D4vd Evidence Hearing Begins With Celeste Rivas Hernandez Photos

Key Points:

• Musician David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, appeared emotionless during a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles where graphic photos of the dismembered remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez found in his Tesla were shown.
• Burke, 21, faces charges including first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and unlawful mutilation of remains, accused of killing Celeste on April 23, 2025, to cover up sexual abuse; he has pleaded not guilty.
• Prosecutors allege Burke lured Celeste via Uber, killed her, dismembered her body using chainsaws and an inflatable pool, and concealed the remains in his car while continuing a music tour; evidence includes surveillance, purchase records, and incriminating text messages.
• Testimony revealed Burke had tattoos referencing Celeste and that he attempted to obscure evidence by transferring property ownership; his financial manager testified about Burke’s substantial earnings and efforts to protect assets from civil suits.
• The judge allowed Burke to have his hand shackles removed during court but kept a waist shackle to prevent movement; if convicted, Burke faces life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty, with prosecutors yet to decide on seeking capital punishment.