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Riot Games reportedly pulled D4vd's track "Remember Me" from the Arcane Season 2 Spotify soundtrack after the artist was charged with first‑degree murder; the rest of the soundtrack remains, and Riot allegedly owns the rights to the track, with other brands distancing themselves in the wake of the controversy. A Riot comment was not included in the article at publication.
David Burke, the 21-year-old singer known as D4vd, will undergo a late-June preliminary hearing on murder and sex-abuse charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whom prosecutors say he stabbed, dismembered and disposed of in his garage after a year of alleged abuse; the body was found in the trunk of a Tesla linked to Burke. His defense had sought an immediate hearing but paused as prosecutors provided extensive digital evidence. A status conference is set for June 17, with the full hearing expected to last several days.
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.
The Rivas Hernandez family says they are in indescribable pain and deny rumors that musician D4vd paid them, as prosecutors detail a case in which 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was allegedly murdered and dismembered by David Anthony Burke; Burke faces first-degree murder and other charges, with a potential death penalty, and Celeste’s father and family attorney say they had no contact with Burke or money from him, urging time to grieve amid ongoing legal proceedings.
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.
Prosecutors allege 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was murdered by musician David Burke (D4vd), who stabbed her, stood by as she bled, dismembered her with a chainsaw, and attempted to destroy evidence; investigators say Burke purchased a body bag and inflatable pool and kept her body in the trunk of a Tesla, with the case tied to multiple charges including first-degree murder with special circumstances; Burke is held without bail as a preliminary hearing approaches, and Celeste’s family, through attorney Patrick Steinfeld, described their pain and asked for privacy as authorities cite substantial evidence, including iPhone data and 40 terabytes of information, in the ongoing investigation.
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.
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.
After allegedly killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas at his Hollywood Hills home, rapper D4vd (David Burke) discussed how “losing relationships” inspire his music in a Zach Sang Show interview released days later; prosecutors say Burke ordered a shovel, two chainsaws, a body bag and other items to conceal the crime, and he is charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, lewd acts with a minor and mutilating a body. The case includes details of a relationship with Rivas that began when she was 11 and he was 18, raising questions about motive and safety for the young victim.
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.
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.
Prosecutors allege that musician D4vd (David Burke) murdered a 14-year-old girl he was dating and dismembered her body, storing remains in his Tesla for months. The nine-page memo outlines a timeline from 2022–2025, including travel with the victim, explicit messages about sex and pregnancy, and purchases of body bags and tools. Investigators cite surveillance video and DNA evidence linking him to the crime. The defense sought to seal the memo, but a judge allowed media access, and the preliminary hearing was moved to May 26.
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.
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.
Prosecutors allege D4vd killed and dismembered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, storing remains in his Tesla and carrying out a premeditated sequence that included buying chainsaws, a body bag, and an inflatable pool under a fake name; Celeste and D4vd reportedly met when she was 11 and began a sexual relationship at 13, with authorities noting more than 40 terabytes of digital evidence on his devices and Celeste’s passport card later found in Santa Barbara County. A preliminary hearing is set for May 26 to determine if the case goes to trial.