🚨 Singer D4vd has been charged with the murder of Celeste Rivas, the death penalty is on the table.
Details: https://t.co/O8sh6TSf4N pic.twitter.com/80RdhsRIqn
— TMZ (@TMZ) April 20, 2026
The disgraced artist known as D4vd has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in an alleged plot to protect his music career after she threatened to expose him and their inappropriate and illegal relationship.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman revealed the charges on Monday (4/20), and says the alleged “brutal and horrific murder” occurred on April 23, 2025 — just two days before the release of D4vd’s debut album, Withered.
“Celeste, a 14-year-old at that time, went to Mr. Burke’s house in the Hollywood Hills,” said Hochman during a press conference. “She was never heard from again.”
[TW]“When she threatened to expose his criminal conduct and devastate his musical career, Burke allegedly murdered her, cut up her body and stuffed her body in two bags that were placed in the front trunk of his car,” said Hochman in a press release. “This horrific and gruesome murder committed by the charged sexual predator is shocking and appalling. To Celeste’s loved ones, we will get the justice you seek and deserve.”
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D4vd reportedly killed Celeste Rivas with a “sharp instrument” according to prosecutors.
The charges against D4vd include:
• Continuous sexual abuse of a child
• Murder
• Murder for financial gain
• Murder to prevent testimony
• Murder by lying in wait
• Use of a deadly… pic.twitter.com/JaovynPFB4— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) April 20, 2026
🚨 BREAKING: D4vd pleads not guilty, and demands an immediate preliminary hearing. https://t.co/sesO712yVf pic.twitter.com/vYNbKItFmk
— TMZ (@TMZ) April 20, 2026
Hochman said his office has not yet determined whether to seek the death penalty.
D4vd has plead not guilty to all charges. He is being held in custody without bail.
