Prosecutors in Los Angeles presented alleged text messages and forensic evidence in the D4vd murder case, claiming singer David Anthony Burke had a secret relationship with 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Burke pleaded not guilty, with the defense challenging evidence during the preliminary hearing.
Court testimony in Los Angeles revealed messages alleging Celeste Rivas Hernandez had been pregnant and had an abortion before her death. Prosecutors also presented texts, photos and DNA evidence they say link D4vd to the killing and sexual abuse charges.
Rättegången har inletts mot artisten David Anthony Burke, känd som D4vd, misstänkt för styckmord på sin 14-åriga flickvän Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Bevis som motorsågar, grävredskap och DNA-spår i hans garage har lagts fram, och åklagarsidan hävdar att mordet skedde för att tysta flickan.
During a preliminary hearing, D4vd's (David Burke) attorneys questioned police on why additional DNA testing wasn't done on items found in his home and vehicle, which investigators link to the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered remains were found in his Tesla.
Forensic testimony in the D4vd murder hearing linked blood on items from his former Los Angeles residence to Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old found dead in his Tesla. Prosecutors allege David Anthony Burke killed Rivas Hernandez to conceal their sexual relationship.
During singer D4vd's preliminary hearing, new forensic evidence was presented, including testimony on the poor condition of Celeste Rivas' clothing, findings of decomposition smell and air fresheners in his Tesla, and possible blood in his Hollywood Hills garage. The court also heard about D4vd's $2.77 million earnings in 2025.
قدم خبراء الأدلة الجنائية تفاصيل دقيقة عن بقع الدم وعينات الحمض النووي في مرآب منزل المغني ديفيد بيرك وسيارة تيسلا الخاصة به، خلال جلسات الاستماع الأولية بقضية اتهامه بقتل المراهقة سيليست ريفاس هيرنانديز والاعتداء الجنسي عليها وتشويه جثتها، فيما ينفي بيرك التهم الموجهة إليه.
Prosecutors presented forensic evidence, including suspected bloodstains and DNA samples, in a preliminary hearing to convince a judge that singer D4vd, legally David Burke, should stand trial for the stabbing death and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Evidence was found in his Hollywood garage and Tesla.
During D4vd's preliminary hearing, Celeste Rivas' family lawyer, Patrick Steinfeld, described crime scene photos as "gruesome" and "disturbing," causing Rivas' mother to cry. D4vd has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other charges, including mutilation of a human body, as the case proceeds.
During singer D4vd's preliminary hearing, Celeste Rivas' family lawyer, Patrick Steinfeld, described crime scene photos as "gruesome" and deeply distressing for the family, causing Celeste's mother to cry throughout. D4vd has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other charges, with allegations including luring Rivas to his Hollywood Hills home, killing her, and dismembering her body.
Singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, faced a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles where graphic images of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's dismembered body were shown. Prosecutors allege Burke murdered Celeste after years of abuse to prevent her from revealing their relationship, presenting evidence of online purchases for body disposal and tattoos linking them.
21 yaşındaki şarkıcı David Burke'ün (D4vd) 14 yaşındaki kız arkadaşı Celeste Rivas Hernandez'i öldürme ve cesedini parçalama suçlamalarıyla yargılandığı cinayet davasında ön duruşma başladı. Savcılık, Burke'ün ilişkilerini açıklama tehdidi üzerine cinayeti işlediğini ve cesedi motorlu testere ile parçaladığını iddia ediyor.
Singer D4vd, legally David Burke, is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and dismembering her body after she allegedly threatened to expose their relationship. A detective testified Burke bought items like chainsaws and a body bag, found at his Hollywood home, and her body parts were found in his Tesla.
Singer D4vd has asked a Los Angeles judge to allow him to appear without handcuffs during his preliminary hearing for the first-degree murder of Celeste Rivas. His lawyer cites good behavior in previous appearances, while prosecutors prepare to present evidence, including DNA and surveillance, to advance the case to trial.
Singer-songwriter David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, faces a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles for the murder and sexual abuse of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors allege Burke killed Hernandez to silence her about their sexual relationship, then dismembered her body.
A judge will begin hearing evidence to determine if singer D4vd, identified as David Burke, should stand trial for the alleged murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in Hollywood Hills in April 2025, reportedly to prevent her from exposing their relationship.
Singer D4vd, legal name David Anthony Burke, is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to prevent her from revealing an alleged sexual relationship. Burke has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges.
Riot Games has reportedly removed the Arcane soundtrack song "Remember Me," featuring D4vd, from official music platforms following the artist's first-degree murder charge in Los Angeles. The song's availability varies across platforms, with fans speculating the removal is due to reputational concerns.
Aysia Collins, a California-based influencer linked to singer D4vd, faces online scrutiny and speculation over her potential involvement in the Celeste Rivas case, despite no public evidence of charges or formal accusations.
D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom for a status hearing related to his murder case, showing unusual calm despite serious allegations.
Caleb Burke denied rumors that he secretly brought Celeste Rivas Hernandez backstage at D4vd’s concert and criticized TMZ for falsely claiming he used the case to promote his music. Caleb clarified he was not close to D4vd for years, had already been making music long before the headlines, and only wants justice for Celeste.
Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death certificate has been updated, now stating her pregnancy status in the year prior to her death is unknown, a change from previous reports. The document also confirms her cause of death as "multiple penetrating injuries" and manner as "homicide," with other details like the exact injury circumstances now listed as unknown.
R&B singer D4vd (David Burke, 21) is accused of murdering teenage Celeste Rivas Hernandez after she threatened to expose their illegal sexual relationship that began when she was 13. Prosecutors allege he dismembered her body using chainsaws purchased from Amazon, placing remains in bags in his Tesla in Hollywood Hills before leaving for a US tour. He faces life imprisonment or death penalty if convicted, and denies the charge.
R&B singer D4vd (David Burke, 21) is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after she threatened to expose their illegal sexual relationship that began when she was 13. Prosecutors allege he used chainsaws purchased from Amazon to dismember her body, placed it in a plastic paddling pool to contain blood, and stuffed the remains in bags left in his Tesla in Hollywood Hills before leaving for a US tour. He faces life imprisonment or death penalty if convicted and denies the charge.
