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D4vd's Texts With Celeste Rivas Hernandez Revealed in Murder Case
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Key Points:
- D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, initially pursued a career as a streamer before turning to music in 2021 after facing copyright issues, eventually gaining fame with viral songs and releasing his debut album in April 2025.
- On September 8, 2025, the LAPD discovered human remains in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to Burke, later identified as 13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who had been missing since April 2024.
- The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide caused by multiple penetrating injuries, with her body severely decomposed after being in the car for several months.
- Burke was charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains, with additional allegations including murder of a witness, murder for financial gain, lying in wait, and use of a deadly weapon.
- Burke's attorneys deny his involvement in the death, stating they will vigorously defend his innocence, while prosecutors vow to seek justice for the victim and her family.
