Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Coverage of Celeste Rivas Hernandez in the Nexus archive.
- D4vd hearing details high hopes and brutal end of girl at heart of murder case
D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, is facing murder, child sexual abuse, and mutilation of human remains charges in connection to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in an impounded car registered to him. Texts show the pair had been in contact since Hernandez was 11 years old.
- D4vd hearing details high hopes and brutal end of girl at heart of murder case
D4vd and 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez had a relationship starting when she was 11 years old. D4vd faces trial for murder, child sexual abuse, and mutilation of human remains after her body was found in a car registered to him.
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez was not pregnant when she was killed, prosecutors say
Prosecutors stated that Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a Lake Elsinore teenager, was not pregnant when she was killed. The DA's office confirmed this information.
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez was not pregnant when she was killed, prosecutors say
Prosecutors state that Lake Elsinore teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez was not pregnant when she was killed. The DA's office confirmed this detail regarding the case.
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez was not pregnant when she was killed, prosecutors say
Prosecutors state that Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a Lake Elsinore teenager, was not pregnant when she was killed. The DA's office confirmed this information.
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez was not pregnant when she was killed, prosecutors say
Prosecutors stated that Lake Elsinore teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez was not pregnant at the time of her killing, according to the DA's office.
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez was not pregnant when she was killed, prosecutors say
A judge ruled there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the trial of singer D4vd for the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors confirmed Celeste was not pregnant when she was killed.
- Judge rules Houston-raised singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A Houston-raised singer, D4vd (legal name David Burke), must stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He faces charges of murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains.
- US singer D4vd to stand trial in killing of 14-year-old girl
US singer D4vd is to stand trial for the alleged murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in 2025. Prosecutors claim he dismembered her body and transported her decomposing remains in his car.
- Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of teenage girl
A judge ruled that singer D4vd must stand trial for the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Authorities stated she had threatened to expose their relationship, which could have damaged his career before his debut album release.
- US singer set to face murder trial over death of 14-year-old girl
US singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, is set to face a murder trial for the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The arraignment took place at Clara Shortridge.
- Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A judge ruled there is enough evidence to put D4vd on trial for the murder, sexual abuse, and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The case involves allegations that the victim threatened to expose their relationship days before the singer's album release, prompting a text message exchange that prosecutors claim led to her death.
- Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A judge ruled that D4vd (David Burke) must stand trial for the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, citing evidence including text messages and autopsy details. Charges include murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains, with a trial potentially starting as soon as late September.
- US singer D4vd to stand trial in killing of teenage girl
US singer D4vd is set to stand trial for the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in his car. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell referenced the case in a press conference.
- Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A judge ruled that singer D4vd must stand trial for the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The decision followed a preliminary hearing where prosecutors presented evidence of charges including murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful acts.
- Musician D4vd ordered to stand trial over murder of 14-year-old girl
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled there is enough evidence for musician D4vd (David Anthony Burke) to stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He is also charged with mutilating her corpse and performing lewd acts on a 13-year-old. Forensic evidence from Burke’s home and Tesla, including her dismembered body, supports the case, though his defense argues there is no proof of intent to kill.
- Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A judge ruled that singer D4vd must stand trial for the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The decision was based on sufficient evidence to proceed with the case.
- Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A judge ruled there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial for singer D4vd (David Burke) in the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors allege Burke killed her after she threatened to expose their relationship and harm his career, with evidence including text messages, DNA, and purchases of chain saws used to dismember her body.
- Singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Judge ruled there is sufficient evidence to proceed with trial for singer D4vd (David Burke) on charges of murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and unlawful mutilation of human remains in the case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors allege Burke killed and dismembermed her after she threatened to expose their relationship and harm his career.
- Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A judge ruled there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial for singer D4vd in the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
- Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A judge ruled there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial for singer D4vd in the case involving the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
- Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A judge ruled that singer D4vd must stand trial for the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The decision was based on sufficient evidence to proceed with legal proceedings.
- Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A judge ruled that singer D4vd must stand trial for the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after authorities claimed she threatened to expose their relationship. Los Angeles Judge Charlaine Olmedo determined there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the trial.
- Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A Los Angeles judge ruled there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial against singer D4vd for the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The decision followed a preliminary hearing where probable cause was established for the charges.
- D4vd murder case: Final texts from Celeste Rivas Hernandez shown in court
Prosecutors presented a timeline of Celeste Rivas Hernandez's last night, showing her phone went silent after texting D4vd at his home. The case involves final texts from the teen being shown in court.
- Slain teen threatened to destroy singer D4vd's career before she was killed, messages show
Text messages presented in court revealed that 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez threatened to expose a sexual relationship with singer D4vd before her death. D4vd is accused of murdering her following the threat.
- Slain teen threatened to destroy singer D4vd's career before she was killed, messages show
Text messages revealed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez threatened to expose her sexual relationship with singer D4vd before she was killed. D4vd is accused of her murder.
- Final texts from 14-year-old girl to singer D4vd shown in court at hearing on her killing
A 14-year-old girl's final text messages to singer D4vd were presented in court during a hearing to determine if he will face trial for her killing. Prosecutors allege he stabbed her after she arrived at his home via Uber, while the defense argues there is no evidence linking him to her death and highlights threatening texts from her to him.
- Teen who singer D4vd is accused of killing was pregnant, had abortion year before death
Text messages between singer D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez revealed she had an abortion more than a year before her death. The messages were presented in court as part of the case against D4vd, who is accused of killing Hernandez.
- Teen who singer D4vd is accused of killing was pregnant, had abortion year before death
Text messages between singer D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez shown in court indicate she had gotten pregnant and had an abortion more than a year before she was killed.
- Text messages show teen whom singer D4vd is accused of killing had an abortion
Text messages reveal that Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the teen accused of being killed by singer D4vd, had an abortion. David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, is arraigned for her murder in Los Angeles.
- Text messages shine light on illicit relationship between D4vd and murdered teen
Prosecutors presented text messages revealing an illicit sexual relationship between musician D4vd (David Burke) and 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was later murdered and dismembered. Their communications included discussions of sexual activity, contraception, abortions, and plans to marry, despite the illegal nature of their relationship. Burke, 18, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to Hernandez's death, with her dismembered body found in his Tesla.
- Teen who singer D4vd is accused of killing was pregnant and had abortion, court testimony reveals
Court testimony revealed that Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a teen accused of being killed by singer D4vd, was pregnant and had an abortion more than a year before her death. Text messages between D4vd (David Burke) and Hernandez, shown in court, included an apology from D4vd for 'putting her through this.'
- 14-year-old girl who singer D4vd is accused of killing had abortion, court testimony reveals
Prosecutors revealed new evidence in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez during a preliminary hearing involving singer D4vd. Court testimony indicated that the victim had an abortion.
- Judge to decide if D4vid will stand trial for murder of 14-year-old girl amid doctor testimony
A judge will decide if singer D4vid will face a jury trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after a doctor’s disturbing testimony during a preliminary hearing.
- D4vd preliminary hearing: Autopsy doctor testifies about Celeste Rivas Hernandez fatal injuries as judge considers trial
The doctor who performed the autopsy on 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez detailed her fatal injuries during a preliminary hearing to determine whether singer D4vd should face trial in her death.
- D4vd preliminary hearing: Autopsy doctor testifies about Celeste Rivas Hernandez fatal injuries as judge considers trial
The doctor who performed the autopsy on 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez detailed her fatal injuries during a hearing to determine if singer D4vd should face trial for her killing. The hearing focuses on whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with criminal charges against D4vd.
- D4vd preliminary hearing: Autopsy doctor testifies about Celeste Rivas Hernandez fatal injuries as judge considers trial
The doctor who performed the autopsy on 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez testified about her fatal injuries at a hearing to determine whether singer D4vd should face trial in her death.
- D4vd preliminary hearing: Autopsy doctor testifies about Celeste Rivas Hernandez fatal injuries as judge considers trial
The doctor who performed the autopsy on 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez testified about her fatal injuries during a preliminary hearing to determine if singer D4vd should face trial in her killing.
- Inside D4vd's Preliminary Hearing in Murder Case | Case by Case
Singer-songwriter D4vd faces a preliminary hearing in a murder case involving 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The hearing examines prosecution strategies, defense responses, and evidence to determine if the case proceeds to trial.