D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, was arrested early Tuesday on suspicion of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Rivas Hernandez was reported missing in April 2024. She was only 14 years old at the time of her death.
Her body was discovered in September 2025—just one day before her 15th birthday—in a Tesla registered to D4vd.
Investigators found two black bags containing dismembered body parts in the vehicle. The nature of the relationship between D4vd and Rivas Hernandez remains unclear.
D4vd is being held without bail as of midday Tuesday. His lawyers maintain his innocence, stating that no indictment has been returned.
“David has only been detained under suspicion,” they said. “The actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez.”
The LA County District Attorney’s office will review the case for formal charges. They aim to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to file charges.
Rivas Hernandez’s brother mentioned she was on her way to watch a movie with D4vd before she went missing. This detail adds a troubling dimension to the case.
Observers are closely watching how this situation unfolds. Still, details remain unconfirmed regarding the timeline and circumstances surrounding the case.