Singer D4vd Arrested for Murder of Celeste Rivas

The singer D4vd, born David Burke, has been arrested in connection with the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

"Detectives from Los Angeles Police Department, Robbery-Homicide Division have arrested David Burke, a 21-year-old resident of Los Angeles, for the murder of Celeste Rivas. Burke is being held without bail," the Los Angeles Police Department announced on Thursday, Apr. 16. "The case will be presented to the District Attorney's office on Monday for filing consideration."

A source told ABC 7 Los Angeles that the arrest is based on evidence and probable cause that was developed.

On Sept. 8, 2025, Los Angeles police officers were called to a tow yard following reports of a foul odor coming from a Tesla on the property. In the trunk of the vehicle, police found a severely decomposed body placed inside of a bag which was later determined to be 14-year-old Hernandez.

The car was registered to Burke and impounded after being abandoned in the Hollywood Hills area, where neighbors complained of a rotting smell. The case has been treated as a death investigation since Sept. 9.

Hernandez was reported missing in California in 2025 and was last seen in April 2024, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Her cause of death has not been determined.

In September, a spokesman for the singer said that he was "fully cooperating with authorities." However, in November, NBC Los Angeles reported that Burke was no longer cooperating with law enforcement.

Burke is best known for his collaborations with musicians Kali Uchi, Laufey, and 21 Savage. He also created an anthem for the video game "Fortnite."

Burke was on tour promoting his debut album Withered when Hernandez's body was found, which was canceled amid the investigation.

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This story was originally published April 16, 2026 at 5:47 PM.