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David Anthony Burke Faces Murder and Abuse Charges After Pregnancy Texts Revealed

Singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, has been charged in Los Angeles with first‑degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child and unlawful mutilation of human remains. The alleged victim, 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, was killed on or about April 23 2025; her dismembered body was discovered in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to Burke in September 2025.

Prosecutors presented text‑message evidence showing that Celeste became pregnant at age 13 and underwent an abortion in early 2024. The messages also indicate that the sexual relationship began when she was 13 and Burke was 18, and that she feared exposing the abuse. Autopsy testimony confirmed death from multiple stabbing wounds to the upper body. Burke has pleaded not guilty and the preliminary hearing continues to determine if the case will proceed to trial.

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Celeste Rivas Hernandez · David Anthony Burke · Detective Corey Farrell · Dr. Grant Ho · Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman · Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office · Los Angeles, California · Tesla Model S (registered to Burke)

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