Singer D4vd sued by parents of teen girl he is accused of killing

Key Points:

• Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s parents have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against singer David Anthony Burke (known as D4vd), his mother, and his managers, accusing them of negligence and abuse contributing to their 14-year-old daughter’s murder.
• The lawsuit details a relationship that began when Celeste was 13, including evidence of sexual abuse, pregnancy, and abortion, and alleges Burke used his influence to control her, including providing a hidden phone and arranging travel.
• Celeste’s dismembered remains were found in Burke’s Tesla in September 2025; prosecutors allege Burke stabbed her and mutilated her body, and he faces charges including murder and continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
• The suit accuses Burke of multiple crimes including human trafficking, sexual battery, false imprisonment, and emotional distress, and names his business entities, managers, security guard, and mother as co-defendants for enabling or failing to prevent the abuse.
• Celeste’s parents have requested the death penalty for Burke, describing him as a remorseless individual responsible for immense pain, and the lawsuit seeks a jury trial to hold all parties accountable.