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D4vd murder case: A timeline of the investigation into 14-year-old girl's death

D4vd murder case: A timeline of the investigation into 14-year-old girl's death

Summary

A 21-year-old singer named David Burke, known as D4vd, has been charged with the murder and sexual abuse of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her dismembered remains were found in his abandoned car in a Hollywood impound lot after she was reported missing for over a year.

Key Facts

  • David Burke, stage name D4vd, is a singer with nearly 4 million TikTok followers.
  • Celeste Rivas Hernandez was 14 years old and from Lake Elsinore, California.
  • She was last seen alive on April 23, 2025.
  • Authorities say Burke killed her to stop her from exposing their underage relationship.
  • The victim’s dismembered remains were found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to Burke on September 8, 2025.
  • The police began investigating after a foul odor was reported coming from the abandoned vehicle.
  • Burke's lawyers and family say he is innocent.
  • The alleged abuse started when Celeste was 13 and Burke was 18, according to court documents.
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