D4vd set to stand trial on murder charges in teen’s death
- A Los Angeles judge ruled that singer D4vd, real name David Burke, will stand trial for the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
- The ruling followed a five-day preliminary hearing where prosecutors presented sufficient evidence to establish probable cause for charges including murder, continuous sexual abuse of a chil and unlawful mutilation of human remains.
- Prosecutors allege Burke stabbed Rivas Hernandez to death on April 23, 2025, after she threatened to expose their relationship and damage his career, with her phone going silent upon arrival at his home.
- Evidence included text messages between Burke and Rivas Hernandez, DNA matching her found in his garage and testimony detailing their sexual relationship and her abortion at age 13.
- Burke, 21, has pleaded not guilty and will remain in custody without bail; his defense argued there was insufficient evidence to prove deliberate intent to kill.
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