Singer D4vd Arrested for Murder of Missing Teen Found in His Tesla

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Singer D4vd Arrested for Murder of Missing Teen Found in His Tesla

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Singer D4vd Arrested for Murder of Missing Teen Found in His Tesla

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Musician D4vd, also known as David Burke, arrested on suspicion of murder.
The victim, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, was reported missing before her body was found in D4vd's Tesla.
Los Angeles police are preparing to present the case to the District Attorney's office.

Singer D4vd, legally known as David Anthony Burke, was arrested on April 16, 2026, on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her decomposed remains were discovered in a Tesla registered to him, which had been towed from an upscale neighborhood in Hollywood Hills, according to Los Angeles Times, BBC, Channel News Asia, and Reuters.

Authorities confirmed that Rivas had been missing since 2024, with her remains only discovered in September 2025. She was reported to be on the cusp of her 15th birthday at the time of the discovery. The investigation had been ongoing, and D4vd had reportedly been a target of a grand jury probe, although police maintained the investigation was kept under wraps, as highlighted by Los Angeles Times, BBC, and Channel News Asia.

As the case progresses, D4vd is being held without bail. The Los Angeles Police Department plans to present their case to the District Attorney’s office for potential charges, as noted by Los Angeles Times and Reuters. D4vd has not made public comments on his arrest, nor has he directly addressed the allegations against him.