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Singer d4vd Arrested in Dismemberment Murder Case
17 Apr
Summary
- Singer d4vd arrested for 2025 murder of 14-year-old.
- Victim's dismembered body found in singer's Tesla.
- Singer was target of grand jury murder investigation.
Singer David Burke, professionally known as d4vd, was arrested on suspicion of murder. The 21-year-old faces charges for the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Burke is currently held without bail by the Los Angeles Police Department.
The grand jury investigation began after the grim discovery of Hernandez's remains on September 8, 2025. Her severely decomposed and dismembered body was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered in d4vd's name. The vehicle was located in a Hollywood tow yard.
Authorities responded to reports of a foul odor and discovered the victim's remains in cadaver bags within the car. Celeste Rivas had been reported missing from Lake Elsinore over a year prior to the discovery, last seen on April 5, 2024.
Burke was on his "Withered 2025 World Tour" when the victim's identity was released. He subsequently canceled tour dates, including a show in Seattle, following the identification of Rivas.
