D4vd Named Suspect in Celeste Rivas Hernandez Death Case
Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has been identified as a suspect in the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her deceased body was discovered on September 8 in the trunk of a Tesla registered to him, found at a Los Angeles impound lot. While D4vd, 20, has not been formally charged, a Los Angeles Police Department source indicated he has been uncooperative with the ongoing investigation. Authorities believe Hernandez likely died in the spring, possibly weeks before her body was found, and the source suggested D4vd may have assisted in dismembering and disposing of her remains.
Hernandez was reported missing from Lake Elsinore, California, on April 5, 2024. Following the discovery, D4vd's home was reportedly raided on September 17. Despite an initial statement from his spokesperson asserting full cooperation, D4vd has since retreated from the public eye, canceling the remainder of his U.S. tour in September due to the scandal. As of November 18, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Department has deferred the cause and manner of Hernandez’s death, pending further investigation, which will determine if it is considered a homicide.
Hernandez's heartbroken family launched a GoFundMe campaign on September 17 to help cover funeral expenses, expressing their devastation over the tragic loss of their beloved daughter, sister, cousin, and friend. The case has cast a shadow over D4vd's burgeoning music career, which saw him rise to prominence in 2022 with viral TikTok hits like “Romantic Homicide” and “Here with Me,” leading to record deals and album releases. The investigation continues as the community seeks answers regarding Celeste Rivas Hernandez's untimely death.
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