Singer D4vd Detained in Connection With Death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Singer D4vd has been arrested in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were discovered in September 2025 inside the front trunk of a Tesla registered to him, according to multiple news reports and court documents.

The arrest occurred on April 16, 2026, in Los Angeles County, where D4vd — whose legal name is David Anthony Burke — was taken into custody on suspicion of murder. Authorities had previously identified him as the target of a grand jury investigation into the girl’s death, with subpoenas issued in January 2026 seeking testimony from three of his relatives.

Celeste Rivas Hernandez was reported missing multiple times in the final year of her life, with her last known contact with family occurring in May 2024. Surveillance footage and digital evidence indicated she was alive as late as September 2024 and January 2025 before her disappearance. Her remains were found on September 8, 2025 — one day after she would have turned 15 — inside the vehicle impounded by authorities.

The Tesla in question was registered to D4vd at an address linked to his family members who were subpoenaed in the investigation. Court filings described the vehicle as being associated with his name and residence, though authorities had not publicly named him as a suspect prior to the arrest.

Following the discovery of the body, photographs allegedly showing D4vd and Celeste together surfaced online. Her mother stated that Celeste had referred to a boyfriend named “David,” and that the two had matching tattoos, though these claims have not been independently verified as part of the official investigation.

D4vd rose to prominence in the music industry with tracks such as “Romantic Homicide” and “Here with Me,” which gained popularity through social media platforms. In 2025, he released his album *Withered* and announced plans for a world tour spanning North America and Europe. His music often explores themes of love, heartbreak, and emotional turmoil, resonating with a young audience drawn to alternative pop and indie styles.

After his arrest, D4vd’s legal team issued a statement asserting that no indictment had been returned by any grand jury and that no formal criminal complaint had been filed. They emphasized that he was being held only on suspicion and maintained that evidence would ultimately show he did not cause Celeste’s death.

The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed he was being held without bail, with the case scheduled to be presented to the District Attorney’s office. The medical examiner had previously described the remains as severely decomposed and deferred determining a cause of death, noting that the body may have been deceased for several weeks before discovery.

As of now, no official cause of death has been released, and the investigation remains ongoing. The case has drawn attention due to the intersection of celebrity status, social media presence, and the tragic circumstances surrounding a minor’s death, prompting continued scrutiny from both law enforcement and media outlets.