D4vd set to stand trial in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
The parents of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered remains were discovered in a Tesla belonging to aspiring artist David “D4vd” Burke, were aware of her ongoing relationship with him, according to court testimony. Prosecutors claim they attempted to separate the two when she ran away. They took her phone and even contacted law enforcement. […]
Judge to Review Evidence Against Singer D4vd in Teen’s Killing and Dismemberment and Determine Trial Proceedings
LOS ANGELES — Preliminary Hearing Scheduled for Murder Case A judge is set to hear a case starting Tuesday, which centers on the murder and dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl. Authorities allege that a young man threatened by her intended disclosure of their relationship killed her. Prosecutors are pointing fingers at a 21-year-old named David […]
Judge to evaluate evidence against singer D4vd in teen’s killing and dismemberment and determine trial.
Judge to Decide on D4vd’s Trial for Murder LOS ANGELES — A hearing beginning Tuesday will determine whether there’s enough evidence to bring singer D4vd to trial for the murder and dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl who allegedly threatened to reveal their relationship. Prosecutors claim that 21-year-old D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, took […]
Death certificate of Celeste Rivas now states it’s ‘unclear’ if the 14-year-old was pregnant at the time of her alleged murder by D4vd
An updated death certificate indicates that it’s “unknown” whether 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was pregnant, amid allegations surrounding her murder and dismemberment by singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke. The initial certificate stated she was “not pregnant,” but this was revised on April 22 to reflect uncertainty. This aspect emerged after court […]
D4vd discussed ‘losing relationships’ in an interview following the alleged killing of Celeste Rivas.
Incident Involving D4vd and Celeste Rivas Just hours after the tragic death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas, singer D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, discussed his upcoming album in an interview. This conversation took place on April 24, 2025, a day after he allegedly murdered Rivas at their home in Hollywood Hills, as per legal […]
Singer D4vd accused of killing teenager who tried to reveal his secrets
14-Year-Old Girl Murdered in California; Charges Filed Against Singer A tragic incident unfolded in California involving a 14-year-old girl who was severely injured with a chainsaw in an inflatable pool after allegedly threatening to reveal her ex-boyfriend as a suspected child predator, according to Los Angeles prosecutors. David Anthony Burke, a 21-year-old singer-songwriter, known by […]
Prosecutors Claim Singer D4vd Requested Chainsaws from Amazon to Dismember Teen
LOS ANGELES (AP) — D4vd, an alternative pop artist, is facing charges after prosecutors in Los Angeles County reported that the decomposed body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was discovered in a Tesla. This vehicle is believed to have been left abandoned seven months prior, and it is alleged that she was sexually abused, murdered, […]
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the person Who Singer D4vd is accused of killing, passed away from stab wounds.
Teen’s Death Ruled Homicide; Musician Charged LOS ANGELES (AP) — The tragic case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old girl, took a grim turn as an autopsy report revealed that she died from penetrating wounds. The man charged in her murder has now been identified. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office classified her death as […]
D4vd placed in isolation in jail after charges related to Celeste Rivas’s murder
D4vd Faces Serious Charges in Murder Case D4vd, known offstage as David Burke, has been charged with the murder and sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl. Given the high-profile nature of the case, he has been transferred to a new prison and is being kept separate from other inmates. Burke was arraigned in Los Angeles […]
D4vd stays quiet during court appearance for murder charge
The singer D4vd, facing charges in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas, chose not to speak during the court proceedings. He mostly stayed behind his legal team while asserting his intention to contest the charges. In court, D4vd’s attorneys—Blair Burke, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter—shielded him from view as the judge detailed the accusations against […]