Murder suspect d4vd’s court hearing starts today as prosecutors lay out grisly details about a 14-year-old girl’s death
Murder suspect d4vd s court hearing begins
Healfromzero.com – A preliminary hearing for murder suspect d4vd s court case is set to commence in Los Angeles this Tuesday, marking a pivotal moment in the investigation surrounding the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors are preparing to present their case against the 21-year-old musician, whose real name is David Anthony Burke. The singer has entered a not guilty plea to charges including first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and mutilating human remains.
Over the past ten months, investigators have pieced together a disturbing narrative about how they believe the famous singer killed and dismembered the runaway teenager. According to prosecutors, the motive appears to be preventing Celeste from revealing information about their relationship. A judge will now review the evidence to determine if sufficient grounds exist to proceed with a full trial.
Early Connections Between d4vd and Celeste
Documentation supporting the prosecution’s charges indicates that d4vd first encountered Celeste in 2022, when she was just 11 years old. The relationship evolved over time, and prosecutors allege that a sexual relationship began in November 2023. At that point, d4vd was 18 years old while Celeste was 13. This period coincided with d4vd’s rising fame, as he appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and performed his popular song “Romantic Homicide” that same month.
A CNN investigation revealed that Celeste frequently appeared in Burke’s social circle both before and after her initial disappearance report in February 2024. In January 2024, video footage from the social media platform Twitch showed the two together in a livestream. They joked and interacted until approximately 3 a.m., at which point d4vd reportedly laughed and said, “Delete everything.”
Multiple Missing Person Reports
Celeste was reported missing three separate times during early 2024, causing concern among family members and friends. According to 911 call records and missing-person flyers, she was first reported missing in mid-February 2024 at age 13. A poster from that period indicated she was last seen around February 14.
Notably, someone concerned about Celeste’s welfare sent an email to an address associated with d4vd’s name on his record company’s domain. The message referenced her disappearance and mentioned that “There’s been talk” suggesting d4vd might be involved. The writer urged him to “do the right thing and take her home” because her parents were deeply worried. CNN verified the email’s authenticity with the sender, who requested anonymity for safety reasons. An acquaintance of the family later told CNN that Celeste returned home within days of receiving this email.
The second missing person report occurred around March 19, 2024, according to 911 logs and posters. The third and final report was filed on April 5 by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Photographic Evidence and Digital Trail
While the exact timing of Celeste’s death remains unclear, photographs suggest she was alive nearly a year after her first missing person report. Court documents state that she was 14 years old when she died, according to The Associated Press.
Additional evidence emerged in June 2024, when Celeste was photographed backstage during a sold-out performance by d4vd at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. Further connections were discovered in September 2025 after Celeste’s body was identified. Steve Fischer, a private investigator employed by the property owner of d4vd’s rented home, found a digital camera containing photographs of Celeste and d4vd taken in late December 2024 and early January 2025.
During this same period, d4vd shared several images from the camera’s memory card on his X account, captioning them “took these pics” alongside a selfie showing him wearing a camera of the identical model.
Arguments and Final Moments
Prosecutors allege that d4vd and Celeste had a heated confrontation after the teenager became distressed about his relationships with other women. Text messages from that evening reveal that Celeste “threatened to disclose damaging information about her relationship” with d4vd, who was then 20 years old. She reportedly warned that such revelations would “end his career and destroy his life.”
The preliminary hearing, which may span several days, will allow the court to evaluate whether the evidence presented justifies moving forward with trial proceedings. All facts and dates remain consistent with the original reporting.