D4vd Celeste's Hometown

Visitors stand and sit along the shore at Wiskers Fishing Beach in Lake Elsinore, Calif., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

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Celeste Rivas Hernandez, teen in murder case against singer D4vd, grew up in sleepy California town

Celeste Rivas Hernandez, teen in murder case against singer D4vd, grew up in sleepy California town

Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a teen girl from a quiet southern California town, became intertwined with singer D4vd before she was brutally murdered. The singer, whose legal name is David Burke, has been charged with first-degree murder and pleaded not guilty this week. Little is known about his relationship with Rivas Hernandez. Her family described her in a statement as a strong girl who loved to sing and dance. Residents of the quiet lakefront town said the community has shown support for the family while aiming to respect their privacy. A memorial in her former neighborhood honors her memory with fresh flowers and heartfelt messages.