US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old

The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.

US singer D4vd to stand trial in killing of teenage girl

David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, allegedly began a sexual relationship with Celeste Rivas Hernandez when she was 13 and he was 18. The 21-year-old has denied one count each of murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. He could face life imprisonment or the death penalty.

Court told of slain girl’s final texts as she approached singer D4vd’s home

Los Angeles prosecutors give detailed account of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s last night Prosecutors on Monday gave a moment-by-moment account of the last night of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, showing that after a stream of text messages with the singer D4vd, her phone went permanently silent when she arrived at his home. The texts were shown in court on the fifth and probably final day of a Los Angeles hearing to determine whether he will go to trial in her killing. Continue reading...

By Associated Press

Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of teenage girl

A judge ruled Monday that there is enough evidence to put D4vd on trial in the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who authorities said had threatened to expose their relationship and crater the indie-pop singer's rising career just a few days before his debut album dropped.

US singer D4vd to stand trial in killing of 14-year-old girl

D4vd is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in 2025. Prosecutors allege that he dismembered her body and drove around with her decomposing remains in his car.

Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

A judge ruled on Monday that there is enough evidence to put singer D4vd on trial in the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after, authorities said, she had threatened to expose their relationship and end his career. Los Angeles Judge Charlaine Olmedo decided the evidence prosecutors presented at a preliminary hearing that spanned five days provided probable cause for a trial on charges of murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14 and unlawfu...

By Associated Press

D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, judge rules

The singer will remain in custody without bail

By Andrew Dalton

D4vd Ordered to Stand Trial for Murder of 14-Year-Old Girl

A judge ruled that singer D4vd must stand trial for allegedly killing and dismembering a 14-year-old girl. On Monday, Los Angeles Judge Charlaine Olmedo determined during a preliminary hearing that there is enough evidence for the case to go to trial. “The people have met their burden on all counts,” said Olmedo during the conclusion […]

By Steven J. Horowitz

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By Declan Brennan

D4vd murder case: Court reveals Celeste Rivas allegedly threatened to kill singer before her death

Court testimony revealed text messages between D4vd and Celeste Rivas before her death. Celeste allegedly threatened D4vd one day prior to their meeting at his home. Prosecutors claim D4vd fatally stabbed and dismembered the 14-year-old. D4vd has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him. The preliminary hearing is ongoing as both sides present evidence.

By Sumit Roy

D4vd Murder Case Will Go to Trial, Judge Rules

The singer, whose real name is David Burke, is accused of murdering 14-year-old ex-girlfriend Celeste Rivas Hernandez and hiding her remains in his Tesla.

By Ethan Millman

Judge orders pop-singer D4vd to stand trial for murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old girl

He spent five days in a packed downtown courtroom, shackled in his seat as prosecutors presented graphic witness testimony and crime-scene photos.

Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old

She ordered that Burke continue to be held without bail

By Andrew Dalton

US singer D4vd to stand trial over murder of teenage girl

US singer D4vd will stand trial on charges of murder and the dismemberment of a teenage girl, a judge ordered.

Case Against D4vd, Singer Accused of Murdering Teen, Will Go to Trial

Musican was a “very clever adult” who sexually abused Celeste Rivas Hernandez and “gaslit” her before murdering her, prosecutors argued

By Nancy Dillon

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Man to stand trial over attempted murder after stabbing

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Way cleared for pop singer D4vd to stand trial on murder, mutilation charges

A Los Angeles judge has ruled there is enough evidence for US singer D4vd to stand trial over the alleged murder of a 14-year-old girl.

D4vd Must Stand Trial in Celeste Rivas Hernandez Murder Case, Judge Rules

Prosecutors sufficiently established "probable cause" during a five-day preliminary hearing in the gruesome case.

By Rachel Scharf

Celeste's Family Rips D4vd's Defense For Blaming 14-Year-Old For Her Death

Celeste Rivas' family is blasting D4vd's lawyers for what they see as an effort to blame a 14-year-old for her own death ... after his defense raised the possibility she killed herself and referenced text messages where she threatened to kill him.…

By TMZ Staff

D4vd to face murder trial over the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

It comes after a five-day preliminary hearing The post D4vd to face murder trial over the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez appeared first on NME.

By Damian Jones

D4vd's Final Texts With Celeste Rivas Hernandez Before Death Revealed

Content warning: This story discusses child abuse, abortion and murder. D4vd’s last messages to Celeste Rivas Hernandez have come to light. During the singer’s preliminary hearing on July 27—where...

By Sabba Rahbar

US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old

A judge has ruled that US musician D4vd will go on trial for murder over the death of a teenage girl.

By Abubakar Ibrahim