U.S. singer D4vd charged with murder over teen girl's death

Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged U.S. singer and social media figure D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered and decomposed remains were found last year in a Tesla registered to him.



The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said that Burke, 21, also faces charges of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 and mutilating a body. District Attorney Nathan Hochman said the murder count includes special-circumstance allegations -- including lying in wait, murder for financial gain and killing a witness -- that could increase potential penalties if Burke is convicted. Prosecutors have not said whether they will seek the death penalty.



"A parent's nightmare is a situation where your daughter goes out one night and never comes back," Hochman said at a news conference announcing the filing. Hochman said authorities contend the girl went to Burke's Hollywood Hills home in the spring of 2025 and "was never heard from again."



Burke was arrested last week by detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department and was being held without bail while prosecutors reviewed the case for filing. His first court appearance and arraignment were expected this week.