US police arrest singer D4vd, discover decomposed body in car.

21-year-old singer D4vd has been arrested on charges of murdering and dismembering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The victim's body was found in the singer's car after a long disappearance, shocking the global entertainment industry.

The global entertainment industry was shaken by the news that 21-year-old singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) was arrested in Los Angeles on charges of brutally assaulting a 14-year-old girl. The case was shocking due to its severity and the artist's burgeoning career.

On April 17, 2026, international media outlets simultaneously reported that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) had officially arrested singer D4vd (real name David Anthony Burke). The young artist was accused of involvement in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old girl.

Currently, D4vd is being held in strict custody, and the court has denied all bail requests. Authorities say the case file will be transferred to the District Attorney's Office next Monday for consideration of formal charges. This is considered one of the most serious criminal cases involving a young artist in recent years.

The matter began to come to light last September, when police received reports of a strong, foul odor emanating from a tow truck impound lot in Hollywood. The targeted vehicle was a vehicle that had been impounded after being abandoned in the Hollywood Hills area, and notably, it was registered under the name of David Anthony Burke (D4vd).

During the search, authorities were shocked to discover a decomposed body inside the vehicle. Subsequent forensic examination confirmed the victim was Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who had been missing since 2024 in Lake Elsinore, about 60 miles from Los Angeles. The medical examiner's office stated that the victim had died long before being found, making the initial investigation difficult.

By November 2025, after months of gathering evidence and analyzing leads, investigators officially added D4vd to their list of top suspects. A statement from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office sent to the New York Times confirmed that the case had now been transferred to the Serious Crimes Division.

Although the singer's representatives have not yet issued an official response, the police finding the body in his personal property is extremely damaging evidence. Public opinion is now questioning the relationship between the 21-year-old singer and the underage victim, as well as the motive behind this heinous act.

D4vd, born in 2005 in Houston, Texas, is known as a new generation music phenomenon. He shot to stardom in 2022 thanks to his hit songs that took TikTok and SoundCloud by storm, such as "Romantic Homicide" and "Here With Me".

Notably, the song that became synonymous with his name, "Romantic Homicide," has now become a haunting name as he faces real-life criminal charges. Before his arrest, D4vd was at the peak of his career, having opened for superstar SZA's tour and delivered a spectacular performance at the prestigious Coachella 2025 music festival.

This case not only put an end to the career of a young talent but also left immeasurable pain for the family of the 14-year-old victim. If convicted, D4vd could face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment or the maximum penalty under California state law.

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