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Singer D4vd Charged in Teen Girl's Gruesome Murder
22 Apr
Summary
- Autopsy confirmed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas died of multiple stab wounds.
- Singer D4vd, David Burke, faces murder and child abuse charges.
- Victim's body was found dismembered in bags inside the singer's car.

Singer David Burke, known as D4vd, has been charged with murder and sexual abuse of a child following the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas. An autopsy report, unsealed on Wednesday, determined Rivas died from multiple stab wounds. The Los Angeles County medical examiner's report detailed two penetrating wounds to the torso.
Authorities allege Burke used a sharp instrument to kill Rivas and dismember her body. Her remains were found decomposed in multiple bags inside the front trunk of Burke's Tesla. Rivas was last seen alive on April 23, 2025, when she reportedly visited Burke's Hollywood Hills home.
Burke pleaded not guilty to the charges against him and is currently being held without bail. He faces potential penalties including life in prison without parole or the death penalty if convicted.