D4vd lawyers challenge police testing of evidence found in singer’s home
Summary
Lawyers for the singer D4vd are questioning how police tested evidence found in his home during a hearing about whether he will go to trial for murder and child sexual abuse. Prosecutors say D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, killed a 14-year-old girl to stop her from revealing their relationship. Burke denies the charges.Key Facts
- D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, faces charges including first-degree murder, sexual abuse of a child under 14, and mutilation of human remains.
- Prosecutors claim he fatally stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez last year.
- Police found possible blood traces in Burke’s former home and his Tesla car.
- Defense lawyers questioned why certain items, like chainsaws in Burke’s garage, were not tested for evidence.
- Multiple people lived at the residence, raising questions about other possible DNA sources.
- A 14-year-old victim’s passport was found in January 2026 on a road embankment in Santa Barbara.
- Cellular data and the Tesla’s system show Burke traveled to the area where the passport was found.
- The hearing is expected to finish by early next week.
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