Singer D4vd Murder Case: Preliminary Hearing Set for June
- David Anthony Burke, a 21-year-old singer known by the stage name D4vd, is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on June 29 regarding charges of murder and sex abuse.
- The hearing will address the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
- Burke was arrested by Los Angeles police in April and was arraigned in Los Angeles on April 20.
David Anthony Burke, a 21-year-old singer known by the stage name D4vd, is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on June 29 regarding charges of murder and sex abuse.
The hearing will address the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. During the proceeding, a judge will determine if prosecutors have provided sufficient evidence to bring the case to trial.
Burke was arrested by Los Angeles police in April and was arraigned in Los Angeles on April 20. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Prosecutors allege that Burke sexually abused Hernandez for one year before stabbing her to death and mutilating her corpse.
The June 29 date was established during a brief court hearing on May 12, 2026. The upcoming proceeding is expected to make more detailed evidence regarding the killing and dismemberment of Hernandez public.
According to reporting by the Los Angeles Times, Burke’s legal team initially pushed for an immediate preliminary hearing. However, the defense subsequently delayed the process.
The delay occurred after prosecutors began turning over evidence that they described as a massive amount of digital evidence linking Burke to the slaying.