Musician D4vd Arrested in Rivas Murder Probe

Los Angeles police said singer David Burke, who performs as D4vd, was arrested on Thursday in connection with the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas. The Los Angeles Police Department’s robbery-homicide division carried out the arrest, and officials said Burke, 21, is being held without bail. Authorities said he is expected to face charges on Monday.

The investigation stems from the disappearance and death of Celeste Rivas, who was reported missing in April, according to the case record described in the provided material. Authorities later located her remains in September, with unsealed Texas court documents stating that her dismembered remains were found inside Burke’s Tesla. The documents said the remains were in two cadaver bags and that insects were present.

Police sources said investigators proceeded with the arrest after determining they had probable cause. Captain Scot M. Williams of the LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division said the investigative work was extensive and aimed at building what he described as an airtight case. Officials have not specified, in the information provided, what evidence supported probable cause beyond what was described in the court documents about the discovery of the remains.

Burke’s attorneys—Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter—issued a joint statement rejecting the allegation. They said Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez or cause her death, and they said evidence would support his position. The statement, as provided, did not include further detail.

Authorities also said a grand jury investigation involving Burke began in February, but he had not been indicted before the Thursday arrest. The sequence outlined in the case record places the missing-person report in April, the discovery of remains in September, and the grand jury activity beginning in February, before the arrest once investigators said probable cause had been established. Officials have not said what charges will be filed on Monday.

Rivas’ family responded publicly by thanking authorities for making the arrest and repeating that they intend to pursue justice. Separately, the provided information said Burke canceled tour dates and kept a low profile after the remains were found. The case includes cross-jurisdictional documentation referenced through unsealed Texas court documents, which can be relevant to how records and evidence are handled as proceedings move forward.

Key uncertainties remain based on the public record presented here, including the specific charges expected on Monday and whether prosecutors will outline additional evidence beyond the discovery described in court documents. Further details may emerge through charging documents and subsequent court filings.