Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Coverage of Celeste Rivas Hernandez in the Nexus archive.
- Singer D4vd due back in court in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Singer D4vd is scheduled to appear in a status conference for charges related to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was discovered in the trunk of his Tesla.
- Singer D4vd faces status hearing in L.A. murder case involving teen
Singer D4vd is facing a status hearing in a Los Angeles murder case involving 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He was arrested in April on suspicion of killing Hernandez at a Hollywood Hills home, according to court documents.
- D4vd case: Status conference set for singer in killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A status conference is scheduled for singer D4vd, who is charged with murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The case involves a legal proceeding related to the alleged killing.
- D4vd murder case: Teen victim's family 'shocked' by gruesome details revealed in court filing
The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez expressed shock over the gruesome details in the D4vd murder case revealed in a court filing by prosecutors, as stated by their attorney. The case involves the murder of a teenager, with the filing providing disturbing information that has affected the victim's family.
- Rising singer dismembered teen who threatened to expose him in kiddie pool with chainsaw: DA
David Anthony Burke, a 21-year-old singer-songwriter known as 'D4vd,' faces murder, child sex abuse, and mutilation of human remains charges after prosecutors allege he dismembered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez with a chainsaw in a kiddie pool and stored her remains in his Tesla. Burke is accused of a months-long sexual relationship with the teen before her death, with evidence including surveillance footage and plastic fragments from the pool found with her remains.
- Prosecutors lay out timeline and disturbing new details in case against singer D4vd
Musician D4vd appeared in Los Angeles court as prosecutors detailed a timeline and new evidence in the murder case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- D4vd used chainsaw to dismember 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after stabbing her to death, prosecutors say
Singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, is accused of stabbing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death and dismembering her body with chainsaws in his garage. Prosecutors revealed these details as Burke appeared in court for the case.
- D4vd case: Prosecutors reveal 'horrifying' details of teen's alleged murder
D4vd was charged with the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez following a months-long investigation. Prosecutors revealed 'horrifying' details of the alleged crime.
- D4vd killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez to "silence" her, prosecutors allege
Singer D4vd is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with prosecutors alleging the motive was to 'silence' her.
- Prosecutors release detailed description of how D4vd allegedly killed teen girl
D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is charged with murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after allegedly stabbing her to prevent her from exposing their sexual relationship. Prosecutors claim he began the relationship when she was 13 and he was 18, and killed her to protect his music career.
- Singer D4vd's preliminary hearing date postponed in murder case
Singer D4vd's preliminary hearing for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was postponed as the defense requested more time to review evidence. Celeste's dismembered body was found in D4vd's impounded Tesla in Los Angeles last September.
- D4vd possessed child sexual abuse images, LA murder prosecutors say
Singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, is accused of possessing child pornography and killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Police allegedly discovered the images on his iCloud account, and he faces murder charges in Los Angeles.
- Child pornography found on D4vd's cellphone, prosecutors say in L.A. murder case hearing
Singer D4vd is facing first-degree murder charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors allege child pornography was found on his cellphone, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 1 in Los Angeles.
- D4vd had significant amount of child sex abuse images on iCloud, prosecutors say
D4vd is facing charges for possessing a significant amount of child sex abuse images on iCloud, as stated by prosecutors. He was also arraigned for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez in Los Angeles.
- D4vd's cellphone contained 'child pornography,' prosecutor in L.A. murder case says
David Anthony Burke, known as musician D4vd, faces murder and child sexual abuse charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. A prosecutor stated his cellphone contained child pornography, which was disclosed in court Thursday.
- Teen whom singer D4vd is charged with killing died from penetrating wounds
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old girl, died from penetrating injuries in a case involving singer D4vd, who is charged with her homicide. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office released the autopsy report after it was sealed for months.
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez, girl who singer D4vd is charged with killing, died from penetrating wounds
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old girl, died from penetrating injuries in a case involving singer D4vd (David Burke), who was charged with her first-degree murder and dismemberment. An autopsy confirmed her death was a homicide, with significant torso wounds likely caused by a sharp object. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s report, initially sealed, was released after months of legal deliberation.
- D4vd murder case: Teen girl suffered multiple stab wounds, L.A. County M.E. says
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a teen girl, died from multiple stab wounds as confirmed by the L.A. County Medical Examiner. The cause of death was officially released after months of investigation.
- Officials release cause of death for slain teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez
The official cause of death for 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was released months after her body was found in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd. Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined she died from 'multiple penetrating injuries caused by object(s)' with a manner of death ruled as homicide.
- D4vd murder case: Medical examiner report released on teen's cause of death
D4vd has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, as confirmed by officials. A medical examiner's report was released detailing the teen's cause of death.
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez's parents release statement after D4vd charged with teen’s murder
Celeste Rivas Hernandez's parents released a statement thanking law enforcement and the public after singer D4vd was charged with first-degree murder in her death. The family acknowledged the efforts of the Los Angeles Police Department and District Attorney’s Office.
- Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez speaks out after D4vd charged with murder
Celeste Rivas Hernandez's family has spoken out following D4vd's murder charge. Her badly decomposed, dismembered body was discovered in the trunk of D4vd's abandoned Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard on Sept. 8, 2025.
- D4vd pleads not guilty in murder of teen whose dismembered body was found in his car
Singer D4vd pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.
- Singer D4vd charged with murder in death of 14-year-old found in his car
Singer D4vd was charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and appeared in court following the announcement. Prosecutors filed the charges after the teenager was found in his car.
- D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Singer D4vd has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The charges carry potential penalties of life imprisonment without parole or the death penalty.
- DA shares details on murder charge against singer D4vd in death of 14-year-old
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office charged singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposed body was discovered in the trunk of his Tesla. The announcement marks the first formal charges in the case.
- D4vd charged with murder in connection with death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, has been charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, lewd and lascivious acts with an individual under 14, and mutilating a body in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
- D4vd charged with murder in 'brutal and horrific' death of teenage girl: DA
D4vd has been charged with murder following the discovery of Celeste Rivas Hernandez's decomposed and dismembered body in his Tesla trunk. The 18-year-old girl had been missing for over a year before her remains were found in September 2025.
- Singer d4vd charged with first-degree murder in 14-year-old girl's death, DA announces
Singer d4vd has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in a Tesla registered to the musician in September. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charge.
- Singer D4vd charged with murder of girl, 14, found dismembered in his car
Singer D4vd (David Burke) has been charged with first-degree murder, lewd acts, and body mutilation in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in his abandoned Tesla. The case includes special circumstances that could lead to the death penalty, and Burke's lawyers claim his innocence.
- Singer D4vd charged with murder in slaying of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, a 21-year-old musician, was charged with murder for the 2025 killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in a rental car trunk in Hollywood in September.
- New details emerge about the arrest of singer D4vd in the killing of teenage girl
Singer D4vd has been arrested in connection with the 2025 murder of 16-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in Hollywood. New details about the case are being reported as authorities investigate the incident.
- What to know about singer D4vd’s arrest in 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s killing
Alt-pop singer D4vd (David Burke) was arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in a towed Tesla seven months after she went missing. Authorities have not yet filed charges, and Burke's defense team claims his innocence, awaiting prosecutors' review of the evidence.
- Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girl
Singer D4vd was arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her remains were discovered in his car last year.
- Singer D4vd arrested and held without bail in case tied to teen found dead in Tesla: Police
Singer David Burke, known as D4vd, was arrested and held without bail for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposed body was found in a Tesla registered to him in Los Angeles. The case will be presented to the District Attorney’s office for filing consideration.
- Singer D4vd arrested in connection with death of missing teen girl
Singer D4vd was arrested in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in his car last year.
- Singer D4vd arrested in connection with murder of teenage girl
Singer D4vd was arrested in connection with the murder of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in the trunk of his abandoned Tesla. She had been missing since April 5, 2024, and was last reported missing from Lake Elsinore, California.