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D4vd Faces Trial for Teen’s Murder | Venice Beach News
D4vd, the rising pop star whose real name is David Burke, is facing trial for the brutal murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez — a case that has shocked the music world and reignited debates about fame, accountability, and justice. Prosecutors say Burke killed her shortly after she arrived at his home in 2025, dismembered her body in his garage, and hid her remains in a Tesla registered to him — with DNA, texts, and explicit photos linking him to the crime. Burke, then 21, has pleaded not guilty, arguing there’s no proof of intent to kill and that the victim had…
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