Rising star D4vd, known for his hit singles and captivating performances, has found himself at the center of a shocking and tragic case. The singer, whose real name is David Burke, has been booked into the L.A. County Jail after LAPD detectives arrested him on suspicion of murdering Celeste Rivas. The news has sent shockwaves through the music industry and left fans reeling.
The Investigation and Arrest
On Thursday afternoon, members of the LAPD’s elite robbery homicide unit arrived at D4vd’s Hollywood Hills home and escorted him outside to police vehicles. A video obtained by TMZ shows D4vd being handcuffed while surrounded by cops before he was taken away. The arrest was made at 10:12 p.m. the same evening, with D4vd being booked into the L.A. County Jail.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has stated that they will review the facts and evidence to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to file charges. However, D4vd’s attorneys, Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter, have released a statement denying the allegations and vowing to defend their client’s innocence.
The Discovery of Celeste Rivas’ Body
The tragic events that led to D4vd’s arrest began on September 8, 2025, when Celeste Rivas’ body was found inside D4vd’s Tesla. The car had been impounded after it was involved in an incident, and it was only when the vehicle was taken to a tow yard that the decomposing corpse was discovered inside the trunk. The smell emanating from the car had alerted authorities to the presence of a body.
Celeste Rivas was a young woman who had been in a relationship with D4vd. The exact circumstances surrounding her death are still unclear, but it is alleged that D4vd was responsible for her murder. The case has sent shockwaves through the music industry and has left fans and colleagues of D4vd struggling to come to terms with the allegations.
The Defense Team’s Response
D4vd’s attorneys have released a statement denying the allegations and vowing to defend their client’s innocence. They claim that there is no indictment returned by any grand jury in this case and no criminal complaint filed. They also stated that the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and that he was not the cause of her death.
The defense team’s statement reads: “the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death. There is no indictment returned by any grand jury in this case and no criminal complaint filed. We will vigorously defend David’s innocence.”
FAQs
- What is the current status of D4vd’s case?
- Has D4vd been charged with any crimes?
- What is the defense team’s response to the allegations?
- What is the current state of the investigation into Celeste Rivas’ death?
Answers to these questions will be updated as more information becomes available.
In the meantime, fans and colleagues of D4vd are left to grapple with the shocking allegations and the tragic circumstances surrounding Celeste Rivas’ death. The case is a sobering reminder of the darker side of fame and the devastating consequences that can arise when relationships go wrong.
The outcome of D4vd’s case remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the music industry will be watching with bated breath as this shocking story unfolds.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
For now, our thoughts are with the family and friends of Celeste Rivas, and we hope that justice is served in this tragic case.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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