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D4vd Murder Charge
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Background
D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is a rising music star who has been charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and unlawfully mutilating a body.
The charges stem from the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in Burke's Tesla in September 2025.
Prosecutors allege that Burke killed Celeste to prevent her from exposing their alleged sexual relationship, which began when she was 13 years old.
Burke has pleaded not guilty to the charges and his attorneys have denied the allegations against him.
The investigation into Celeste's death was delayed due to the severely decomposed state of her remains, which were found in Burke's Tesla after it had been abandoned on a street and taken to a Hollywood impound yard.
The advanced decomposition of Celeste's remains made it difficult for investigators to determine the cause of death and gather forensic evidence.
The passage of time also made it challenging for investigators to gather other types of evidence, such as witness statements and physical evidence.
Despite the challenges, investigators were able to gather enough evidence to charge Burke with murder and other related crimes.
The timeline
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Celeste Rivas Hernandez Last Seen Alive
Celeste Rivas Hernandez was last seen alive on April 23, 2025, before she was allegedly killed by D4vd.[409]
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Celeste's Remains Found
Celeste's remains were reportedly found in D4vd's Tesla in September 2025, after the car had been abandoned on a street and taken to a Hollywood impound yard.[409]
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D4vd Charged With Murder
D4vd was charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and unlawfully mutilating a body, after prosecutors alleged that he killed Celeste to prevent her from exposing their alleged sexual relationship.[409]
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Preliminary Hearing
A preliminary hearing has reportedly been scheduled for July 21, 2026, where prosecutors are expected to begin laying out evidence in the case against D4vd.[409]
Frequently asked
What are the charges against D4vd?
D4vd has been charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and unlawfully mutilating a body.
What is the alleged motive for the crime?
Prosecutors allege that D4vd killed Celeste to prevent her from exposing their alleged sexual relationship.
What is the current status of the case?
The case is ongoing, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for July 21, 2026.
What is D4vd's plea?
D4vd has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
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