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In a harrowing development that has sent shockwaves through the music industry and beyond, US singer D4vd, legally known as David Anthony Burke, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the tragic death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The young girl’s remains were discovered in a Tesla linked to Burke’s Texas residence, raising serious questions about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and subsequent death.
A Gruesome Discovery
The timeline of events surrounding this case is chilling. Celeste Rivas Hernandez was last heard from on April 23, 2025, after visiting Burke’s home in the Hollywood Hills. Nearly five months later, on September 8, her dismembered remains were uncovered in the front trunk of a vehicle registered to the musician. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman described the situation as a “parent’s nightmare,” emphasising the profound tragedy of a child disappearing without a trace.
