D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, was a rising singer-songwriter when he was arrested and charged with the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez in 2026. They reportedly began a sexual relationship in November 2023, when Hernandez was 13 and Burke was 18. Earlier that year Burke had released two well-received EPs that highlighted his fusion of R&B and lo-fi pop. On April 23, 2025, Hernandez was last seen entering Burke’s home in the Hollywood Hills, California. Two days later his debut album, Withered, was released.
On September 5, 2025, a Tesla near Burke’s home was reported abandoned and towed. Three days later tow workers noticed a smell coming from the vehicle, and responding officers discovered decomposed and dismembered remains that were later identified as those of Hernandez. The Tesla was registered to Burke. On April 20, 2026, he was charged with her murder and pleaded not guilty. According to prosecutors, Burke had killed Hernandez after she threatened to go public with their relationship, jeopardizing his career.