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Prosecutors argue D4vd had financial motivation to kill Celeste Rivas Hernandez
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, had a multimillion-dollar recording deal with Interscope Records, as revealed by a label executive during a hearing investigating his involvement in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
- Prosecutors allege Burke killed 14-year-old Rivas Hernandez to prevent her from revealing their sexual relationship, presenting evidence including photos of her mutilated body and purchases of chainsaws, a body bag, and a shovel using his credit cards.
- Burke faces charges including first-degree murder, lewd acts with a child under 14, and mutilation of human remains; he has pleaded not guilty, with his defense denying he caused her death.
- The preliminary hearing, expected to last three to five days, follows Burke’s arrest in April, with him held without bail and facing potential death penalty or life imprisonment if convicted.
- Rivas Hernandez’s family attended the hearing, expressing their grief and desire for justice, highlighting her love for singing, dancing, and family.
