Singer D4vd was charged Monday with the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposing body was found in the trunk of his abandoned Tesla. The 21-year-old, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, could face the death penalty for the “brutal and gruesome murder”.D4vd was charged with first degree murder, lewd and lascivious acts and mutilation of a body with a person under 14 years of age. His attorney entered not guilty pleas on his behalf to all charges, and the judge said he would remain without bail.According to recent reports from TMZ, the singer has reportedly been booked into the Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail while awaiting trial. The report cites law enforcement sources as saying that the artist was taken late Monday and is in a segregated unit due to his public profile.D4vd was earlier arrested by Los Angeles police on suspicion of involvement in the minor’s death. Authorities alleged that the victim was killed with a “sharp instrument” and then dismembered after threatening to reveal their sexual relationship. This would incriminate him and jeopardize his music career.Taking a look at D4vd’s social media pages around the date of April 23, 2025, the same day prosecutors allege he killed Celeste, the singer’s TikTok page features a series of posts celebrating his new music and his debut studio album, ‘Withered’. He also toured his music until his decomposed body was found in 2 bags, sitting in his Tesla for days until the police found him on September 8, 2025. After the discovery of the body, he canceled his tour and his appearances at several festivals were cancelled.After the murder allegation, D4vd has been banned from Twitch. They have also taken to social media to post old videos that netizens see with Celeste. Many have also demanded that his music be removed from various streaming platforms amid the murder investigation.The case remains under investigation and is expected to go to trial soon.
