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Singer d4vd Charged in Killing of 14-Year-Old Girl

David Anthony Burke, known as d4vd, faces charges including murder and dismemberment in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 31, 2026, 10:16 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 31, 2026, 9:54 a.m. ETUpdated Sep 8, 2026, 8:22 p.m. ET
David Anthony Burke, the singer known as d4vd, has been in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, according to reports from kesq.com and kjlhradio.com. The charges include first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and mutilating human remains, as reported by kesq.com and kjlhradio.com. The case is at the charging stage and remains undecided; Burke has not been tried and is presumed innocent. Prosecutors allege that Burke killed and dismembered Hernandez to prevent her from disclosing details about their relationship, according to kesq.com. The charges were filed by the 's office, as reported by kesq.com and kjlhradio.com, though wdez.com reported the filing was in . If convicted, Burke faces , according to kesq.com. The case was investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department and the US Marshals, kesq.com reported. The charges are allegations, and the case has not been resolved.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 31, 2026, 1:55 p.m. ET

    Singer d4vd Charged with Murder of Teenage Girl

    David Anthony Burke, the singer known as d4vd, has been charged in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, according to reports from kesq.com and wdez.com. The charges were announced on August 31, 2026.

    Burke is charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and mutilating human remains, as reported by kesq.com. Prosecutors allege he killed and dismembered Hernandez to prevent her from disclosing details about their relationship, according to kesq.com. These are allegations, and Burke has not been tried, so he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

    The Los Angeles Police Department and US Marshals are investigating, as reported by kesq.com.

    If convicted, Burke faces life in prison or the death penalty, according to kesq.com. The case is at the charging stage, and no trial has occurred, so the outcome remains undecided.

  2. Aug 31, 2026, 10:16 a.m. ETFirst report

    Singer d4vd Charged with Murder of Teenage Girl

    David Anthony Burke, the singer known as d4vd, has been charged in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney. The charges include first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and mutilating human remains, as reported by kesq.com.

    Prosecutors allege Burke killed and dismembered Hernandez to prevent her from disclosing details about their relationship, kesq.com reported. The case is being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department and the US Marshals.

    Burke has been charged but not tried; charges are allegations and he is presumed innocent. If convicted, he could face life in prison or the death penalty, according to kesq.com.

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Revision history

  1. Version 39 Sept 2026, 00:22current

    Updated to reflect the latest reporting and clarify the charging stage.

  2. Version 21 Sept 2026, 18:52

    Added competing court attribution from wdez.com and clarified the case is at charging stage.

  3. Version 131 Aug 2026, 14:22

    First published.

  4. Version 131 Aug 2026, 14:16current

    First published.

  5. Version 131 Aug 2026, 17:55current

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