D4vd was arrested Thursday evening in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas, marking a major development in a case that has gripped the city since last fall.
Police took the artist, whose legal name is David Burke, into custody at his Hollywood residence before booking him into the LAPD 77th Street Station Jail around 10 p.m. Burke is currently being held without bail on suspicion of murder. The arrest follows months of investigation after Rivas’ remains were discovered in September in an impounded Tesla registered to the singer.
According to reports, the teenager had been reported missing more than a year before her body was recovered. While an official cause of death has not yet been released to the public, the Los Angeles Police Department has characterized the investigation as a homicide. Burke’s legal team has issued a firm denial regarding the allegations.
Attorneys representing the artist said 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.” The defense further emphasized that no formal indictment has been returned by a grand jury and no criminal complaint has been filed as of Friday morning. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is currently reviewing the evidence provided by law enforcement. Prosecutors said they would “review the facts and evidence to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to file charges” against the 21-year-old musician.
D4VD Remains in custody:
Speculation has surrounded the case since the discovery of the body in September. In November, Los Angeles Police Captain Scot Williams moved to debunk several viral rumors concerning the state of the remains. Williams confirmed to the media that the body was neither frozen nor decapitated, clarifying that the remains had been in the vehicle for several weeks prior to their discovery. The investigation has also involved members of the singer’s inner circle.
Earlier this year, Burke’s parents and brother were ordered to testify before a court. The family has reportedly fought the subpoenas, citing concerns over due process rights. Burke, who rose to prominence with indie-pop hits, had recently performed at major festivals including Coachella. His legal team said they intend to “vigorously defend David’s innocence” as the legal process unfolds.
For now, the singer remains in custody awaiting a formal decision on potential charges.
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