US EditionSinger D4vd is arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old girl found dead in his Tesla
Police say the 21-year-old singer is held without bail as prosecutors review evidence in the months-long investigation.
- On Thursday, Los Angeles police arrested 21-year-old singer David Burke, also known as D4vd, on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez; he is held without bail.
- Authorities discovered Hernandez's remains in September 2025 inside a Tesla registered to Burke, finding the body "severely decomposed" and wrapped in bags inside the vehicle.
- Previously secret, the investigation became public in February when subpoenas demanding testimony from Burke's family identified the singer as the probe's target.
- The District Attorney's Office is reviewing evidence to determine whether to file formal charges, with investigators set to present the case on Monday.
- Before his arrest, the Houston-born artist gained popularity on TikTok with his hit "Romantic Homicide," but cancelled his remaining North American and European concerts after the case became public.
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The teenage girl Celeste Rivas had been reported missing while she was 13 years old.
Popular Singer Arrested For Murder After 14-Year-Old’s Body Discovered In Tesla
This has been long expected if you have been following the case. Singer, D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, was arrested in connection with the murder of a 14-year-old girl. Burke’s arrest came over 6 months after the body of the 14-year-old girl was found in the back of his impounded Tesla. Fox News provided the full details on the investigation: Singer David Burke, known as D4vd, was arrested Thursday in connection with the murder of 14-yea…
The musician D4vd has been arrested in connection with the death of a teenager, Celeste Rivas Hernández, whose body was found in the trunk of his Tesla. Rivas Hernández’s body was found in September, a day after what would have been his fifteenth birthday. D4vd’s lawyers, whose real name is David Burke, said they would “strongly defend David’s innocence” and that the evidence in the case would show that he did not murder Rivas Hernández. Current…
Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of the murder of a teenage girl
David Anthony Burke, known by his performer name, D4vd, has been arrested on suspicion of murder of the teenage girl whose remains were found in his car last September. According to The BBC, Burke (21) is being held without bail, and the case will be presented to the District Attorney’s office on Monday. The BBC reports that questions had been mounting since the discovery of the 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s remains in a Hollywood tow ya…
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What to know about singer D4vd's arrest in 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's killing
Seven months after a 14-year-old girl’s body was found in D4vd’s towed SUV, authorities say the alt-pop singer has been arrested on suspicion of killing her. Los Angeles police say detectives arrested the 21-year-old, whose legal name is David Burke,…
Why Did It Take So Long To Arrest d4vd?
Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty “Romantic Homicide” singer d4vd has been arrested in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, marking a major turning point in a case that began in September 2025. dD4vd has been arrested and is being held without bail. In a statement released April 16, the LAPD confirmed that d4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was taken into custody by detectives with the Los Angeles Police De…
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