Entertainment
Singer D4vd faces murder charges in death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Musician David Anthony Burke pleaded not guilty after authorities found a teenager's remains in his vehicle.
The short version
- Pop singer D4vd, legally named David Anthony Burke, has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.[Billboard]
- Prosecutors claim Burke killed Rivas on April 23, 2025, after she threatened to reveal an illegal sexual relationship, with her body later found in his impounded Tesla.[Billboard]
- Burke has entered a not guilty plea, with defense counsel asserting the evidence will prove he did not cause her death.[Billboard]
- Following the discovery, Burke was dropped by his music labels and agency, alongside the cancellation of his tour.[Billboard]
Key facts
- David Anthony Burke (D4vd) has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.[Billboard]
- The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office alleges that the killing took place on April 23, 2025.[Billboard]
- The victim's decomposed remains were located by police in an impounded Tesla registered to Burke.[Billboard]
- Burke was dropped by Darkroom/Interscope Records, Sony Music Publishing, and The·Team following the discovery.[Billboard]
What remains uncertain
- Burke's defense counsel disputes all charges, asserting that evidence presented in court will establish he did not murder Rivas or cause her death.[Billboard]
Sources
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