Police arrest US singer D4vd over missing 14-year-old’s death

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US singer and TikTok personality, D4vd, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 14-year-old girl, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were discovered last year, authorities in Los Angeles have confirmed.

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According to BBC News on Friday, the 21-year-old, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department and is being held without bail.

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Police said the case would be forwarded to the District Attorney’s office on Monday as investigations continue into the teenager’s death.

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Police disclosed that Burke was arrested “for the murder of Celeste Rivas,” following months of investigation that began after the girl’s remains were found on September 8, 2025 in a vehicle linked to him.

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Authorities said they were alerted after reports of a foul odour coming from a Tesla that had been towed to a Hollywood yard.

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Court documents show that investigators discovered the decomposed head and torso of the teenager inside a cadaver bag in the front compartment of the car, which was registered to an address associated with the singer in Texas.

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Medical officials noted that the remains were “severely decomposed,” adding that the victim may have been dead for several weeks before the discovery.

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However, no official cause of death has yet been released.

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The case had remained largely unclear for months, with authorities initially treating it as a death investigation.

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A judge later ordered that the teen’s death records be sealed in November to allow investigators receive full findings from the medical examiner before making details public.

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Rivas Hernandez, who lived about 75 miles from where her body was found, had been reported missing by her family in April 2024.

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Reports indicate that she had previously left home on earlier occasions, but her disappearance drew renewed attention after the discovery of her remains.

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Investigations intensified in December when a grand jury in Los Angeles began hearing evidence in the case, identifying Burke as a target.

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The arrest marks the most significant development since proceedings began.

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Additional court filings, which surfaced after members of Burke’s family were summoned to testify, indicated that he could face one count of murder.

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Some details released during the investigation revealed that the teenager was found wearing a tube top, black leggings and jewellery, including a stud earring and chain bracelet.

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She also had a tattoo reading “Shhh…” on her finger, similar to one worn by the singer.

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The case has generated widespread attention online, with speculation about a possible link between the victim and the musician, who rose to fame with songs like Romantic Homicide.

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Following the discovery of the body, Burke cancelled his world tour, withdrew from public appearances, and lost several brand partnerships.

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He has largely remained silent on the allegations, although his representatives previously stated that he was cooperating with investigators.

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