**Singer D4vd Faces Grave Charges in Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case**
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In a shocking criminal case, David Burke, known professionally as D4vd, is facing serious charges related to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The 21-year-old musician has been accused of murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. These allegations stem from an incident that took place on April 23, 2025, and have sent ripples of horror through the community.
According to court documents presented by prosecutors, Burke allegedly engaged in a violent altercation with Rivas shortly before her tragic death. It has been reported that the two had a lengthy argument linked to Burke’s relationships with other women just one day before the fatal incident. Prosecutors claim that Rivas had threatened to publicly expose damaging details about their relationship, which Burke allegedly feared would end his career.
The preliminary hearing brief reveals that Burke had summoned Rivas to his Hollywood Hills residence after picking her up via Uber. She arrived at approximately 10:10 p.m. The timeline suggested by prosecutors indicates that by 10:30 p.m., Burke was already sending text messages to Rivas, asking about her whereabouts, despite her being deceased at that point.
Following the alleged murder, Burke reportedly drove away at around 11:30 p.m., texting and calling Rivas in what prosecutors claim was a premeditated attempt to cover his tracks. In a further attempt to destroy evidence, Burke allegedly travelled to Santa Barbara, where he sought to dispose of Rivas’ belongings. On the following day, he continued his attempts to communicate with her, sending multiple unanswered texts.
Rivas’ dismembered remains were discovered in the front trunk of Burke’s Tesla on September 8, 2025. Authorities found her severely decomposed head and torso in one bag and her limbs in another. Notably, investigators also found that two fingers from Rivas’ left hand were missing, leading to further allegations that Burke had used a chainsaw to dismember her body after placing it in an inflatable pool.
Prosecutors also highlighted the disturbing nature of Burke and Rivas’ relationship. It is alleged that Burke first met Rivas when she was only 11 years old and that their alleged sexual relationship began in November 2023, when she was 13 and he was 18. These revelations have sparked outrage and concern among the public, who are demanding accountability in this tragic case.
Burke now faces a potential life sentence without the possibility of parole or even the death penalty, although the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has not yet made a determination regarding the latter option. His legal team, comprising attorneys Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter, has asserted that Burke “was not the cause” of Rivas’ death, vowing to mount a vigorous defence in his upcoming trial.
The preliminary hearing for Burke is scheduled to take place on May 26, 2025. As the case unfolds, many are closely watching how the legal proceedings will address the many disturbing aspects of this tragic story, from the nature of the relationship between the accused and the victim to the chilling details surrounding Rivas’ untimely demise.
The community remains in shock, grappling with the implications of such a severe crime, as they await further developments in the legal proceedings against D4vd. This case underscores the urgent need for conversations around youth protection, relationships, and the devastating consequences that can arise from them.