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Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Prosecutors say the 21-year-old singer faces life without parole or the death penalty after a grand jury investigation into the teen’s killing.
- On Monday, Los Angeles County prosecutors charged singer D4vd, legal name David Burke, with first-degree murder in the 2025 death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
- In September 2025, the dismembered, decomposed body of Rivas Hernandez was discovered inside a Tesla registered to Burke that had been towed from a Hollywood Hills neighborhood.
- Court documents revealed the remains were "covered with insects and a strong odor of decay," with charges including special circumstances of lying in wait and witness killing.
- Burke pleaded not guilty to all counts on Monday, while his attorneys stated they "will vigorously defend David's innocence" and that he "did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez."
- Prosecutors allege Burke killed Rivas Hernandez to protect his career after she threatened to report their sexual relationship, which prosecutors claim spanned at least one year.
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The case gained momentum last week when D4vd was arrested. Since then, he has officially been considered a suspect.
Singer D4vd Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charges in Death of 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas Hernandez | 🎥 LatestLY
At his April 2026 arraignment, David Burke (D4vd) pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and child abuse charges. Prosecutors allege the 21-year-old killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to protect his rising career. With remains found in his Tesla and special circumstances filed, the 'Romantic Homicide' singer remains held without bail. 🎥 Singer D4vd Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charges in Death of 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
D4vd Enters Not Guilty Plea In Celeste Rivas Hernandez Murder Case As New Details Emerge
CraSH/imageSPACE / MEGA D4vd has entered a not guilty plea in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, setting the stage for a legal battle that has already drawn significant public attention. His plea comes several months after the teen’s remains were found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to the singer. After months of investigation, more details are emerging about the case, including what allegedly led to the teen’s untimely death…
Prosecutor Nathan Hochman details the charges against singer D4vd for the murder of Hispanic teenager; Burke pleaded not guilty to the charges
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