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Disturbing details of D4vd’s alleged relationship with Celeste Rivas revealed in new timeline

Nypost · · 315 words · By Jeremy Louwerse; Brad Appleton
Criminal Allegations
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“Prosecutors laid out a disturbing timeline of the relationship between Celeste Rivas and D4vd, real name David Burke, in the years leading up to her alleged murder in charging documents obtained by The California Post.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that prosecutors laid out a timeline of the relationship between Celeste Rivas and D4vd (David Burke) in charging documents related to her alleged murder. The web search results specifically mention this timeline being detailed by prosecutors.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anne Celeste Heche ( HAYTCH; May 25, 1969 – August 11, 2022) was an American actress, known for her roles across a variety of genres in film, television, and theater. She was the recipient of Daytime…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Emma Rose Roberts (born February 10, 1991) is an American actress, singer, and producer. Known for her performances spanning multiple genres of film and television, her work in the horror and thriller…
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“Burke was charged Monday with murder.”
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Two independent cross-reference sources confirm that David Burke (D4vd) was charged with murder on Monday. One source mentions the filing of criminal charges on Monday, and another confirms he will face a first-degree murder charge on Monday.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday that it filed criminal charges against David "D4vd" Burke in the murder of Celeste Rivas, seven months after a body was found decompo…
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/d4vd-charged-with-murder-in…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — District Attorney Nathan Hochman said at the Monday news conference that D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, will face a first-degree murder charge, including special circumstances, and other charge…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/d4…
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“On or between September 2023 and September 2024 Burke committed the crime of continuous sexual abuse “who did unlawfully engage in three and more acts of ‘substantial sexual conduct,'” according to the documents.”
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The web search results contain a direct quote from the documents stating that Burke committed continuous sexual abuse 'on or between September 2023 and September 2024' involving 'three or more acts of ‘substantial sexual conduct.’'
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Arleigh Burke class of guided-missile destroyers (DDGs) is a United States Navy class of destroyers centered on the Aegis Combat System and the SPY-1D multifunction passive electronically scanned …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Burke (born February 27, 1962) is an American chef and restaurateur, known for his appearance on the reality TV program Iron Chef America.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Burke_(chef)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On September 8, 2025, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were discovered in Los Angeles, California, inside the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to David Anthony Burke, a m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Celeste_Rivas_Hernand…
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“The new timeline suggests Rivas could have been as young as 12 when the alleged abuse happened.”
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Multiple web search results indicate that the new timeline suggests Celeste Rivas could have been as young as 12 when the alleged abuse occurred.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Silvia Celeste Rabimbi Cortesi (Tagalog: [tʃɛˈlɛstɛ kɔɾˈtɛsɪ]; born December 15, 1997) is a Filipino model, actress, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2022. She …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On September 8, 2025, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were discovered in Los Angeles, California, inside the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to David Anthony Burke, a m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Celeste_Rivas_Hernand…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Romantic Homicide" is a song by American singer-songwriter D4vd. It was released on July 20, 2022, through DistroKid and later included as the second single from his debut EP, Petals to Thorns. The s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_Homicide
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“The dismembered body of Celeste Rivas was discovered September 2025 in the trunk of a Tesla belonging to D4vd, real name David Burke.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Celeste Rivas's remains were discovered in a Tesla belonging to D4vd (David Burke). While the exact date 'September 2025' appears in multiple sources, the core facts—discovery in a Tesla belonging to D4vd—are consistently reported across web searches and Wikipedia entries.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Anthony Burke (born March 28, 2005), known professionally as d4vd, is an American singer-songwriter. Born in New York City and raised in Houston, Texas, Burke began composing music in 2021 for h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D4vd
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On September 8, 2025, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were discovered in Los Angeles, California, inside the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to David Anthony Burke, a m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Celeste_Rivas_Hernand…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Romantic Homicide" is a song by American singer-songwriter D4vd. It was released on July 20, 2022, through DistroKid and later included as the second single from his debut EP, Petals to Thorns. The s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_Homicide
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“Rivas had been reported missing by her family in April 2025.”
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The claim that Celeste Rivas was reported missing in April 2025 is mentioned in the Wikipedia entries for the death, but the web search results do not independently corroborate the specific date of 'April 2025' for her being reported missing. The evidence is present in the context of the Wikipedia entries.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On September 8, 2025, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were discovered in Los Angeles, California, inside the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to David Anthony Burke, a m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Celeste_Rivas_Hernand…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Romantic Homicide" is a song by American singer-songwriter D4vd. It was released on July 20, 2022, through DistroKid and later included as the second single from his debut EP, Petals to Thorns. The s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_Homicide
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Anthony Burke (born March 28, 2005), known professionally as d4vd, is an American singer-songwriter. Born in New York City and raised in Houston, Texas, Burke began composing music in 2021 for h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D4vd
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“The charging documents accuse Burke of murdering Rivas “on or about April 23, 2025” … meaning Rivas was likely murdered shortly after she was reported missing and several months before her body was discovered.”
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The web search results consistently state that the charging documents accuse Burke of murdering Rivas on or about April 23, 2025. This date is cited across multiple search results.
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““On or about May 5, 2025” Burke is accused of committing the crime of mutilation of human remains.”
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The accusation regarding mutilation on or about May 5, 2025, is only present in the structure of the provided evidence set (web search results) and is not corroborated by other independent sources or Wikipedia entries provided. It appears to be a specific detail from the initial reporting context.
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web search NEUTRAL — Such cases of human mutilations have been reported around the world. In 2005, three families were found in the Beni Mazar region of Egypt mutilated just like cattle, Witkowski disclosed.
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“D4vd, real name David Burke, was charged with first-degree murder Monday in Los Angeles and could face the death penalty.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that D4vd was charged with first-degree murder in Los Angeles, and that he could face the death penalty. Two sources specifically mention the death penalty possibility.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said the 21-year-old D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, was charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
https://apnews.com/article/d4vd-charges-celeste-rivas-hernan…
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web search NEUTRAL — LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced that musician David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, was charged today with murdering 14-year-old Celeste R., whose body was…
https://da.lacounty.gov/media/news/singer-d4vd-charged-capit…
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web search NEUTRAL — The singer, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, could face a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole or the death penalty if convicted, Hochman said.
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/20/us/d4vd-case-update-celes…
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“His charge came with special circumstances including lying in wait, murder for financial gain and murder of a witness to an investigation.”
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The cross-reference source explicitly lists the special circumstances charges, including lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and murdering a witness to an investigation, matching the claim's details.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — David Burke, also known as D4vd, faces a first-degree murder charge and special circumstances allegations of lying in wait, murder for financial gain and murdering a witnesses in an investigation.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/d4…
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“LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said Burke murdered Rivas out of fear an investigation into their sexual relationship could derail his music career.”
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“He was also charged with lewd and lascivious sexual acts with an individual under 14 years old, and mutilating the human remains of a body.”
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