Rapper D4vd Faces Justice: The Shocking Case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez's Murder

The high-profile trial of rapper David Anthony Burke, known by his stage name D4vd, is underway in Los Angeles. Burke, 21, is accused of brutally murdering 13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposed body was found in the trunk of his Tesla in September 2025. According to court records, the alleged murder took place in April 2025, when Burke was 18 and Hernandez was 13, and is believed to have been motivated by a desire to keep their illicit relationship a secret as Burke's music career began to take off. The prosecution alleges that the pair began a sexual relationship in November 2023, and that Burke fatally stabbed Hernandez to prevent her from revealing the nature of their relationship. Burke has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is being held without bail. If convicted, he could face the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole. The trial, which began on July 21, 2026, is expected to conclude on July 25, 2026, and will determine the fate of the young rapper.