Murder charges are expected to be filed against singer D4vd (born David Burke) in the 2025 death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The Los Angeles D.A. is expected to announce an indictment on Monday, April 20.
D4vd was arrested on Tuesday, April 14, at a $17,000-a-month rental house formerly owned by actress Sandra Bullock.
The 21-year-old “Romantic Homicide” singer is being held in the LA County Men’s Central jail without bond.
On September 8, 2025, Celeste’s badly decomposed remains were found in 2 trash bags in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to D4vd. The car was parked around the corner and down the street from D4vd’s rental house in the Hollywood Hills.
D4vd was on tour when Celeste’s body was found. He continued to tour until venues canceled his shows and offered ticket refunds.
Interscope Records scrubbed D4vd from the company’s website and returned his masters to him.
Sources told ABC News D4vd’s arrest is based on evidence and probable cause that was developed over 7 months.
That evidence might include proof that D4vd groomed Celeste after meeting the then-12-year-old girl on Roblox.
In a text message to a friend, Celeste allegedly revealed she “bled” after having intimate relations with D4vd.
The LAPD says their case against D4vd is “airtight.” However, celebrity attorney Mark Geragos claims the police “jumped the gun” and D4vd could walk free this week if no charges are filed.
D4vd was named as a suspect in the case in November 2025.
The singer’s high-powered attorney, Blair Berk, has represented Hollywood stars including Lindsey Lohan, Mel Gibson, Britney Spears, Harvey Weinstein and Kanye West.
According to sources, D4vd’s father, Dawud Burke, works for a Houston, Texas law firm that has links to Blair Berk.
Dawud Burke is not an attorney, but he has legal experience working for law firms.
His employer’s connection to D4vd’s defense attorney might be a conflict of interest.
