Archive · 23 Jul 2026
D4vd Murder Case: Forensic and Financial Evidence Presented
A court hearing is taking place in Los Angeles for a singer named D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke.
He is accused of murdering and dismembering a 14-year-old girl named Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
The court is listening to evidence about D4vd's finances and forensic findings from his car.
The prosecution says D4vd knew about his money and signed important contracts, while the defense says his mother handled his finances.
They also found Celeste's passport card and air fresheners in D4vd's car.
A judge will decide if there is enough evidence to have a full trial.
D4vd (David Anthony Burke) is facing murder and dismemberment charges for the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
The preliminary hearing is in its third day, focusing on forensic and financial evidence.
Prosecutors allege D4vd had financial motives and signed major contracts worth $13 million to $19 million.
Defense argues D4vd's mother managed his finances, and he was unaware of his net worth.
Evidence includes Celeste's passport card found along Highway 154 and 11 air fresheners in D4vd's Tesla.
- Who
- D4vd (David Anthony Burke) and Celeste Rivas Hernandez
- What
- Preliminary hearing for murder and dismemberment charges
- When
- Third day of the hearing
- Where
- Los Angeles
- Why
- To determine if there is sufficient evidence for a full trial
Prosecution
Defense
Financial Awareness
Prosecution
D4vd personally signed major contracts and may have kept unrecorded accounts.
Defense
D4vd's mother handled his day-to-day finances, making him unaware of his net worth.
Evidence Handling
Prosecution
Prosecutors presented evidence including financial records and forensic findings.
Defense
Defense argued that critical evidence, like the passport card, was mishandled.
- Defendant
- D4vd (David Anthony Burke)
- Victim
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez
- Charges
- Murder and dismemberment
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Financial Deal
- $13 million to $19 million
- Endorsement Brands
- Crocs, Hollister, Bose
- Evidence Found
- Passport card, air fresheners in Tesla
- Judge
- Charlaine F. Olmedo