years — and three of them are now dead, authorities revealed at his sentencing Wednesday. 

The wannabe Hollywood bigwig was handed 146 years in prison — the max — after he was convicted of murder earlier this year for drugging model Christy Giles, 24, and pal Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola, 26 and leaving them to die after they overdosed on his fentanyl-laced cocaine following a night out in November 2021. 

But that was only the end of his brutality, not the beginning. He was also convicted of raping seven women who came forward after his arrest — including a hero cop who was killed in the line of duty days before she would have confronted him in court. The attacks dated back to 2007.

Pierce was hit with 146 years in prison for the vile attacks. Frederick M. Brown for New York Post

“You’re the worst kind of criminal, Mr. Pearce,” LA County Superior Court Judge Eleanor Hunter raged from the bench, condemning the man as a smooth-talking seducer who had “the whole LA vibe thing going on” with his “duck lips” and “slicked back hair.”

He assaulted Lauren Craven in 2020. She went on to become a promising young police officer in La Mesa, CA — a career choice partly inspired by her horrifying encounter with Pearce, one prosecutor told the court.

Craven was struck and killed by a car last Monday while rushing to help victims trapped in a car that had flipped over on the highway; her heroic sacrifice made headlines even before she was identified as one of Pearce’s victims.

“I wanted to take a moment to recognize her courage for giving testimony,” said Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Catherine Mariano.

Pearce was slapped with a stunning 146 years in prison for his crimes. WireImage

Craven’s fellow survivors ripped into the killer in court on Wednesday.

“He shattered my trust in the world around me. … For a long time I lived in constant fear,” one victim, identified as Jane Doe #7, told the court, weeping.

The attacks continued until he was arrested in the deaths of Giles and Cabrales-Arzola. 

Pearce allegedly plied Giles, 24, with fentanyl-laced cocaine. @christygilesx/Instagram

The Hollywood phoney, who introduced himself as a “nightlife promoter” and a movie producer but had almost no real credits to his name, met the young women at a rave party in Los Angeles.

He convinced them to go back to his place, where he allegedly served them deadly tainted cocaine and drugged wine.

Witness Michael Ansbach, who was also the apartment, said Pearce gave him a foul-tasting cocktail that made him feel dizzy, pass out and become violently ill when he woke up.

The women also passed out but never woke up, Ansbach testified.

Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola (pictured) both passed out shortly after taking Pearce’s drugs. Coleman-Rayner

He told jurors that when he begged Pearce to call 911, his pal refused, saying, “Dead girls don’t talk.”

Pearce then shoved the women into his Toyota Prius and dumped their lifeless bodies on the sidewalk in front of two different hospitals before making his escape.

Mother of Cristy Giles speaks during the sentencing of David Brian Pearce to life in prison for murder. Frederick M. Brown for NY Post

He allegedly recruited a friend to help with the disposal: 42-year-old actor Brandt Osborn, who was charged with two counts of being an accessory after the fact.

Judge Hunter handed down the maximum sentence of 25 years to life for each murder, plus sentences of 15 years to life for six of the rapes, and six years for another.

“You’re charming, you’re smart, you’re a manipulator, and you’re extremely goal-driven. You fit the role,” Hunter said. “Not once have I seen a genuine issuance of some sort of remorse. No sense of compassion for Hilda and Christie or anyone else.”

Sister of David Brian Pearce speaks during his sentencing. Frederick M. Brown for NY Post

Pearce’s attorneys painted the situation as a party gone wrong and accused the prosecution of twisting facts to fit a more sinister narrative. Even at his sentencing, he continued to claim he was innocent and that Giles and Cabrales-Arzola’s deaths were a tragic accident. 

He also denied raping anyone.

But for Christy Giles’ mother, there was never any doubt that her daughter was murdered in cold blood.

Husband of Cristy Giles speaks during sentencing of David Brian Pearce to life in prison for murder and rape on October 29, 2025. Frederick M. Brown for NY Post

Victim Jane Doe #7 speaks during the sentencing of David Brian Pearce to life in prison for murder and rape on October 29, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. Frederick M. Brown for NY Post

Victim “Erin” speaks during the sentencing of David Brian Pearce to life in prison for murder and rape on October 29, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. Frederick M. Brown for NY Post

Grandmother of Cristy Giles speaks during sentencing of David Brian Pearce. Frederick M. Brown for NY Post

“I believe David Pearce is a pure sociopath for his personal pleasure. Even his mother has apologized to me for being the person who raised a monster,” Dusty Giles told the court after the sentence was read.

The “shattered” mom said her daughter “wasn’t a junkie, some type of plaything for you to take home, then basically throw her out like garbage,” Giles said, describing Christy as “a pivotal part of the family union… so much life left to live.”

Pearce’s attorneys painted the situation as a party gone wrong and accused the prosecution of twisting facts to fit a more sinister narrative. Frederick M. Brown for NY Post

She said she hopes Pearce gets a taste of his own medicine in prison: “Let’s see how you like it.”

Mariano also read a letter from Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola’s mother, Dr. Hilda Marcela Arzola-Plascencia.

The mother said her daughter was “robbed of the opportunity to continue to follow her dreams.” 

Her one comfort is that Hilda’s death “helped keep other women safe.”