Archive · 25 Jul 2026
D4vd Murder Case: Pregnancy and Abortion Revealed
A singer named D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is on trial for the murder of a 14-year-old girl named Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Prosecutors say that before her death, Hernandez became pregnant and had an abortion.
They also say that Burke and Hernandez had a relationship that started when she was 11 and he was 18.
Prosecutors claim that Burke killed Hernandez because she threatened to tell people about their relationship, which could have hurt his music career.
The defense says Burke is not guilty.
Police found messages on Burke's phone about the pregnancy, abortion, and their relationship.
They also found pictures of them together and plans for the future.
Hernandez's body was found in the trunk of a car registered to Burke.
Prosecutors allege D4vd (David Anthony Burke) killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to prevent her from exposing their relationship.
Text messages reveal Hernandez became pregnant and had an abortion more than a year before her death.
The relationship allegedly began when Hernandez was 11 and Burke was 18.
Prosecutors claim Burke dismembered Hernandez's body and placed the remains in the trunk of a Tesla registered in his name.
Hernandez's body was discovered in September 2025 after the vehicle was towed from the Hollywood Hills.
- Who
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez (victim), David Anthony Burke (defendant)
- What
- Murder case with revelations about pregnancy and abortion
- When
- Body discovered in September 2025, alleged murder in April 2025
- Where
- Los Angeles, California
- Why
- Prosecutors allege Burke killed Hernandez to prevent her from exposing their relationship.
Prosecution
Defense
Relationship Timeline
Prosecution
Prosecutors allege that Burke first contacted Hernandez when she was 11 and began sexually abusing her at 13.
Defense
The defense has not publicly disputed the timeline but has rejected the allegations of abuse.
Motive for Murder
Prosecution
Prosecutors claim Burke killed Hernandez to prevent her from exposing their relationship, which could have harmed his music career.
Defense
The defense has not provided an alternative motive but has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
- Victim
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez
- Defendant
- David Anthony Burke (D4vd)
- Charges
- Murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, unlawful mutilation of human remains
- Relationship Duration
- August 2022 to March 2025
- Body Discovery
- September 2025