The arrest of singer D4vd in connection with the murder of teenager Celeste Rivas
17 april 2026 в 18:28
D4vd (real name: David Anthony Burke), an R&B singer, was arrested in April 2026 in connection with the murder of teenager Celeste Rivas. The news of his arrest sparked widespread public outcry, with many questioning the extent of his alleged involvement and whether he had been formally charged or found guilty of any crime.
According to early reports, authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding Rivas’s death, and details of the case remain limited. Officials are working to establish a clear timeline of events. At the time of publication, neither a court nor a final verdict had been publicly confirmed, and it is unclear what charges, if any, have been brought against him.
Here’s what we know about D4vd's arrest, the case related to Rivas, and the latest developments so far.
D4vd is currently 21 years old. He was born on March 28, 2005.
D4vd was arrested on April 16, 2026. According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), he is being held without bail.
D4vd was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with Rivas’s death, whose decomposed remains were found in the trunk of his abandoned Tesla last year.
At the time of publication, D4vd had not been found guilty of any crime. Police reported that he was arrested on the basis of «reasonable suspicion».
Attorneys Blair Burke, Marilynn Bednarski, and Regina Peter, representing the singer of «Romantic Homicide», - stated that they are prepared to «vigorously defend David’s innocence».
«Let's be clear — the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not kill Celeste Rivas Hernandez and was not the cause of her death», - the D4vd legal team stated after his arrest. «No charges have been brought in this case by any grand jury, and no criminal complaint has been filed. David was detained solely on the basis of suspicion».
The cause of Rivas’s death has not yet been announced. The coroner’s office stated that it cannot disclose details about her death due to a court order.
On September 8, 2025, police discovered a decomposed head and torso in a black bag in the trunk of D4vd's abandoned Tesla. Other bags contained body parts.
Celeste, 14 years old, went missing from Lake Elsinore, California, in 2024, according to several sources.
Authorities have not confirmed any evidence linking Rivas and D4vd. However, rumors have circulated online about a leaked D4vd track titled «Celeste_Demo unfin», - which became popular in late 2023 and mentions a girl named Celeste several times.
«Oh, Celeste / Girl with my name on your chest», - he sings in the unreleased song. «I feel her on my clothes like cigarettes / I hear her voice every time I take a breath / I’m obsessed». In another verse, he sings: «Oh, Celeste / I’m afraid you’ll only love me when I’m undressed / But you look damn beautiful in that dress».
According to several sources, D4vd was seen near Rivas’s home shortly before her disappearance in April 2024
According to early reports, authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding Rivas’s death, and details of the case remain limited. Officials are working to establish a clear timeline of events. At the time of publication, neither a court nor a final verdict had been publicly confirmed, and it is unclear what charges, if any, have been brought against him.
Here’s what we know about D4vd's arrest, the case related to Rivas, and the latest developments so far.
D4vd is currently 21 years old. He was born on March 28, 2005.
D4vd was arrested on April 16, 2026. According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), he is being held without bail.
D4vd was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with Rivas’s death, whose decomposed remains were found in the trunk of his abandoned Tesla last year.
At the time of publication, D4vd had not been found guilty of any crime. Police reported that he was arrested on the basis of «reasonable suspicion».
Attorneys Blair Burke, Marilynn Bednarski, and Regina Peter, representing the singer of «Romantic Homicide», - stated that they are prepared to «vigorously defend David’s innocence».
«Let's be clear — the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not kill Celeste Rivas Hernandez and was not the cause of her death», - the D4vd legal team stated after his arrest. «No charges have been brought in this case by any grand jury, and no criminal complaint has been filed. David was detained solely on the basis of suspicion».
The cause of Rivas’s death has not yet been announced. The coroner’s office stated that it cannot disclose details about her death due to a court order.
On September 8, 2025, police discovered a decomposed head and torso in a black bag in the trunk of D4vd's abandoned Tesla. Other bags contained body parts.
Celeste, 14 years old, went missing from Lake Elsinore, California, in 2024, according to several sources.
Authorities have not confirmed any evidence linking Rivas and D4vd. However, rumors have circulated online about a leaked D4vd track titled «Celeste_Demo unfin», - which became popular in late 2023 and mentions a girl named Celeste several times.
«Oh, Celeste / Girl with my name on your chest», - he sings in the unreleased song. «I feel her on my clothes like cigarettes / I hear her voice every time I take a breath / I’m obsessed». In another verse, he sings: «Oh, Celeste / I’m afraid you’ll only love me when I’m undressed / But you look damn beautiful in that dress».
According to several sources, D4vd was seen near Rivas’s home shortly before her disappearance in April 2024
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