Singer D4vd charged with murder in teen girl's death, L.A. D.A. says

Key Points:

• David Anthony Burke, known as music star D4vd, has been charged with murder, repeated sexual abuse of a minor, and mutilation of human remains in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whom prosecutors allege he sexually abused before killing and dismembering her to protect his music career.
• The alleged abuse began on Celeste’s 13th birthday in September 2023 and continued for a year, culminating in her murder on April 23, 2025; her body was found in the trunk of Burke’s Tesla in September 2025.
• Prosecutors claim Burke killed Celeste for financial gain and because she was a witness to his crimes, with physical, forensic, and digital evidence linking him to the murder; if convicted, he faces life without parole or the death penalty.
• Burke denies all allegations through his attorneys, who assert he did not cause Celeste’s death, while authorities continue to investigate and prepare for potential capital punishment proceedings.
• Celeste was reported missing in Riverside County last summer, and Burke was arrested in Hollywood in late October after a police operation; the case has drawn significant attention due to Burke’s rising music career and involvement in popular media like Fortnite.