Gruesome images in D4vd hearing are 'worst nightmare' for teen girl's family
Summary
A preliminary court hearing is underway in Los Angeles for David Anthony Burke, known as singer D4vd, who faces charges of murdering and sexually abusing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Graphic crime scene photos were shown in court for the first time, depicting the victim's dismembered body found in Burke's car.Key Facts
- David Anthony Burke, 21, known as D4vd, is charged with murder and sexual abuse of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
- The victim’s body was found dismembered inside a Tesla registered to Burke in Hollywood in September 2025.
- Prosecutors say Burke stabbed and dismembered Celeste using a chainsaw to hide the crime after years of alleged abuse.
- Burke ordered items like a body bag, chainsaws, an inflatable pool, and a shovel online after Celeste’s death.
- This hearing is to show evidence and prove there is enough to proceed to trial; it is not the trial itself.
- Celeste’s parents witnessed the graphic images, which was very distressing, but they chose to stay in court to support their daughter.
- The courtroom was crowded with journalists and public members watching the proceedings.
- Burke appeared quietly in court, wearing an orange jail uniform and restrained during the hearing.
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