US singer D4vd charged with murder stemming from death of missing teenage girl
Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case.
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Notable Quotes
"A parent's nightmare is a situation where your daughter goes out one night and never comes back."
— Nathan Hochman , Other
"This investigation was driven by a single purpose to secure justice for Celeste Rivas and for those who loved her."
— Nathan Hochman , Other
"The brutal and horrific murder happened last April, when Celeste was last seen entering Burke’s Hollywood Hills home."
— Nathan Hochman , Other
"Celeste was just a child, under 14 years old, when David Burke allegedly engaged in repeated lewd and lascivious sexual relations with her."
— Nathan Hochman , Other
"Let us be clear — the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death."
— David Anthony Burke , Celebrity
"Hochman described the killing as a 'brutal and horrific murder'."
— Nathan Hochman , Other
"Authorities believed the girl went to D4vd’s Hollywood Hills home on April 23, 2025, and 'was never heard from again.'"
— Nathan Hochman , Other
"The actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death."
— David Anthony Burke , Celebrity
"We believe the actual evidence will show David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez, nor was he the cause of her death."
— Blair Berk , Other
"There is physical evidence, and there is forensic and digital evidence, that we intend to present in court to prove these charges beyond a reasonable doubt."
— Nathan Hochman , Other
"We believe the evidence will show that D4vd did not murder Rivas Hernandez and that they would like to be able to have the evidence come into the light of day at the earliest opportunity."
— Blair Berk , Other
"A parent’s nightmare is a situation where your daughter goes out one night and never comes back."
— Nathan Hochman , Other
"The actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death."
— David Anthony Burke , Celebrity
"Celeste was just a child, under 14 years old, when David Burke allegedly engaged in repeated lewd and lascivious sexual relations with her."
— Nathan J. Hochman , Other
Key People
Blair Berk is the attorney representing David Anthony Burke.
Celeste Rivas Hernandez was a 14-year-old girl whose remains were found in D4vd's car.
D4vd, born David Burke, is a 21-year-old Los Angeles resident and singer known for the song 'Romantic Homicide'.
David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, is a charged singer facing multiple criminal charges.
David Burke is the legal name of the alt-pop singer D4vd, charged with killing a teenager.
Jim McDonnell is the Los Angeles police chief who commented on the case.
Nathan Hochman is the Los Angeles County District Attorney.
Nathan J. Hochman is the Los Angeles County District Attorney.
Judge presiding over the arraignment of Ivanna Lisette Ortiz.
Theresa R McGonigle is the judge presiding over the arraignment of David Anthony Burke.
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Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case.
David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other charges related to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in his abandoned Tesla in September 2025.
A detailed timeline outlining the events leading to the charges against D4vd (David Burke) for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, including the discovery of her remains in his Tesla and the subsequent investigation.
David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in his Tesla in September 2025.
D4vd (David Burke) pleaded not guilty to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in his abandoned Tesla in September 2025.
D4vd, known as David Burke, was charged with murder after the decomposed body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in his Tesla in September 2025.
D4vd was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in his Tesla in September 2025.
D4vd has been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in his Tesla in September 2025.
D4vd has been officially charged with first-degree murder after the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in his car in September 2025.
David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, was charged with capital murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in his Tesla in September 2025.
D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, faces first-degree murder and additional charges, including lewd acts with a minor and mutilation of a body, in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
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