Liputan6.com, Jakarta - David Anthony Burke, better known as D4vd, recently made headlines after being arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
The arrest took place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, on serious suspicion of murder last year.
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Burke, a 21-year-old Los Angeles resident, is currently being held without bail.
His case involves a teenage girl, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was reported missing in April 2024.
This arrest marks a significant development in an investigation that has been ongoing since late 2024.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is scheduled to review the case on Monday, April 20, 2026, to consider filing formal charges.
D4vd's defense team has stated their intention to vigorously defend their client, asserting that the evidence will ultimately prove his innocence in Rivas Hernandez's death.
Composed Body Discovery and Initial Investigation
The body of Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in horrific condition on September 8, 2025.
The discovery happened inside the trunk of a Tesla registered to Burke at a Hollywood salvage yard.
The car had been towed after being abandoned in the Hollywood Hills, and officers responded to reports of a strong odor emanating from the vehicle.
According to reports, the victim's body was found "extremely decomposed" and "dismembered."
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office stated that Rivas Hernandez had been deceased inside the vehicle for "an extended period of time before being discovered."
After tracing the car back to DVD, police immediately began an intensive investigation.
A DVD spokesperson initially stated that the musician was "fully cooperating with authorities."
However, this statement was later contradicted by investigators, who stated that DVD was no longer cooperating with the investigation.
Grand Jury Investigation and Additional Evidence
David Anthony Burke's arrest came after he became the target of a grand jury investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
The existence of this grand jury investigation and the identification of DVD as a target were revealed on February 25, 2026.
This information emerged when his mother, father, and brother filed objections in a Texas court to subpoenas demanding they testify.
Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Robbery-Homicide Division were in charge of the case.
A report from TMZ also cited significant additional evidence, namely that DVD bore tattoos identical to those found on Rivas Hernandez.
Furthermore, Rivas Hernandez's mother reportedly once said her daughter had a boyfriend named David.
DVD's Legal Status and Defense
David Anthony Burke is currently being held without bail pending further legal proceedings.
The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office on Monday, April 20, 2026, for consideration of charges.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office's major crimes division will review the case to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to file formal charges against d4vd.
“Prosecutors will review the facts and evidence to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to file charges,” according to the statement.
Burke's attorneys, Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter, have released an official statement.
Even so, they emphasized that the singer has not been formally charged and that they are determined to vigorously defend his innocence.
The defense team expressed confidence that the actual evidence in the case will prove that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and did not cause her death.