What to know about singer D4vd’s arrest in 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s killing
Summary
Singer David Burke, known as D4vd, was arrested on suspicion of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposed body was found in his abandoned Tesla in Hollywood Hills last year. Authorities are reviewing evidence to decide whether to file charges, and Burke's lawyers say he is innocent.Key Facts
- David Burke (D4vd), aged 21, was arrested on suspicion of murder in the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
- Celeste, age 14 when killed, was reported missing by her family in 2024 from Lake Elsinore, California.
- Her body was found in September 2024 in a Tesla Model Y that had been towed from Hollywood Hills.
- The body was severely decomposed and dismembered, found inside two bags in the car.
- No official cause of death has been publicly released; police restricted the release of the autopsy report.
- Burke’s arrest came seven months after the body was discovered, and he was not publicly named as a suspect before that.
- Defense lawyers say Burke has not been charged and maintain he is innocent.
- Burke is a singer who gained popularity on TikTok and is known for his alt-pop music.
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