Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to teen’s murder, faces multiple charges

A somber mood has fallen over the music world as US singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, faces serious allegations of murder.

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the actual evidence will show that David did not kill Celeste. we will vigorously defend David’s innocence.

Burke, 21, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The charges extend to murder for financial gain and allegedly killing a witness, painting a grim picture of the events surrounding the teen's disappearance.

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a parent’s nightmare is a situation where your daughter goes out one night and never comes back.

Prosecutors detailed that Hernandez visited Burke's Hollywood Hills home on April 23, 2025, and was never seen again. Her decomposed remains were discovered on September 8 in the front trunk of a Tesla connected to the singer, a discovery that has sent shockwaves through the community and the entertainment industry. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office has outlined charges that include special circumstances, such as lying in wait, financial motive, and silencing a potential witness, highlighting the severity of the case. Burke's defense team has vowed to vigorously defend his innocence, asserting that the evidence will prove he did not kill Celeste. He remains in custody without bail, with the potential for the death penalty looming if convicted.

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My duty is not to fuel speculation. It’s to deliver justice.