D4vd Arrested in Teen’s Death; Lawyers Deny Involvement

In a shocking turn of events, rising music star D4vd has been arrested in Los Angeles. Authorities took the 21-year-old artist, whose real name is David Burke, into custody on suspicion of murder. This arrest is connected to the ongoing investigation into the death of a 14-year-old girl. His legal team, however, is strongly refuting any claims of his involvement.

Details of the Investigation

The investigation centers around the tragic discovery of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s remains. Her decomposed body was found in September 2025 inside a Tesla that was registered to David Burke. The vehicle had been towed from the Hollywood Hills after being reported as abandoned. Investigators reportedly found the body concealed within bags inside the car at a tow yard.

At this time, the official cause of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death has not been publicly disclosed due to the severe decomposition of her remains. The case is now being presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, which will make the final decision on whether to file formal charges against Burke.

Legal Team’s Strong Denial

Burke’s attorneys, Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter, have issued a firm statement on his behalf. They emphasize that their client has not been formally charged with any crime and maintains his absolute innocence. The legal team is confident that the evidence will exonerate Burke.

The actual evidence will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and was not the cause of her death. — Attorneys for David Burke

They further stated their intention to “vigorously defend” their client against these allegations. This arrest comes after months of investigation, which reportedly included a grand jury probe that was previously kept under wraps until February 2026.

Background on D4vd and the Victim

Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was from Lake Elsinore, California, had been reported missing in 2024. Authorities have listed her age as 14 at the time of her death. D4vd, whose song “Romantic Homicide” went viral on TikTok in 2022, has seen his burgeoning music career impacted by these developments, with several tour dates being canceled.