The U.S. entertainment industry is reeling after prosecutors formally indicted rising singer D4vd (real name David Burke, 21) in a deeply disturbing case involving the death of a 14-year-old girl.
According to reports from American media, including TMZ, the victim identified as Celeste Rivas was allegedly killed on April 23, 2025. Prosecutors claim the crime involved a sharp weapon and was followed by further actions intended to conceal the body.
The case has quickly drawn widespread attention due to the severity of the charges and the shocking details revealed during the investigation.
Authorities state that the victim was last seen in April 2025 after visiting the suspect’s residence in the Hollywood Hills. Following her disappearance, investigators tracked suspicious movements that allegedly align with key dates in the case.
Prosecutors further allege that the victim’s body was mutilated on May 5, with remains later discovered in an extremely deteriorated condition. Reports indicate that the body had been stored inside a vehicle for approximately four months, making forensic analysis significantly more difficult.
Law enforcement officials, including the Los Angeles Police Department, described the condition of the remains as so severe that determining the exact cause of death posed major challenges.
Beyond the murder charge, the indictment includes serious allegations of prolonged abuse involving a minor. Prosecutors claim that inappropriate relations occurred over a period spanning from 2023 to 2024, beginning when the victim was 13 years old.
Officials believe the suspect may have acted out of fear that the relationship would be exposed. A prosecutor involved in the case stated that the alleged motive was tied to protecting the suspect’s career from public scandal.
These claims have added another layer of gravity to an already high-profile case.
The Los Angeles Police Department arrested D4vd on April 16 in a large-scale operation. He is currently facing multiple charges, including first-degree murder with special circumstances, mutilation of a corpse, and lewd acts involving a minor under the age of 14.
Aggravating factors cited in the indictment reportedly include lying in wait, committing the crime for personal gain, and killing a potential witness.
Despite the seriousness of the accusations, D4vd’s legal representatives have firmly denied all charges, stating that he has no involvement in the victim’s death.
The case has sparked intense discussion across both media and fan communities, as D4vd had been gaining recognition as a rising figure in the music scene.
As the investigation continues, the outcome of the trial is expected to have significant implications not only for the artist involved but also for broader conversations about accountability and safety within the entertainment industry.
Sources: MyDaily,TMZ