Murder charges against singer D4vd in Los Angeles

Singer D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, is facing capital murder charges in Los Angeles following his arrest in mid-April. He is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were reportedly discovered in the trunk of his Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard.

Burke pleaded not guilty on August 31 to murder, mutilation of human remains, and continuous sexual abuse of a child under age 14. Special circumstance allegations include lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and killing a witness. Following a preliminary hearing in July, a judge ruled there was sufficient evidence to proceed to trial. Burke is currently being held without bail.

The legal proceedings have had secondary impacts, including a lawsuit filed by the victim’s family in late September seeking damages. Additionally, the landlord of Burke’s former Hollywood Hills residence, believed to be the initial crime scene, has struggled to find tenants and reduced monthly rent by 5,000 USD to attract renters.