David Anthony Burke, also known as the famous singer D4vd, was arrested on April 16 in the case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was found decapitated and in a body bag in the trunk of Burke’s car on Sept. 8, 2025.   D4vd became a suspect after people reported that Hernandez was last seen going to Burke’s house on April 23, 2025, never to be seen again, according to BBC News.  

The district attorney stated that Burke faces multiple charges, such as “continuous sexual acts, lewd and lascivious acts with an individual under 14 years old, and mutilating the human remains of a body,” according to ABC7. Nathan J. Hochman, Attorney at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, claimed, “Celeste threatened to expose D4vd’s criminal conduct and devastate his musical career, which caused D4vd to allegedly murder her, cut her up into pieces, and stuff her into bags that were placed in the front trunk of his Tesla.” 

The judge ultimately determines the consequences for Burke. Still, he has been charged with first-degree murder and murdering a witness to an investigation, which carries a maximum penalty of life without parole, or even the death penalty. Check out The Challenge’s previous story in this unfolding case: Frightening Sight Found in Musician’s Car – The Challenge