D4vd set to appear in court over death of teen girl found in his Tesla
Musician D4vd is facing court proceedings in Los Angeles regarding the murder and sexual abuse of a teenage girl. Prosecutors allege the artist killed the victim to prevent her from exposing their relationship.
Why it matters
The case involves high-profile criminal allegations and raises serious questions about the exploitation of minors by public figures.
Singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, looks on during his arraignment for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez in Los Angeles, California, on 20 April 2026. Singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, looks on during his arraignment for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez in Los Angeles, California, on 20 April 2026. Los Angeles D4vd appears in Los Angeles court over death of teen girl found in his Tesla Prosecutors seeking to try musician, born David Anthony Burke, for murder over death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Prefer the Guardian on Google Singer-songwriter D4vd appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Tuesday as prosecutors aim to prove sufficient evidence exists for him to stand trial for the murder and sexual abuse of, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a minor whose body was found in his car.
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