David Burke

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.

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.

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.

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.

Six high-profile criminal cases are being heard this week, including murder charges against singer D4vd, extradition efforts for Andrew and Tristan Tate, and trials for a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her three children and a man charged in the 2022 attack on author Salman Rushdie.

Six high-profile criminal cases are in court this week, including murder charges against singer D4vd, extradition proceedings for Andrew and Tristan Tate, and trials for a Massachusetts woman who killed her three children and a man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie. Additional cases involve a school shooter's sentencing and a murder case linked to Tupac Shakur's 1996 death.

Six high-profile criminal cases are in court this week, including murder charges against singer D4vd, extradition battles for Andrew and Tristan Tate, and a trial for the man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie. Other cases involve a Massachusetts woman charged with killing her three children and a man linked to Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder.

Explosive text messages between Celeste Rivas and D4vd revealed she threatened to ruin his career the day before her murder. The messages were presented in court during D4vd's preliminary hearing for Rivas' murder.

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.

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.

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.'

The doctor who performed the autopsy on 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez testified about her fatal injuries, including two sharp force wounds, during a hearing to determine if singer D4vd (David Burke) should face trial. The body was found dismembered and decomposing in a Tesla trunk in Hollywood Hills, with the defense suggesting alternative causes of death like overdose.

An autopsy doctor will testify in a hearing to determine if singer D4vd faces trial for the homicide of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The autopsy found her death was caused by penetrating wounds, with prosecutors alleging he sexually abused her and later killed her. The body was discovered dismembered and decomposing in a Tesla towed from the Hollywood Hills months after her death.

An autopsy doctor will testify at a hearing to determine if singer D4vd (David Burke) faces trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The autopsy found penetrating wounds caused her death, and prosecutors allege Burke sexually abused her before stabbing her. Burke has pleaded not guilty, and the defense may challenge the forensic evidence due to uncertain language in the report.

D4vd's lawyers challenged police during a preliminary hearing over insufficient DNA testing on chain saws and a Tesla car linked to the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The defense argued that DNA from others could have been on the chain saws, despite initial tests showing no blood presence, while prosecutors maintained the suspect's DNA would dominate testing at the residence.

Celeste Rivas' undergarments were discovered with her body in D4vd’s Tesla. The clothing was revealed during a preliminary hearing for David Burke, accused of her murder, with LAPD criminalist Lisa Lahendro describing evidence presented.

Singer D4vd's preliminary hearing continued in Los Angeles, where prosecutors presented testimony linking him to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. A criminalist testified about blood and an odor found in a Tesla. D4vd has pleaded not guilty to murder and child abuse charges.

Singer D4vd, real name David Burke, allegedly continued profiting from his Interscope music deal months after the murder of Celeste Rivas. He appeared in court for a preliminary hearing in the case.

Singer D4vd (David Burke) faces charges of murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains in the death of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors presented a body camera video where Burke claimed he met the girl once and did not know her age, while evidence included photos of her dismembered body found in a Tesla registered to him.

A judge will determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial against singer D4vd (David Burke) for the alleged killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors claim he stabbed her multiple times and dismembered her body in his Hollywood Hills garage, while his defense argues he is not responsible for her death.

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.

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, 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.

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 David Burke, known as d4vd, was arrested in September 2025 on suspicion of murder after the body of a 14-year-old girl was discovered in the trunk of his Tesla. The incident is being investigated as a potential homicide.

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.

21-year-old Houston-born singer David Burke, known as D4vd, was arrested following a secret LA County grand jury investigation into the discovery of a 14-year-old girl's decomposed body in his car.