David Anthony Burke to stand trial for murder of 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

David Anthony Burke Celeste Rivas Hernandez murder trial Tesla Los Angeles

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo found probable cause after a five‑day preliminary hearing (July 20‑27) that evidence was sufficient to move the case to trial. The charges against indie‑pop singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, include first‑degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child and unlawful mutilation of human remains. Prosecutors presented forensic photographs, crime‑scene evidence and extensive text‑message logs showing the victim, 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, began a relationship with Burke when she was 12, turned sexual at 13, and later threatened to expose the relationship. Her dismembered remains were discovered in September 2025 inside the trunk of Burke’s Tesla. Special circumstances cited are lying in wait, financial gain and murder of a witness. The district attorney’s office is considering seeking the death penalty. Burke is scheduled for arraignment on August 31, 2025 and will remain held without bail.

Entities

Apple Music · Celeste Rivas Hernandez · David Anthony Burke · Judge Charlaine Olmedo · Los Angeles · Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman · Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office · Los Angeles County Jail · Los Angeles District Attorney · Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman · Los Angeles Superior Court · Tesla (registered to Burke)

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 16 SOURCES] David Anthony Burke has pleaded not guilty and is held without bail pending a preliminary hearing. www.ibtimes.co.uk · www.nme.com · spuc.org.uk · mynewsla.com · jack1065.com · +8 more
[● 13 SOURCES] David Anthony Burke faces charges of first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. www.ibtimes.co.uk · www.nme.com · spuc.org.uk · mynewsla.com · jack1065.com · +5 more
[● 8 SOURCES] D4vd's Apple Music artist page was compromised and a fake track titled “I Did It…” appeared. www.ibtimes.co.uk · www.nme.com · www.bangordailynews.com · www.notiulti.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Prosecutors allege Burke began a sexual relationship with Celeste when she was 13 and murdered her after she threatened to expose it. www.ibtimes.co.uk · jack1065.com · www.bangordailynews.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 13‑14, was found dead inside a Tesla registered to David Anthony Burke, with remains discovered at a Los Angeles tow yard. www.ibtimes.co.uk · jack1065.com · wixx.com · www.nme.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The fake track contained lyrics referencing Celeste Rivas Hernandez. www.ibtimes.co.uk · www.nme.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The fake song spread widely on TikTok, X and Reddit within hours of appearing on the Apple Music page. www.ibtimes.co.uk · www.nme.com · www.notiulti.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Apple Music confirmed the account had been hacked and the fake song was removed. www.ibtimes.co.uk · www.nme.com · foxync.com · thatgrapejuice.net
[● 5 SOURCES] The song contained lyrics referencing Celeste Rivas Hernandez and appeared to confess to her murder. www.nme.com · foxync.com · thatgrapejuice.net · www.ibtimes.co.uk
[● 6 SOURCES] The fake track’s cover art displayed the Tesla registered to David Anthony Burke, where Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s body was found. www.nme.com · thatgrapejuice.net · www.ibtimes.co.uk
[● 6 SOURCES] The fake track was removed after being identified as unauthentic. www.nme.com · foxync.com · thatgrapejuice.net · www.ibtimes.co.uk
[● 8 SOURCES] Prosecutors presented evidence such as text messages, photos, and purchases of tools linking Burke to the murder. www.nme.com · mynewsla.com · www.ibtimes.co.uk · jack1065.com · www.vanityfair.com · +1 more