Pop vocalist D4vd faces evidentiary hearing in murder of teenage girl
Prosecutors will present witnesses and evidence over three days to show probable cause, while the defense denies D4vd killed or mutilated the teen.
- On Tuesday, a preliminary hearing began in Downtown Los Angeles to determine whether sufficient evidence exists to try singer D4vd, legally named David Burke, for the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
- Prosecutors allege Burke began a sexual relationship with Rivas Hernandez when she was 13, and killed her on April 23, 2025, after she messaged him, "where the victim threatened to expose defendant and destroy his career."
- Evidence presented includes surveillance video and DNA findings linking Burke to the Tesla where Rivas Hernandez's remains were discovered in Hollywood Hills; prosecutors claim he purchased chainsaws and inflatable pools to dismember her.
- Presided over by Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo, the hearing serves as a mini-trial expected to last about four days; defense attorney Blair Berke maintains her client is not responsible for Rivas Hernandez's death.
- Burke has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and unlawful mutilation of human remains; the judge will decide whether evidence meets probable cause to proceed to a jury trial.
87 Articles
87 Articles
Judge to hear evidence against singer D4vd in killing, dismemberment of teen
A judge is set to decide at a hearing that opens Tuesday whether there is enough evidence to put singer D4vd on trial in the killing and dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl who authorities said had threatened to expose their relationship. The hearing will be the first public presentation of evidence against him.
D4vd Faces Potentially 3 Day Hearing in Teen's Killing
An expected three-day hearing is set to begin Tuesday at which a judge is expected to determine if there is sufficient evidence to require singer D4vd to stand trial in connection with the killing of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in the trunk of his Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo is set to hear the case of the 21-year-old singer, whose real name is David Anthony Bu…
Judge to hear evidence against singer D4vd in killing, dismemberment of Celeste Rivas and decide on trial
A judge is set to decide at a hearing that opens Tuesday whether there is enough evidence to put singer D4vd on trial for the killing and dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl.
D4vd Preliminary Hearing Begins: Gruesome Evidence of Stabbing and Chainsaw Dismemberment Unsealed
Musician D4vd faces a crucial preliminary hearing in Los Angeles after prosecutors unsealed horrific allegations regarding the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The high-profile legal battle centres on the D4vd preliminary hearing, which commenced at the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Legal teams examine extensive digital and forensic evidence linked to the Celeste Rivas Hernandez murder case, evaluatin…
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Thomas Bordeaux, Allison Gordon and Kyung Lah, CNN In the 10 months since a girl's severely broken remains were found in d4vd's abandoned car, prosecutors have described with creepy details how they believe the famous singer killed and dismembered the 14-year-old, who The Post The judicial hearing of the d4vd singer begins on Tuesday as chilling details of the case appeared first on KVIA.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 69% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
