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Singer D4vd Arrested in Teen Girl Murder Probe
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- Los Angeles police arrested 21-year-old singer David Burke, known as D4vd, in connection with the murder of a 14-year-old girl.
- Authorities say the victim, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, was found inside a Tesla registered to the entertainer.
- Investigators and court documents describe disturbing evidence tied to the case, and Burke is being held without bail.
“Detectives from Los Angeles Police Department, Robbery-Homicide Division have arrested David Burke, a 21-year-old resident of Los Angeles, for the murder of Celeste Rivas,” the LAPD said.
“Burke is being held without bail.”
Investigators originally located the body of the missing seventh grader a day after her 15th birthday in a car towed from the Hollywood Hills.
Subpoenas issued during the grand jury investigation identified the singer as the primary target of the homicide probe.
“Target may be involved in having committed the following criminal offenses against the laws of the State of California, to wit: One count of Murder.”
The gruesome discovery involved a cadaver bag in the front storage compartment of the vehicle.
It contained a decomposed head and torso.
A second bag underneath it held the victim’s severed limbs.
“Detectives partially unzipped the bag and observed a decomposed head and torso,” the subpoena states.
“Upon removing the cadaver bag from the front storage compartment, it was discovered the arms and legs had been severed from the body.”
The singer continued his musical tour after the body was found.
He later canceled international shows as public scrutiny intensified.
Prosecutors plan to present the case to the District Attorney’s office early next week for formal filing consideration.
“The case will be presented to the District Attorney’s office on Monday for filing consideration.”
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