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music23 days ago•64 min saved

D4vd Murder Case: 10 Revelations From Rolling Stone’s Probe

Rolling Stone’s report lays out 10 key takeaways from the D4vd case, detailing alleged sexual involvement with a minor, an abortion, troubling text messages, a plan to run away, an intense online relationship with another young woman, a swift breakup with his label, and eerie parallels between his videos and the alleged crime, as prosecutors say D4vd killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez in 2025 and dismembered her body; the case has moved toward trial.

via Yahoo|

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crime23 days ago•48 min saved

D4vd’s Dark Turn: From Gen Z Idol to Alleged Killer

Rolling Stone surveys D4vd (David Burke), a Gen Z pop star whose meteoric rise is shadowed by allegations that he sexually abused 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, stabbed her to death in his Hollywood Hills home, and dismembered her body to cover up the crime. Prosecutors point to a year-long pattern of abuse, a pregnancy and abortion, and a premeditated disposal of evidence in a Tesla; online chats, alter-ego imagery, and other evidence are cited as part of the case. Burke was arrested in April 2025 on charges including first-degree murder and continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, facing life in prison or the death penalty if convicted, with a trial date not yet set.

via Rolling Stone|

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crime-and-courts1 month ago•10 min saved

D4vd Murder Case Deepens as Motive Emerges, Key Details Remain Elusive

During a five-day preliminary hearing, prosecutors revealed a complex relationship between D4vd’s David Burke and 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, including text messages about pregnancy, an abortion, and threats to expose him, which prosecutors cite as a possible motive. No murder weapon was recovered and the exact manner of the killing remains unclear, leaving room for defense arguments like self-defense or crime-of-passion. Burke’s next court date is Aug. 31 for arraignment, with trial timing uncertain; while prosecutors could seek the death penalty, California’s moratorium makes life without parole the likely outcome if convicted.

via Los Angeles Times|

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crime1 month ago•6 min saved

D4vd to stand trial in 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's dismemberment case

Los Angeles prosecutors say pop artist D4vd (David Burke) murdered and dismembered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla trunk. A judge cleared the case for trial on first-degree murder charges, and Burke could face the death penalty amid California’s moratorium, with an Aug. 31 arraignment ahead. The defense points to Celeste’s family allegedly consenting to some contact, while prosecutors cite coercive behavior and threatening messages in the lead-up to the crime.

via Fox News|

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crime-and-justice1 month ago•56 min saved

D4vd murder case advances to trial after judge finds sufficient evidence

A Los Angeles judge ruled there is enough evidence to move forward with the murder case against singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old whose remains were found in Burke’s Tesla. Prosecutors presented graphic photos and text messages at the preliminary hearing to establish probable cause for trial on charges including first-degree murder, lewd acts with a minor, and mutilation of a body. Burke remains held without bail; a post-preliminary arraignment is set for Aug. 31, with a trial possible about 60 days after that date.

via Yahoo|

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crime1 month ago•8 min saved

D4vd Texts Face Scrutiny as Teen’s Murder Heads to Trial

Prosecutors released the final messages between D4vd (David Burke) and Celeste Rivas Hernandez, then a 14-year-old, showing alleged premeditation and efforts to cover up her death after a night when she traveled to his home. Authorities say he traveled to Santa Barbara to discard evidence following her death and that he was charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains; a preliminary hearing found enough evidence to move to trial. Earlier texts also revealed a pregnancy and abortion in their history. The case remains under legal proceedings as more details emerge.

via E! News|

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entertainment1 month ago•4 min saved

D4vd’s Apple Music Profile Hacked as Murder Case Unfolds

D4vd’s Apple Music artist page was hacked over the weekend, adding a track called I Did It and using a Tesla image; the artist, real name David Anthony Burke, is jailed on murder and sexual abuse charges involving a 14-year-old girl named Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The track appears to be a version of an unreleased song called Celeste and has since been removed. The incident sits within a broader pattern of fake or AI-generated tracks impersonating artists on streaming platforms, with platforms like Spotify expanding protections to curb such impersonations.

via BBC|

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crime1 month ago•47 min saved

D4vd murder case uncovers teen Celeste Hernandez's pregnancy before her death

At a preliminary hearing in the D4vd murder case, prosecutors showed iCloud messages indicating 13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was pregnant and had an abortion more than a year before her death. Investigators testified to years of alleged sexual abuse by Burke, who is charged with murder and sexual assault and has pleaded not guilty. The prosecution contends he stabbed and dismembered Hernandez to silence her; defense argues for his innocence as the case proceeds to determine if there is enough evidence for a trial.

via NME|

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crime-and-justice1 month ago•46 min saved

D4vd Texts Surface About Pregnancy and Abortion in LA Hearing

At a Los Angeles preliminary hearing, a detective testified that data from singer D4vd’s phone included private messages with Celeste Rivas Hernandez when she was 13, discussing pregnancy, abortion, and contraception. Prosecutors allege Burke (D4vd) began abusing Celeste around age 13 and later killed her in 2025, with her remains found in Burke’s Tesla. The case includes numerous explicit images; the hearing is to determine probable cause, not guilt, and Burke maintains innocence.

via Yahoo|

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entertainment1 month ago•10 min saved

D4VD Text Messages Trace Tense Path to Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Death

Prosecutors revealed text messages between D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez showing a relationship that began when she was 13, including her abortion and escalating tensions before her death; they allege he killed her in April 2025, dismembered her body, and stored remains in the front trunk of his Tesla until found months later. D4vd was arrested in April 2026 and charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation, with his defense denying the charges.

via E! News|

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courts-and-crime1 month ago•24 min saved

D4VD Texts Surface Abortion Talk as Murder Case Moves Forward

Prosecutors at a preliminary hearing in the D4VD case disclosed recovered text messages between David Burke (D4VD) and Celeste Rivas Hernandez showing she had an abortion in January 2024 when she was 13, as part of a broader case accusing Burke of murdering and dismembering her in 2025. The messages, along with testimony describing alleged child-sex-abuse material and extensive autopsy-DNA evidence, are used to argue the case should proceed to trial, while Burke’s defense raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the death.

via rollingstone.com|

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crime1 month ago•4 min saved

D4vd Murder Case: Texts Reveal Abortions in Teen’s Relationship Across Court Hearing

In Los Angeles, singer D4vd (David Burke) is charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse of a minor, and mutilation after 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found dismembered in the trunk of his Tesla. A preliminary hearing revealed text messages from Celeste’s age 11 to 13 discussing abortion, contraception, and a sexual relationship, alongside images; the medical examiner described fatal penetrating injuries and dismemberment. Prosecutors say he killed her to protect his career, while his lawyers vow to vigorously defend him. The judge will determine if there is probable cause to proceed to trial; there is no jury yet, with proceedings continuing.

via NBC News|

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crime1 month ago•3 min saved

Text Revelations in D4vd Murder Case Highlight Alleged Abuse

During a preliminary hearing, prosecutors presented iCloud texts suggesting 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez—a girl allegedly murdered by singer D4vd (David Burke)—had been pregnant and had abortions, and that Burke began abusing her when she was 11 or 13. Prosecutors say he killed her after she threatened to expose the abuse; Burke pleads not guilty to murder and related sexual-abuse charges as the court weighs whether he should stand trial.

via BBC|

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crime1 month ago•1 min saved

Autopsy Complications Surface in D4vd Teen-Death Case

At a Los Angeles hearing, prosecutors say D4vd (David Burke) killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to silence her from divulging details of their sexual relationship; the autopsy, hindered by decomposition, identified two stab wounds and multiple penetrating injuries, with the body found weeks after death in the trunk of Burke’s Tesla. Burke faces capital murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains and has pleaded not guilty.

via The Guardian|

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crime1 month ago•9 min saved

Forensic Clues Tie D4vd to Teen Victim as Hearing Proceeds

A LAPD criminalist testified that DNA from stains found in D4vd's Hollywood Hills home and on items in the garage matched 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered remains were found in the front trunk of the singer's Tesla, as a preliminary hearing weighs whether he should stand trial on capital murder and related charges, including lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and murder of a witness, along with counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child and mutilation of human remains.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

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