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Singer d4vd arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old girl found dead in his Tesla | CNN

Los Angeles (AP) — Singer d4vd has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old girl whose decomposed body was found seven months ago in his apparently abandoned Tesla, authorities said Thursday, while his lawyers declared his innocence. Los Angeles police said in a brief statement that homicide detectives arrested the 21-year-old Houston-born alt-pop singer whose legal name is David Burke, on suspicion of murder in the investigation of the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Defense attorneys Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski and Regina Peter responded in an email: “Let us be clear — the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death.” Police said investigators would present a case to prosecutors at the Los Angeles County District Attorneys Office on Monday. The office said in its own statement that it is aware of the arrest and its Major Crimes Division will review the case to determine whether there is enough evidence to file charges. The defense lawyers added, “There has been no indictment returned by any grand jury in this case and no criminal complaint filed. David has only been

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Singer d4vd is accused of murder. Here’s what we know about Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the teen he’s charged with killing | CNN

The tightknit and family-friendly city of Lake Elsinore in Riverside County is about 70 miles southeast and a world apart from the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood Hills. Celeste Rivas Hernandez grew up in Lake Elsinore, where she was a…

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Singer d4vd is accused of murder. Here’s what we know about Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the teen he’s charged with killing | CNN

The tightknit and family-friendly city of Lake Elsinore in Riverside County is about 70 miles southeast and a world apart from the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood Hills. Celeste Rivas Hernandez grew up in Lake…

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Apr 23, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
D4vd possessed child sexual abuse images, LA murder prosecutors say

Police allegedly found images on iCloud account of singer accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez A Los Angeles prosecutor said that the singer D4vd, who was charged this week in the killing of…

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Girl, 14, found in singer D4vd's car died of 'multiple injuries'

After months of speculation and delays, officials have announced that the teen girl found in singer D4vd's car died from "multiple penetrating injuries". The Los Angeles County medical examiner's office on Wednesday…

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Homeowners in leafy enclaves hit by burglars zeroing in on high-end homes for smash-and-grab scores

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It’s been 7 months since Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found dead in d4vd’s car. Why did charges take so long? | CNN

Seven months after a 14-year-old girl’s body was found in d4vd’s car, Los Angeles prosecutors announced the alt-pop singer has been charged with first-degree murder, mutilation of human remains and sexually abusing…

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Apr 21, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet report
Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of young girl allegedly found dismembered, decomposing in his car

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Prosecutors say singer d4vd sexually abused a teen for months before killing her. What we know about the case against him | CNN

Seven months after the decomposed body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of his car, the singer d4vd pleaded not guilty Monday to first-degree murder, a charge that carries the possible sentence of death or…

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Apr 19, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet report
‘Beloved daughter, sister, cousin, friend’: will D4vd’s arrest for murder bring justice for Celeste Rivas Hernandez?

After months of investigation, the singer was arrested on Thursday in a shocking case that has gripped Los Angeles The tragic case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the teenager found dead in the trunk of a Tesla belonging to…

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Singer d4vd arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old girl found dead in his Tesla | CNN

Los Angeles (AP) — Singer d4vd has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old girl whose decomposed body was found seven months ago in his apparently abandoned Tesla, authorities said Thursday, while his…

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The tightknit and family-friendly city of Lake Elsinore in Riverside County is about 70 miles southeast and a world apart from the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood Hills. Celeste Rivas Hernandez grew up in Lake Elsinore, where she was a…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianApr 23, 2026

Police allegedly found images on iCloud account of singer accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez A Los Angeles prosecutor said that the singer D4vd, who was charged this week in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCApr 23, 2026

After months of speculation and delays, officials have announced that the teen girl found in singer D4vd's car died from "multiple penetrating injuries". The Los Angeles County medical examiner's office on Wednesday announced that they'd…

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Seven months after a 14-year-old girl’s body was found in d4vd’s car, Los Angeles prosecutors announced the alt-pop singer has been charged with first-degree murder, mutilation of human remains and sexually abusing a child. Among the…

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