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us-news29 days ago•397 min saved

Parents sue D4vd for wrongful death in teen Celeste's murder

Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s parents filed a Los Angeles County civil lawsuit against rapper/singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) and his associates, alleging wrongful death and negligence in the 14‑year‑old’s death. The suit, which names Burke’s mother, managers, and his publishing/merchandising companies as defendants, accuses Burke of abusing his position to control Celeste and of trafficking, sexual abuse and other crimes tied to their relationship. Celeste’s remains were found in the front trunk of Burke’s Tesla in 2025; Burke has been charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 and unlawful mutilation and has pleaded not guilty. The parents say Burke sent an Uber to pick Celeste up the night she died, describe ongoing manipulation, and, this week, asked for the death penalty; the civil case seeks damages and a jury trial.

via NBC News|

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courts-and-crime1 month ago•20 min saved

Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Parents Sue D4vd Over Death, Claim Abuse, Trafficking, and Negligence

Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s parents filed a new civil suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court accusing D4vd (David Burke) and his circle of negligence and wrongdoing, alleging he sexually abused their daughter when she was a minor, murdered her in 2025, and hid her remains in the trunk of his Tesla; the suit also targets Burke’s mother, his Mogul Vision managers, and a security guard for enabling or failing to protect her, seeks unspecified damages (potential triple damages for exploitation), and urges the DA to pursue the death penalty, though that decision rests with prosecutors.

via Rolling Stone|

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crime1 month ago•3 min saved

Parents urge capital punishment in D4vd murder trial

The family of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez urges California’s death penalty if D4vd is convicted of her murder; California has a temporary ban on executions, while Burke pleads not guilty in the criminal case. The parents have filed a civil lawsuit seeking damages for wrongful death, alleging Burke exploited the minor and enabled abuse; Burke's representation has shifted to a public defender and the trial is moved to next year.

via BBC|

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entertainment1 month ago•4 min saved

Family Pushes for Death Penalty for D4vd in Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case

The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez is urging prosecutors to seek the death penalty for rapper D4vd in connection with her murder and alleged underage relationship; while he faces potential life in prison if convicted, the DA must decide whether to pursue capital punishment, a decision that could make this a landmark case in the music world.

via HotNewHipHop|

#celeste-rivas-hernandez #d4vd #death-penalty

crime1 month ago•7 min saved

Family sues D4vd over teen's death tied to alleged abuse

Celeste Rivas Hernández's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) and his companies, alleging a years-long sexual relationship with Celeste starting when she was 13 and that Burke killed her in 2025 to cover up the abuse, later dismembering her body to conceal evidence; the suit seeks damages from Burke's businesses, managers, his mother, and a security guard, while prosecutors allege murder and the family calls for the death penalty if convicted. Burke has pleaded not guilty and a trial is scheduled for next year.

via Los Angeles Times|

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us-crime1 month ago•2 min saved

Family urges death penalty as D4vd faces Celeste Rivas Hernandez murder trial

Family of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez is urging the death penalty for D4vd (David Burke), who is on trial for her murder and dismemberment, with prosecutors alleging he stabbed Celeste and severed her limbs to hide a sexual relationship that began when he was 18 and she was 13; Celeste's body was found in the trunk of Burke’s Tesla in a Los Angeles tow yard in 2025. Burke has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, lewd acts with a minor, and mutilating a body, and a trial date has not yet been set after his defense team recently withdrew.

via theguardian.com|

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entertainment1 month ago•52 min saved

D4vd’s Dad Sells Houston Home and Takes $138k Loan Ahead of Trial

D4vd's father, Dawud Burke, sold a Houston three-bedroom home for about $229,000 and secured a $138,000 loan on another Houston property as the singer faces a murder case and has been declared indigent, leading to the withdrawal of his high-profile legal team in the Celeste Rivas case. Burke reportedly lives in Hempstead, Texas, and TMZ notes the transactions come amid questions about funding the defense, though a direct link to legal costs has not been established.

via yahoo.com|

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us-news1 month ago•392 min saved

Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez seeks death penalty for D4vd in LA murder case

The family of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered remains were found in the trunk of D4vd’s Tesla, urged that David Burke face the death penalty as he stands trial for murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of remains in Los Angeles. They issued the statement on what would have been her 16th birthday, recounting a relationship Burke reportedly began with Celeste when she was 13 and that she had abortions, while Burke has pleaded not guilty and recently changed lawyers.

via NBC News|

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us-news1 month ago•28 min saved

Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s family urges death penalty for D4vd as birthday nears

Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s family, in an exclusive statement, urged that D4vd (David Burke) face the death penalty for the murder and dismemberment of the 14-year-old, on the eve of what would have been her 16th birthday. Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman has not yet decided whether to pursue the death penalty or life imprisonment as Burke faces trial, with authorities detailing the grave nature of the crime and the body found in Burke’s Tesla.

via New York Post|

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courts-and-crime1 month ago•16 min saved

D4VD's Bid for Public Defense Draws Wealth Bias Scrutiny

In Los Angeles, Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s family claims D4VD (David Burke) should not receive a public defender, arguing Burke is wealthy (5+ billion streams, 16 million monthly listeners, and ownership of multiple companies) and thus should pay private counsel. Burke is charged with murder, continuous sexual assault of a minor under 14, and unlawful dismemberment, and the LA County Public Defender’s Office says he is eligible for representation. A judge indicated there’s enough evidence to move toward trial while decisions on defense funding proceed.

via Rolling Stone|

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crime1 month ago•4 min saved

D4vd switches to public defender in high-profile teen-murder case

Singer D4vd has replaced his private defense team with the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office as he faces charges of murdering, dismembering and sexually assaulting a teenage fan. The switch, granted ahead of a hearing, comes as prosecutors pursue a case that could bring life without parole or the death penalty; a next hearing is set for Oct. 19 and the prosecution says the change in counsel will not alter its readiness to proceed.

via Los Angeles Times|

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courts-and-crime1 month ago•19 min saved

D4vd Pleads Not Guilty, Switches to Public Defender in Teen Murder Case

D4vd pleaded not guilty to charges including sexually abusing a 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, murdering her, dismembering her body, and concealing the remains in the trunk of his Tesla; he replaced high-profile defense lawyers with Los Angeles County public defenders. A judge denied a delay and scheduled the next hearing for Oct. 19, with no trial date yet.

via Rolling Stone|

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crime1 month ago•3 min saved

D4vd’s defense shifts to public lawyers amid high-profile murder case

Celebrity lawyers for US singer D4vd have withdrawn, and the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office will represent him in the murder case involving 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Burke, 21, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, mutilation of a body and child sexual abuse; prosecutors allege he killed Hernandez after years of alleged abuse and threatened to reveal his relationship with a minor. A pre-trial hearing is set for Oct. 19, and the DA said the lawyer switch could delay proceedings or require additional review, though prosecutors are ready to proceed. The case includes special circumstances that could carry a death penalty if convicted.

via BBC|

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crime1 month ago•6 min saved

D4vd switches to public defender as murder case advances over 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

After his private lawyers withdrew, singer D4vd (David Burke) is now represented by a public defender ahead of his second arraignment on murder with special circumstances, sexual abuse of a minor under 14, and unlawful mutilation in the death and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in the trunk of his Tesla. The arraignment proceeded as scheduled; the DA is prepared to go to trial and may seek the death penalty, though California’s moratorium complicates that option. A judge refused to delay the hearing, and Celeste’s family criticized the switch to public counsel amid ongoing investigations; next court date is Oct. 19 with trial potentially starting within months.

via ABC7 New York|

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crime1 month ago•25 min saved

D4vd Faces Murder Charge as Private Counsel Departures Shake Case

Singer D4vd (David Burke) loses his private lawyers and pleads not guilty again in the murder case involving 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in his car; he was arraigned in Los Angeles on charges tied to her death.

via AP News|

#arraignment #celeste-rivas-hernandez #crime