Rising alt-pop singer D4vd (born David Anthony Burke, 21) was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department on Thursday, April 16, 2026, on suspicion of murder.

The arrest is the culmination of a high-profile investigation following the discovery of the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in a vehicle registered to the singer.

Case Background and Discovery
The Victim: Celeste Rivas Hernandez was a 14-year-old from Lake Elsinore, California, who had been reported missing in early 2024.

The Discovery (September 2025): Her severely decomposed and dismembered remains were found inside two bags in the front trunk of a Tesla Model Y registered to Burke. The vehicle had been towed from a Hollywood Hills neighborhood after being reported as abandoned and emitting a foul odor.
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The Investigation: Authorities believe the teenager had been dead for an extended period before her body was found. Digital evidence and social media records, including activity on a Discord server, suggested a prior relationship between Burke and the victim.
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The Arrest
The Takedown: On Thursday afternoon, LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide and Gang and Narcotics divisions conducted a high-profile operation at a residence in Hollywood. Burke surrendered to authorities and was taken into custody at approximately 5:00 p.m.

Current Status: Burke is currently being held without bail.

Next Steps: The LAPD is expected to present its case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office on Monday, April 20, 2026, for formal charging consideration.

Defense Statement
Burke’s legal team, led by high-profile attorney Blair Berk, has strongly denied the allegations. In a joint statement, his lawyers maintained his innocence:
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“The actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death. We will vigorously defend David’s innocence.”

The case has drawn significant international attention due to D4vd’s rapid rise to fame with hits like “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me.” His 2025 world tour was previously canceled as the investigation intensified.