Singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, is on trial after a Los Angeles judge orders him to stand trial for the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The teenager’s family is calling for the death penalty, urging the court to impose the maximum punishment in connection with her death.
According to reports, the girl’s body is found dismembered in the trunk of a Tesla registered to Burke on 8 September 2025. Burke has pleaded not guilty. The defense argues there is no evidence he intended to kill Rivas Hernandez, framing the case around the lack of proof of intent.
Outlets also note the case has drawn significant attention, including coverage that highlights the family’s renewed push for the death penalty as the matter reaches a one-year mark. NBC, VICE and The Guardian all report the same core facts: the family’s position, the judge’s decision to bring Burke to trial, the victim’s age, and Burke’s plea of not guilty, while differing mainly in emphasis and timing.
