D4vd Faces Murder Trial for Teen's Death | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

A Los Angeles judge has approved trial for musician D4vd on murder charges linked to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, ruling prosecutors met their burden of proof. Allegations include sexual abuse, manipulation, and threats of exposure leading to her murder — with prosecutors also accusing him of dismembering and hiding her body. Defense argues she invited herself over and texts show Burke cared for her, even after their relationship ended. Graphic texts, the victim’s mental health struggles, and her parents’ prior consent to her traveling with him were presented. The defense…