D4vd charged with murder in connection with death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Summary
Singer and songwriter d4vd, whose real name is David Burke, has been charged with first-degree murder and other serious crimes related to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her dismembered body was found in Burke’s Tesla in Los Angeles after she was reported missing in 2024.Key Facts
- David Burke, known as d4vd, has been charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances.
- Charges also include lewd acts with a minor under 14 and mutilating a body.
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez, age 14, was reported missing in April 2024 from Lake Elsinore, California.
- Her dismembered body was found in September 2025 in the trunk of a Tesla registered to Burke.
- Authorities found severely decomposed remains in bags inside the Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard.
- Special circumstances in the murder charge include lying in wait, financial gain, and killing a witness.
- Burke was arrested after a grand jury investigation and canceled his ongoing concert tour.
- The district attorney said Burke faces life without parole or the death penalty, with a decision on the death penalty still pending.
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