Singer D4vd Arrested in Rivas Hernandez Case

Los Angeles police arrested David Anthony Burke, known professionally as singer D4vd, on Thursday in connection with the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, officials said. Burke is 21 and is being held without bail. Authorities said the matter is set to move to the District Attorney's office on Monday.

Officials linked the arrest to a grand jury investigation that began after Hernandez’s remains were discovered in September 2024. Hernandez was 14, and her family had reported her missing in April 2024, according to the case details. Court documents said Burke was identified as a target during the grand jury process.

Authorities said the remains were found inside a Tesla registered to Burke’s Texas address. The vehicle was located at a Hollywood tow yard after reports of a foul odor, officials said. Investigators reported finding Hernandez’s decomposed head and torso placed in a cadaver bag inside the vehicle’s front trunk.

The medical examiner documented that the remains were severely decomposed and did not issue a cause of death determination at that time, deferring a ruling while the investigation continued. Officials did not provide additional details in the material provided about how Hernandez died. The case’s next procedural step, officials said, is referral to the District Attorney’s office on Monday.

Court filings described clothing and jewelry associated with Hernandez at the time she was found, and the documents also referenced a tattoo described as similar to one on Burke’s finger. Those filings were described as previously unavailable to the public. Authorities did not release further specifics in the provided material about the significance of those details.

The arrest has also intersected with Burke’s public profile as a touring artist. After the body was discovered, Burke canceled his world tour and was removed from marketing campaigns, according to the case narrative. The developments were described as a pullback from public activity following the September 2024 discovery.

Beyond the criminal process, the case carries implications for entertainment businesses and brand partners that rely on touring schedules and promotional agreements. At the same time, key uncertainties remain in the public record as presented here, including the medical examiner’s pending cause-of-death determination and what prosecutors will ultimately file when the case reaches the District Attorney’s office on Monday.