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US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege

US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege

Summary

US singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, has been charged with stabbing a teenage girl to death. Prosecutors say he bought tools to dispose of the body and had a sexual relationship with the victim, who was 13 when it started; he has pleaded not guilty.

Key Facts

  • D4vd allegedly purchased tools like chainsaws and a shovel to get rid of the girl’s body.
  • The victim, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had a sexual relationship with D4vd starting when she was 13 and he was 18.
  • Text messages suggest she threatened to expose their relationship.
  • The girl’s dismembered body was found in D4vd’s car five months after she disappeared.
  • D4vd was arrested in Los Angeles and faces charges including murder and child sexual abuse.
  • He was on tour and had to cancel it after his arrest.
  • His lawyers say he is innocent and want to limit media coverage to ensure a fair trial.
  • A court hearing is scheduled for May 15.
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