D4vd Charged with Murder | Case by Case

The case of rising musician David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, unfolded publicly with Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hawkman's announcement. Described as a parent's nightmare, it involves significant physical, forensic, and digital evidence, though Burke has pleaded not guilty and denies wrongdoing.

Discovery of the Body and Initial Charges

Celeste's decomposed and mutilated body was found in September 2025 in the front trunk of Burke's Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard, prompted by a foul odor noticed by employees. The car was registered to him, quickly linking back. Her family had reported her missing multiple times, including in April 2024, but a year passed before this discovery. The medical examiner's report, released after delay, ruled it a homicide from multiple penetrating injuries to the torso and upper abdomen caused by a sharp object. Charges filed include first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. Prosecutors allege the abuse began in 2023 when Celeste was 13.