D4vd Arrest
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman speaks to reporters in Los Angeles Tuesday, July 21, 2026, regarding the case of David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, who was charged with killing a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car.
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A hearing has begun to determine whether singer D4vd, legally known as David Burke, should go on trial in the killing and dismembering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. A homicide detective testified that Burke ordered items like a body bag and chain saws after her death. Prosecutors showed photos of the dismembered body. Authorities allege he killed her to prevent her from revealing their relationship, which could ruin his music career. Burke has pleaded not guilty to charges including murder and sexual abuse of a minor. Burke's music career reportedly earned over $10 million since 2023.
Texts reveal teen who singer D4vd is accused of killing was pregnant, had abortion year before death
Text messages between singer D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez shown in court indicate she had gotten pregnant and had an abortion more than a year before she was killed. The testimony came Friday during a hearing to determine if the singer, whose legal name is David Burke, should go on trial in the girl's killing. Prosecutors spent part of the hearing detailing the nature of the relationship between Burke and Rivas Hernandez, describing graphic, sexual photos of the two of them. Earlier, the court heard testimony about the girl's autopsy.
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