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Exclusive | Family of Celeste Rivas breaks silence after D4vd’s murder arrest

Nypost · · 489 words · By California Post Staff
Criminal Justice/Severity of Charges Victim Advocacy/Sympathy
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10 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The family of Celeste Rivas, the 14-year-old who was allegedly brutally murdered and dismembered by singer D4vd shared their heartbreak in their first words since his arrest.”
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The evidence confirms the discovery of Celeste Rivas' body and the arrest of D4vd, but none of the provided search results or Wikipedia entries mention the family sharing their first words since his arrest. The claim about the family's statement is not supported by the gathered evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Crashing" is a song by American singers D4vd and Kali Uchis, released on February 28, 2025, as the third single from D4vd's debut studio album, Withered. The music video was directed by Kenneth Cappe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crashing_(D4vd_and_Kali_Uchis_…
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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 Burke, a musician …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Celeste_Rivas_Herna…
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“Rivas’ dismembered body was discovered in the trunk of a Tesla linked to the singer in September after employees at a tow yard could smell a foul odor coming from the vehicle.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Celeste Rivas' body was found in the trunk of an impounded Tesla linked to D4vd in September 2025, following reports of a foul odor at a tow yard.
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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 Burke, a musician …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Celeste_Rivas_Herna…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Crashing" is a song by American singers D4vd and Kali Uchis, released on February 28, 2025, as the third single from D4vd's debut studio album, Withered. The music video was directed by Kenneth Cappe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crashing_(D4vd_and_Kali_Uchis_…
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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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“D4vd was arrested for Rivas’ murder Thursday, exclusive footage obtained by The California Post showed the singer being led away from the home where he was staying in the Hollywood Hills in handcuffs.”
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Web search results confirm D4vd's arrest and his removal from a home in the Hollywood Hills. One source specifically mentions footage obtained by The California Post showing him being led away in handcuffs.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in the United States, as well as predicted and scheduled events that have not yet occurred. July 4, 2026, will be the 250th anniversary of the signin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_the_United_States
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Coachella is a music festival organized by the Los Angeles-based concert promoter Goldenvoice (a subsidiary of AEG Live). It takes place annually at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The even…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coachella_Festival_line-ups
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of solved missing person cases in the 2020s.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_solved_missing_person_…
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“D4vd, real name David Burke, was officially charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances — murder of a witness to an investigation, murder of financial gain and lying in wait — Monday in an an announcement made by LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.”
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Multiple web search results cite LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman charging D4vd with first-degree murder with special circumstances, listing charges including murder for financial gain and murdering a witness to an investigation.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Los Angeles County elections were held on November 5, 2024, in Los Angeles County, California, with nonpartisan blanket primary elections for certain offices being held on March 5. Three of t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Los_Angeles_County_electi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The District Attorney of Los Angeles County is in charge of the office that prosecutes felony and misdemeanor crimes that occur within Los Angeles County, California, United States. The current distr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_County_District_At…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nathan Joseph Hochman (born November 26, 1963) is an American politician and attorney who has served as the 44th District Attorney of Los Angeles County since 2024. Hochman is a former federal prosecu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Hochman
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“He’s also charged with lewd and lascivious sexual acts with an individual under 14 years old, and mutilating a body.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that D4vd was charged with lewd and lascivious sexual acts with an individual under 14 years old, and mutilating a body, in addition to murder charges.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Crashing" is a song by American singers D4vd and Kali Uchis, released on February 28, 2025, as the third single from D4vd's debut studio album, Withered. The music video was directed by Kenneth Cappe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crashing_(D4vd_and_Kali_Uchis_…
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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 — American singer-songwriter D4vd has released one studio album, two extended plays (EPs), thirty-one singles, two promotional singles, and fifteen music videos. Born in Queens, New York City, and raise…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D4vd_discography
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“The special circumstance of murder of a witness to an investigation is because Rivas was a witness in the lewd and lascivious investigation.”
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Two separate web search results link the special circumstance of 'murder of a witness to an investigation' to Rivas being a witness in the investigation regarding alleged lewd and lascivious sexual acts.
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web search NEUTRAL — In April 2026, Burke was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, lewd and lascivious acts with an individual under 14, and mutilating a body.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Celeste_Rivas_Herna…
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web search NEUTRAL — Prosecutors claim the singer sexually abused Rivas for years up until her alleged murder. Riverside Sheriff's Office. The special circumstance of murder of a witness to an investigation is because Riv…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/us-news/d4vd-remains-silent-du…
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web search NEUTRAL — The charge includes an additional special circumstance for murdering a witness to an investigation, referring to the investigation into alleged lewd and lascivious sexual acts.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/apr/20/singer-d4vd-ch…
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“Officials say the murder for financial gain circumstance was added because they believe D4vd thought allegations of sexual relations with a minor could derail his music career.”
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While multiple sources mention the 'murder for financial gain' charge (Claim 3), none of the provided evidence sources explain the *reason* officials gave for adding this specific charge (i.e., fear of derailing his music career). This specific context is only presented in the claim itself and is not corroborated by the evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Content warning: this story involves sexual assault allegations and the death of a minor. Update 21.04.2026: d4vd has been charged with first-degree murder alongside a list of other charges in ...
https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/d4vd-arrested-celeste-ri…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 21-year-old singer was arrested Thursday on suspicion of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in his Tesla in September.
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/18/us/d4vd-celeste-rivas-her…
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web search NEUTRAL — Singer-songwriter D4vd was arrested in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the teenager whose remains were found in a Tesla.
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/investigations/d4vd-arrest-cel…
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“The singer remained silent during his arraignment and his legal team submitted a plea of not guilty on all charges.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that D4vd remained silent during his arraignment and that his legal team entered a plea of not guilty to all charges.
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web search NEUTRAL — Burke did not say a word during the hearing, but his lawyers entered a plea of not guilty to all charges. The arraignment comes only hours after the charges against the performer were formally announc…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/us-news/d4vd-remains-silent-du…
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web search NEUTRAL — During his arraignment Monday, Burke remained silent and largely out of public view as his legal team stood in front of him, blocking him from the courtroom’s line of sight.
https://finwire.io/news/general/d4vd-thrown-in-segregation-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — He did not speak during his arraignment on Monday – his first court appearance since his arrest last week. His lawyers entered his plea on his behalf. Watch: Officials announce charges against D4vd fo…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr1v4gzkvlo
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“Investigators say Rivas went missing after she visited D4vd’s home in April 2025.”
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No evidence was found regarding Celeste Rivas going missing after visiting D4vd's home in April 2025. The evidence provided for this claim was empty.
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“Nathan Hochman said Rivas was killed when she visited the singer’s home in April 2025, and he dismembered her corpse in May 2025.”
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No evidence was found regarding Nathan Hochman stating Rivas was killed in April 2025 and dismembered in May 2025. The evidence provided for this claim was empty.
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