Singer D4vd Arrested for Murder of Teen in Los Angeles,...

Skip to main content April 16, 2026 5:38pm Share on Facebook Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Share on Facebook Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, has been arrested for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed. “Homicide Division have arrested David Burke, a 21-year-old resident of Los Angeles, for the murder of Celeste Rivas. Burke is being held without bail,” authorities shared in a statement. “The case will be presented to the District Attorney’s office on Monday for filing consideration.” NBC4 reported that D4vd was arrested in Hollywood on Thursday on a probable cause warrant, and that he’s being held without bail. Related Stories General News Rapper Offset Shot Near Florida Casino Britney Spears Will "Take the Right Steps and Comply With the Law" After "Inexcusable" Arrest, Rep Says Hernandez was last seen alive a year ago, and her decomposed remains were found in the trunk of D4vd’s abandoned Tesla at a L.A. impound lot in September 2025. In September 2024, a severely decomposing body was found in the trunk of an abandoned Tesla that was registered to D4vd. The remains were later identified as Hernandez, a missing Inland Empire teen. Before her body was discovered, Hernandez had been missing for nearly 18 months. “The deceased was found severely decomposed inside a vehicle,” a statement from the medical examiner’s office read at the time. “She appears to have been deceased inside the vehicle for an extended period of time before being found.” In November, the 20-year-old artist was officially identified by investigators as a suspect in connection with the teen’s death, NBC4 reported. D4vd, known for his hits “Here With Me” and “Romantic Homicide,” initially broke out on TiKTok and SoundCloud in 2022. As his music career took off, he opened for SZA the following year and later performed at Coachella in 2025. He also released his debut album, Withered, in April last year. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, D4vd said the album explored themes of loss and grief, calling it “essentially a goodbye letter to me.” THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Sabrina Carpenter Karol G Spent Three Times What Coachella Paid Her to Produce a Headline Set. Why It Makes Sense Taylor Momsen Taylor Momsen Hospitalized for Spider Bite While on Tour With AC/DC Live Nation Loses Jury Trial to States In Monopoly Case Zara Larsson Robbie Williams and Pink Pantheress Join Zara Larsson as Performers at amfAR Gala Cannes NSYNC’s Joey Fatone Exposes Toxic Side of Boy Band Business in New Doc: “Fans Have Only Heard Some Stories” Kanye West Postpones France Concert Amid Possible Ban From Country The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved. THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER is a registered trademark of The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Powered by WordPress.com VIP