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Singer Arrested for Dismemberment Murder Seven Months Later
17 Apr
Summary
- Artist D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
- Teen's dismembered body found in artist's impounded Tesla trunk in September 2025.
- Arrest made seven months after the discovery of the body, following a months-long investigation.
Platinum-selling artist David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, was arrested on Thursday, April 16, 2026, on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. This arrest follows a seven-month investigation initiated after the discovery of the teen's severely decomposed and dismembered body in the trunk of Burke's impounded Tesla in September 2025.
Law enforcement sources confirmed Burke was taken into custody without incident at his Hollywood Hills residence. The discovery of the Tesla, which had a "foul odor" and attracted flies, led detectives to find the teen's remains in sealed bags. The investigation maintained a low profile, with authorities obtaining court orders to seal autopsy findings.
Burke's legal team vehemently denied the allegations, stating that evidence will prove his innocence and that he has only been detained on suspicion, not charged. Meanwhile, the District Attorney's office announced it would review the case presented on Monday, April 20, 2026, to determine if charges will be filed.
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who had been reported missing by her family in Lake Elsinore, was identified by friends and family. Reports suggest she had been dating someone named 'David' prior to her death, and similarities in tattoos have been noted between Rivas and Burke. The investigation is ongoing, with a filing decision expected next week.
