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D4vd murder case: What happens next — and could he be found not guilty?
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David Anthony Burke, a singer who performs as D4vd, at the Coachella music festival on April 18, 2025, in Indio.
Set us as preferredA Los Angeles County Superior Court judge found Monday that enough evidence exists for the singer D4vd to stand trial for the sexual abuse and murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Evidence displayed at the preliminary hearing greatly expanded on that document, providing a lengthy and troubling account of Burke and Hernandez’s relationship.
AdvertisementProsecutors have alleged Burke killed Hernandez because she threatened to expose their relationship and destroy his career.
Farell also described hundreds of texts between the pair spanning from November 2023 to the night of the alleged murder.