US singer D4vd, 21, has been charged with murder following the discovery of a teenage girl's body in the boot of his Tesla. The body of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 19, was found decomposed to the point of being 'unrecognisable,' according to details revealed at a preliminary hearing on July 21, 2026.
D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, was arrested on July 15, 2026, after police found the remains during a traffic stop in Los Angeles. The singer faces multiple charges, including murder and unlawful disposal of a body. The preliminary hearing on July 21 provided graphic details about the state of the remains, which had been in the vehicle for several days.
Authorities have not disclosed a motive, but court documents indicate that Hernandez and D4vd were known to each other. The case has drawn significant media attention due to D4vd's rising fame as a musician. The next court appearance is scheduled for August 2026.
