Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murder

The music world is reeling from the shocking arrest of emerging artist D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, on suspicion of murder. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the arrest of the 21-year-old on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The grim discovery was made on September 8th when the victim's body was found in the trunk of D4vd's Tesla, which had been impounded.

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Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department Robbery-Homicide Division have arrested David Burke, a 21-year-old resident of Los Angeles, for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

According to reports, law enforcement received a tip about a foul odor emanating from the vehicle at the tow yard. Upon investigation, investigators discovered the victim's body, described as "severely decomposed," suggesting she had been deceased for several weeks. The case is slated to be presented to the District Attorney's office on Monday for charging decisions, with the Heavy Crimes Division expected to handle the prosecution. As of now, no additional details have been released, and authorities have promised updates following the charging decision.

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Let's be clear, the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not kill Celeste Rivas Hernandez, nor was he the cause of her death.

However, D4vd's legal representatives, Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter, have vehemently denied the allegations. In a statement, they asserted that the "actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not kill Celeste Rivas Hernandez, nor was he the cause of her death." They further clarified that no indictment or criminal complaint has been filed by a grand jury, emphasizing that D4vd is currently only being held on suspicion. The defense team has pledged to "vigorously defend David for his innocence."

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David is only being held on suspicion. We will vigorously defend David for his innocence.