Platinum-selling artist D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, recently faced a postponement in his murder case hearing, now scheduled for June 29, 2025. The delay follows the release of significant evidence by prosecutors on April 29, which outlines their allegations against him in detail.
D4vd’s Alleged Crimes and Hearing Updates
Prosecutors assert that D4vd lured 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to his rental home in Los Angeles, where they claim he fatally stabbed her on April 23, 2025. Following this, he allegedly dismembered her body using a chainsaw, concealing the remains for several months.
Details from the Evidence Brief
- The evidence brief, consisting of nine pages, includes claims of surveillance footage showing Burke driving his Tesla on July 29, 2025.
- Rivas’s remains were discovered in the vehicle on September 8, 2025, after it had been towed and impounded.
- Prosecutors allege he allowed her body to decompose inside the vehicle, despite friends and associates noticing foul odors.
The shocking brief highlights Burke’s prior relationship with Rivas, stating that he began pursuing her when she was just 11 and engaged in sexual relations with her after she turned 13. Following her family’s report of her potential runaway status, authorities discovered Burke’s contact information in her records.
Legal Proceedings and Future Hearings
D4vd appeared in court in an orange jail uniform, nodding in agreement to the new hearing date. His attorney, Blair Berk, previously sought to seal the evidence brief, arguing that its public disclosure could influence a future jury. This request was denied by the judge.
His upcoming court appearance on June 17, 2025, will serve as a status conference before the later hearing on June 29.
Charges and Potential Penalties
- D4vd faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder and unlawful mutilation of human remains.
- Additional allegations involve continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years old.
- If convicted, he could face life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or even the death penalty.
Burke’s situation continues to develop as further proceedings approach, keeping public attention on both the artist and the serious nature of the allegations he faces.
