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Grief Deepens as Prosecutors Reveal Dismemberment Details in Celeste Rivas Case
crime2 months ago

Grief Deepens as Prosecutors Reveal Dismemberment Details in Celeste Rivas Case

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.

Prosecutors reveal grisly steps in D4vd murder case
crime2 months ago

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.

Prosecutors accuse D4vd of killing a teen to silence her, citing abuse allegations
crime2 months ago

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.

D4vd charged with murder in death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, body found in Tesla trunk
crime2 months ago

D4vd charged with murder in death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, body found in Tesla trunk

D4vd (David Burke) has been charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, including lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and murder of a witness, in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The medical examiner ruled the cause of death as multiple penetrating injuries and homicide. Rivas Hernandez’s dismembered body was found in Burke’s Tesla trunk in the Hollywood Hills; Burke pleaded not guilty and remains in custody as prosecutors weigh the death penalty.

D4VD charged in high-profile murder case, pleads not guilty
entertainment2 months ago

D4VD charged in high-profile murder case, pleads not guilty

R4VD (David Burke) faces first-degree murder charges, plus lewd acts with a minor and mutilating a body, in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her dismembered body was found in the trunk of Burke’s abandoned car; he was arraigned and pleaded not guilty. The murder charges include special circumstances that could carry the death penalty, though prosecutors have not said whether they will seek it. The case details remain under investigation with limited public information on the autopsy or cause of death.