US Singer D4vd to Face Trial for Murder of Teen

Jul 28, 2026

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Jul 28, 2026 01:31

US singer D4vd to stand trial in killing of teenage girl

## Charges Against D4vd

American singer D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, is set to stand trial for the murder and dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl. The charges stem from an alleged illegal sexual relationship that began when the victim, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, was 13 and Burke was 18.

## Evidence and Allegations

Prosecutors presented text messages from Hernandez threatening to expose their relationship, which they claim led to her murder. The victim's body was found in the trunk of Burke's car in September 2025. Receipts showed Burke purchased items like chainsaws and a "burn box" incinerator.

## Defense and Prosecution

Burke's defense argues there was no intent to kill, while the prosecution insists the evidence suggests otherwise. If convicted, Burke could face life imprisonment or the death penalty.

## Background

D4vd gained fame in 2022 with his viral TikTok hit "Romantic Homicide." The trial follows a five-day hearing where a judge ruled there was sufficient evidence to proceed.

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