D4vd charged with murder in 'brutal and horrific' death of teenage girl: DA
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Key Points:
- Singer D4vd, legally David Burke, has been charged with first-degree murder and additional charges related to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in his towed Tesla in Los Angeles.
- Authorities allege Burke engaged in continuous sexual acts with the minor and killed her to protect his music career, with evidence including physical, forensic, and digital materials to be presented in court.
- Rivas Hernandez, a reported runaway, was last seen alive on April 23, 2025, at Burke's home; her remains were discovered in September 2025 in the impounded Tesla, and the cause of death is sealed by the medical examiner.
- Burke was arrested last week and is held without bail; he faces life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty, which prosecutors may seek later, while his attorneys maintain his innocence.
- The case has deeply affected the victim’s family, who are committed to honoring her memory, and led to the cancellation of the final shows of D4vd's "Withered" world tour.
