D4vd murder case: Preliminary hearing opens with graphic photos of teen girl's remains

Key Points:

• David Anthony Burke, known as singer D4vd, appeared in court in an orange jumpsuit for the preliminary hearing in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in his Tesla last year.
• Prosecutors allege Burke fatally stabbed Rivas Hernandez in April 2025 after she threatened to expose their alleged sexual relationship, then dismembered and concealed her body using chainsaws and other tools purchased under a fake name.
• Burke has pleaded not guilty to charges including first-degree murder, sexual acts with a minor, and mutilation of a human body, while his attorneys deny the allegations and claim evidence will prove his innocence.
• The hearing, expected to last four days, includes graphic evidence such as photos of the remains and body camera footage of Burke speaking with investigators after Rivas Hernandez was reported missing in early 2024.
• Burke, a popular TikTok singer with millions of monthly listeners, has faced canceled tours and severed brand partnerships since the discovery of Rivas Hernandez's remains; if convicted, he could face death or life imprisonment without parole.