Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Judge Orders D4vd to Stand Trial in Murder Case
A judge in Los Angeles has decided that a singer named D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, should go to trial.
He is accused of killing a 14-year-old girl named Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
The prosecutors say that D4vd started a relationship with Hernandez when she was 11 and abused her.
They also say he killed her after she threatened to tell people about their relationship.
The prosecutors have evidence like DNA and text messages.
D4vd's lawyers say there isn't enough proof that he meant to kill her.
The judge said there is enough evidence for a trial.
The next court date is August 31.
Judge Charlaine Olmedo ruled that D4vd will stand trial for murder and abuse charges.
Prosecutors allege D4vd killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez after she threatened to expose their relationship.
Evidence includes DNA, text messages, and surveillance footage.
D4vd's defense argues there is insufficient evidence to prove intent to kill.
The next court date is scheduled for August 31.
- Who
- David Burke (D4vd) and Celeste Rivas Hernandez
- What
- D4vd ordered to stand trial for murder and abuse
- When
- April 23, 2025 (incident), August 31 (next court date)
- Where
- Los Angeles, California
- Why
- Prosecutors presented evidence of murder and abuse
Prosecution
Defense
Evidence of Murder
Prosecution
Prosecutors allege D4vd murdered Celeste Rivas Hernandez after she threatened to expose their relationship, presenting DNA evidence and surveillance footage.
Defense
The defense argues there is insufficient evidence to prove D4vd had the intent to kill Hernandez.
Nature of the Relationship
Prosecution
Prosecutors claim D4vd began sexually abusing Hernandez when she was 13, presenting text messages and photographs as evidence.
Defense
The defense argues that the communications between D4vd and Hernandez do not show a history of violence or threat.
Cover-Up Allegations
Prosecution
Prosecutors allege D4vd attempted to cover up the murder by sending messages from Hernandez's phone after her death.
Defense
The defense argues that Hernandez's threats were not directed towards legal action or police involvement.
- Defendant
- David Burke (D4vd)
- Victim
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez
- Charges
- Murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, unlawful mutilation of human remains
- Judge
- Charlaine Olmedo
- Next Court Date
- August 31
- Date of Incident
- April 23, 2025
- Discovery of Remains
- September 2025