Singer D4vd Charged in Killing of 14-Year-Old Girl Found in Abandoned Tesla

Prosecutors allege Burke is responsible for the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was reported missing at age 13 in 2024.
Singer D4vd charged with murder of girl, 14, found dismembered in his car.
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Alt-pop singer D4vd has been formally charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered remains were discovered inside a vehicle registered to him.

The 21-year-old artist, whose legal name is David Burke, rose to prominence among younger audiences through viral success on TikTok and streaming platforms. His 2022 breakout single “Romantic Homicide” gained widespread attention, reaching No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.

Haika Mrema
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