The D4vd case gets murkier
Los Angeles prosecutors dropped a bomb: on the phone of rapper D4vd, formally accused of the murder of teenager Celeste Rivas Hernández, they found a “significant amount” of intimate content of minors. Yes, you read that right.
According to reports such as TMZ, this came to light during the review of the cell phone and his iCloud account. The authorities did not provide more details or clarify whether this material has anything to do with the victim. But obviously this adds very dark layers to the case.
The defense asks for time, the prosecution rushes
The artist’s legal team, led by Blair Berk, complained to the judge: they say that the prosecution has not provided all the evidence. Beth Silverman, the county attorney, responded that there were three grand jury trials and that the transcripts will arrive later—due to the volume and sensitivity of the material.
Prosecutors say they are ready for next week’s preliminary hearing. They want a trial in 60 days. Fast? Yes. But with these findings, perhaps they want to close this before anything else leaks.
Quick reminder: what happened?
D4vd—whose real name is David Anthony Burke—was arrested a few days ago and charged with first-degree murder. He also faces charges of continuous sexual abuse of a minor under 14 years of age and mutilation of a corpse.
Prosecutors say he killed Celeste with a sharp object. An autopsy confirmed multiple injuries as the cause of death.
According to authorities, Burke had a relationship with the minor when she was 13 years old. After being threatened with being denounced, he summoned her to his home in Hollywood Hills on April 23, 2025.
That’s where the crime would have occurred. He then hid the remains in the trunk of his car for months—until last September.
What’s next?
Burke pleaded not guilty. His defense insists: the evidence will show that “it was not the cause of his death.” In addition, he asked that a judge decide in 10 days if there is enough evidence to go to trial.
Meanwhile, the discovery of illegal content on his phone further complicates his legal outlook—and emotionally for those following this chilling case.
