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crime24 days ago•2 min saved

D4vd’s Alleged Online Connection to Celeste Sparks Murder Case Details

Prosecutors say D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez first connected online in 2022; their relationship reportedly became sexual in 2023 when Celeste was 13 and D4vd was 18, with ongoing sexual contact after a supposed breakup. Authorities allege he lured her to his Los Angeles home, murdered her in late April 2025, dismembered her, and kept remains in the trunk of his Tesla for months, making the sexual nature of the relationship a central motive. The story is developing as court proceedings unfold.

via Showbiz Cheat Sheet|

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crime26 days ago•7 min saved

Gruesome court filings reveal D4vd murder of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez, shocking her family

Prosecutors allege rising musician D4vd killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after an abusive relationship, dismembered her with a chainsaw, and disposed of the body in his Tesla trunk; a nine-page filing also details years of abuse and efforts to destroy evidence, including removing two fingers to erase a tattoo. The victim’s family says they are shocked by the grisly details, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 26.

via Los Angeles Times|

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crime27 days ago•9 min saved

D4vd Case: Unclear Pregnancy Status Emerges as Prosecutors Detail a Gruesome Murder

An updated death certificate for Celeste Rivas Hernandez leaves unclear whether she was pregnant at the time of death, while prosecutors reveal explicit texts between 18-year-old D4vd and the 13-year-old Celeste about sex, pregnancy and abortion. D4vd is charged with first-degree murder, sex crimes, and mutilating a body after allegedly stabbing Celeste and dismembering her, then attempting to burn or conceal evidence; Celeste’s remains were found in his Tesla. Investigators linked him to the crime through purchases (chainsaws, body bag, inflatable pool) placed under a fake name and DNA evidence in his garage, with Celeste’s passport card later found in Santa Barbara County. A preliminary hearing is set for May 26 to determine if he goes to trial. Prosecutors also say a large amount of child sexual abuse material was discovered on his devices. The family has asked for privacy as the case progresses.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

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crime-us-news27 days ago•6 min saved

D4vd Hit with Murder Charges After Teen's Body Found in His Tesla

US singer D4vd (David Burke) has been charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse of a minor, and mutilation after prosecutors allege he killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and dismembered her remains, with investigators tracing online purchases—including chainsaws and body disposal gear—as part of a cover-up; authorities say she was lured to his Hollywood Hills home and her body was found in his Tesla, last driven by him. He pleads not guilty as a detailed court filing sheds new light on the case and delays a preliminary hearing.

via BBC|

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crime27 days ago•4 min saved

Prosecutors lay out evidence in D4vd murder case involving Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Prosecutors in Los Angeles detail a case against D4vd (David Anthony Burke), charging him with first‑degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a minor, and unlawful mutilation after 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was killed, dismembered, and her remains found in a Tesla trunk. They allege a sexual relationship began when she was 11 and continued in various forms, that Burke attempted to cover up the crime to protect his career, and that evidence including DNA, texts, and purchases will be presented at a May 1 preliminary hearing.

via USA Today|

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crime27 days ago•34 min saved

Prosecutors reveal grisly steps in D4vd murder case

Los Angeles County prosecutors detail how indie-pop artist D4vd—David Burke—allegedly stabbed his 14-year-old girlfriend Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death, then dismembered the body with a chainsaw and disposed of remains in a cadaver bag in the trunk of a Tesla, after buying a pool and gear under a fake name; they say jealousy over her threats to expose him spurred the crime, and Burke has pleaded not guilty as the case proceeds.

via Yahoo|

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legal28 days ago•16 min saved

D4vd Allegedly Murdered Teen; DA Filing Details Dismemberment Plan

Prosecutors in Los Angeles detail in a nine-page filing how D4vd allegedly killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez on April 23, 2025, then dismembered and disposed of her body after threats to end his career. The DA outlines a trail of purchases—shovel, two chainsaws, a body bag, heavy-duty bags, and a blue inflatable pool—made under the alias Victoria Mendez to destroy evidence, with Hernandez’s remains later found in an impounded Tesla. D4vd is charged with first-degree murder and continuous sexual abuse and faces possible life in prison or the death penalty, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 26, 2026.

via Deadline|

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crime28 days ago•41 min saved

Prosecutors accuse D4vd of killing a teen to silence her, citing abuse allegations

Prosecutors in Los Angeles allege that singer D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez multiple times and then dismembered her body in his garage with chain saws to silence her after she threatened to reveal their relationship; the court filing describes text messages showing a sexual relationship and alleged child sexual abuse images, and says the body was later found decomposing in a Tesla in the Hollywood Hills. Burke has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and related counts and could face the death penalty, though his defense has denied responsibility. A preliminary hearing set for May 26 will determine whether there is probable cause to proceed to trial.

via Yahoo|

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crime28 days ago•15 min saved

D4vd Faces Murder Charge Over Teen's Death Linked to Car Discovery

Prosecutors say singer D4vd (David Burke) stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to silence her, with authorities later finding her dismembered body inside Burke’s car; Burke has been charged with murder and appeared in a Los Angeles court as the investigation continues.

via AP News|

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crime28 days ago•3 min saved

LA Courts Preview High-Profile Murder Cases Involving D4vd and Reiner

LA courts reopen two high-profile murder cases: D4vd (David Burke) faces a status and potential preliminary hearing in the Celeste Rivas Hernandez case amid a massive evidence haul, while Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to his parents’ deaths as his pretrial hearing is delayed to September while investigators continue gathering material.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

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music1 month ago•15 min saved

D4vd Shelved as Label Drops Him and Collabs Pull Their Tracks

Rolling Stone reports that D4vd was quietly dropped by Interscope last year; after his arrest for first-degree murder in Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death, Universal Music Group has helped collaborators remove their songs from streaming platforms—Kali Uchis pulled “Crashing,” with Holly Humberstone, Laufey, and Damiano David following—while Spotify and Apple Music face petitions to remove his music. YouTube has demonetized his account; D4vd has pleaded not guilty. Because the label’s deal was licensing rather than ownership, UMG may not own his catalog, and the industry is under pressure to act amid ongoing legal proceedings.

via Rolling Stone|

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crime1 month ago•184 min saved

Lake Elsinore Teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez: d4vd Charged in Her Murder

A 14-year-old Lake Elsinore girl, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, was found dead and dismembered in the Tesla of alt-pop singer d4vd. David Burke (d4vd) was arrested and arraigned in April 2026 on first‑degree murder charges with special circumstances that could invoke the death penalty. Prosecutors allege a prolonged sexual relationship and abuse of Celeste lasting from 2023 to 2024, with her death described as involving multiple penetrating injuries and even severed fingers per autopsy findings. Celeste’s family mourns privately, while the defense says Burke is innocent and will present evidence to that effect. The case has drawn attention to the vulnerable experiences of minors around celebrity in Southern California.}

via CNN|

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crime1 month ago•3 min saved

Hearing Set to Unveil Evidence in D4vd Murder Case

In Los Angeles, a judge scheduled a May 1 preliminary evidentiary hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to try singer D4vd (David Burke) for the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with prosecutors promising to disclose a large amount of evidence, including digital data and alleged child abuse material, and defense seeking access to sensitive materials as part of the expedited process.

via PBS|

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crime1 month ago•4 min saved

D4vd faces murder charge as prosecutors reveal massive cache of alleged child abuse images on iCloud

Los Angeles prosecutors disclosed that singer D4vd (David Burke) has an eight-terabyte iCloud account containing a ‘significant amount’ of child sexual abuse images, disclosed as he is charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse and mutilation in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Investigators are also compiling 20–30 terabytes of raw data from multiple devices for the defense, while Celeste’s death is ruled a homicide. Burke’s lawyers deny involvement and request more discovery; access to the sensitive images is restricted to a clean computer, and court cameras were denied for upcoming hearings with further proceedings scheduled.

via NBC News|

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crime1 month ago•44 min saved

D4vd murder case: prosecutors cite large stash of child pornography as charges move forward

Prosecutors told a Los Angeles judge that D4vd (David Burke) had a significant amount of child pornography on his iCloud as he faces first-degree murder charges in the death and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez; Burke pleaded not guilty. Investigators gathered more than 20 terabytes of data and obtained a court‑authorized wiretap, with a status hearing and a May 1 preliminary hearing scheduled. The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide from multiple penetrating injuries, and Burke could face the death penalty if convicted depending on the case's prosecution decisions.

via Yahoo|

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