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The gist
Singer D4vd, 21, faces arraignment Monday in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
He dropped private lawyers for a public defender, signaling a shift in his murder.
Background
D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, is a 21-year-old singer and TikTok star. He was arrested on April 26 and has remained in jail without bail. He is charged with first-degree murder and other crimes in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was reported missing in spring 2026. The arraignment was scheduled for August 31.
How it unfolded
- Feb 25, 2026D4vd's friend was arrested for failing to appear before a grand jury.
- Apr 17, 2026D4vd was named as a murder suspect in court documents.
- Apr 22, 2026D4vd was arrested for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
- Aug 31, 2026D4vd appeared in court for arraignment and told a judge he had fired his private legal team and would be represented by public defenders.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The L.A. County District Attorney's Office has charged D4vd with first-degree murder and other crimes in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Still unverified
The specific details of the alleged murder and the motive remain unconfirmed, as court documents are sealed and the case is ongoing.