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D4vd possessed child sexual abuse images, LA murder prosecutors say

D4vd possessed child sexual abuse images, LA murder prosecutors say

Summary

A Los Angeles prosecutor said singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, was charged with killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Police found child sexual abuse images on his phone and cloud storage during the investigation into her death and body found in a car trunk. Burke denies killing her, but he faces multiple serious charges including murder and sexual abuse.

Key Facts

  • D4vd’s real name is David Anthony Burke, aged 21.
  • Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s dismembered body was found in a Tesla trunk registered to Burke.
  • Burke was charged with first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains.
  • Investigators found child sexual abuse images on Burke’s phone and iCloud account.
  • Authorities believe Burke had a sexual relationship with Celeste starting when she was 13.
  • Police say Burke killed Celeste to stop her from telling and to protect his music career.
  • Celeste went missing in April 2025 after visiting Burke’s home and was last seen that day.
  • Prosecutors collected about 40 terabytes of evidence, including digital files and witness statements.
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