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.
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.
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.
Los Angeles County is investigating over a dozen employees at the Medical Examiner's office for potentially accessing confidential files related to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez without authorization, following leaks of graphic details before her autopsy report was public. The probe focuses on investigators and administrative staff.
Los Angeles County is investigating over a dozen employees at the Medical Examiner's office for allegedly accessing confidential files on 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez without authorization, following leaks of graphic details surrounding her death. The probe by the Department of Human Resources focuses on potential improper viewing of records before the autopsy report was public. The victim's body was found in September, and suspect David Anthony Burke was arrested in April and charged with murder.
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.
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.
The death certificate for Celeste Rivas Hernandez has been updated, changing her pregnancy status from 'not pregnant' to 'unknown' and confirming the cause of death as 'multiple penetrating injuries' with manner listed as homicide. The suspect, D4vd, has pleaded not guilty to charges. The case remains under investigation.
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.
Prosecutors allege singer D4vd (David Burke) murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after she threatened to expose their inappropriate relationship, which began when she was 13. The body was found dismembered in a Tesla in Hollywood Hills. Text messages from April 22, 2025 show she threatened to end his career. He has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.
D4vd has been banned from Twitch after being charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The arrest took place in April 2026, following a long investigation into the teen’s disappearance and death. Authorities say serious evidence links him to the case. The ban came shortly after the charges were announced, though Twitch has not officially commented.
David Burke, the 21-year-old musician known as D4vd, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered remains were found in the trunk of his Tesla in Hollywood. Prosecutors charged him with murder with special circumstances of lying in wait, committing a crime for financial gain and murdering a witness. He faces life without parole, and the DA may seek the death penalty. The victim had been missing for nearly 18 months before her remains were discovered in September 2025.
Former streamer and singer D4vd has been formally charged with capital murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in September 2025 in the trunk of a Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard. Additional charges include child abuse and mutilation of human remains, with prosecutors alleging premeditation and that the victim was a witness in another investigation. D4vd's lawyers deny involvement.
D4vd (David Burke), a 21-year-old Houston-born alt-pop singer, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in September in his abandoned Tesla in Los Angeles. She was reported missing in 2024 when she was 13 and was last heard from on April 23, 2025. Additional charges include lewd and lascivious acts with a person under 14 and mutilating a body. His lawyers maintain his innocence.
