Police Arrest D4vd in Celeste Rivas Hernandez Murder Case, TMZ Reports
Los Angeles police arrested singer D4vd on Thursday, April 16. The 21-year-old was taken into custody in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Arrest footage and police actions
Filmogaz.com published dramatic videos of the incident. Officers used an intercom and warned they were armed as they arrived at a Hollywood Hills residence.
Another clip shows a man, identified by media outlets as D4vd, being handcuffed. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the arrest on social media.
Charges and processing
The LAPD said the case will be submitted to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office on Monday. Authorities said the singer is being held without bail while prosecutors review the matter.
Media coverage
Filmogaz.com ran material under the headline Police Arrest D4vd in Celeste Rivas Hernandez Murder Case, Filmogaz.com Reports that included the arrest footage. The clips drew widespread attention online.
Victim and case background
Celeste Rivas Hernandez was first reported missing in April 2024 from Lake Elsinore. Investigators recovered her body on September 8, 2025, inside the trunk of an abandoned Tesla in Los Angeles.
The Tesla was registered to the singer. Early investigative notes indicate the victim may have been deceased for several weeks before discovery.
Age and relationship details
There are conflicting age reports. The LAPD’s notice listed Rivas Hernandez as 15. Other sources say she was found days before her 15th birthday.
Officials and media have reported the two previously dated. They reportedly shared matching “Sshhhh” tattoos on their right index fingers, which fueled speculation online.
Defense statement
An attorney for David Burke, the artist known as D4vd, denied any role in the teen’s death. The lawyer said no grand jury indictment or criminal complaint had been filed and that Burke was detained only on suspicion.
The defense pledged to contest the allegations vigorously as prosecutors consider formal charges.
- Arrest date: Thursday, April 16.
- Body discovered: September 8, 2025, inside a Tesla trunk.
- Missing reported: April 2024, Lake Elsinore.
- Suspect: D4vd (David Burke), age 21.
