US singer D4vd's celebrity lawyers withdraw from murder case
Summary
US musician David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. His celebrity lawyers have left the case, and the court has assigned him a public defender to handle his defense. Burke has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for a pretrial hearing in October.Key Facts
- David Anthony Burke (D4vd) faces charges of first-degree murder, mutilation of human remains, and child sexual abuse.
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez, age 14, was found dead in a Tesla linked to Burke’s address in September 2025.
- Prosecutors say Burke stabbed Hernandez after years of sexual abuse and then dismembered her body.
- Burke allegedly killed Hernandez because she threatened to expose their relationship and harm his music career.
- A judge ruled last month that Burke will stand trial, and a pretrial hearing is set for 19 October.
- Burke’s celebrity lawyers requested to withdraw and the court appointed the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office to represent him.
- Burke pleaded not guilty again when the charges were formally read in court.
- The case may include special circumstances that could allow prosecutors to seek the death penalty.
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