D4vd murder case: Prosecutors reveal photos of teen's dismembered body

Key Points:

• Singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, is charged with the murder and continuous sexual abuse of teenage fan Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in the trunk of his Tesla in Hollywood in September 2025.
• Prosecutors allege Burke used a chainsaw to mutilate Hernandez’s body after killing her to cover up years of sexual abuse that began when she was as young as 11, and that he attempted to erase evidence by amputating fingers with a tattoo linking them.
• Burke has pleaded not guilty and appeared in court shackled; the preliminary hearing revealed graphic crime scene photos and detailed evidence including body bags, an inflatable pool, and aliases used by Burke to purchase items for disposing of the body.
• The prosecution alleges Burke killed Hernandez after she threatened to expose their relationship, which included travel and sexual contact starting when she was 13, and that he feared the collapse of his music career; Burke’s income from 2023 to 2025 reportedly reached $11.5 million.
• The hearing, unusual for its speed, could last up to five days with multiple witnesses expected; the case has attracted significant media and public attention, highlighting the intersection of celebrity, criminal justice, and social media influence.