New details of D4vd arrest revealed after bombshell takedown in 14-year-old’s murder

Nypost · Apr 17, 2026 · 353 words · By Patrick Hedlund

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New details of D4vd arrest revealed after bombshell takedown in 14-year-old’s murder The singer D4vd was booked into a South Los Angeles jail late Thursday night after his arrest on murder charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

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The musician was taken to jail at the 77th Street Community Police Station and booked at 10:12 p.m.

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after LAPD officers descended on a Hollywood Hills home where he was staying and cuffed the musician around 5 p.m.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The LAPD released new images of the Hollywood Hills takedown showing several armed officers in tactical gear swarming the home on Marmont Avenue.”

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One web search result specifically mentions the LAPD releasing images of the takedown at a home on Marmont Avenue; however, this specific detail is not repeated in other provided sources.

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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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web search NEUTRAL — David Anthony Burke, 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 his Fortnite gameplay m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D4vd

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Claim 2: “D4vd, aka inmate #7221640, is being held without bail.”

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Three separate web search results (including IBTimes UK and a Wikipedia entry) confirm that D4vd is being held without bail and identify him as inmate #7221640.

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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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Claim 3: “Rivas’ dismembered body was discovered in the back of a Tesla belonging to D4vd back in September after employees in a tow yard could smell a foul odor coming from the vehicle.”

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The Wikipedia entry 'Killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez' confirms that on September 8, 2025, the remains of the victim were discovered inside the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to David Burke (D4vd).

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Claim 4: “Rivas had previously been reported missing by her family in April.”

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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and other web search results, confirm that Celeste Rivas Hernandez was reported missing in April 2024.

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web search NEUTRAL — her missing: on February 15, March 19 and April 5.[13] It is unclear when Rivas returned home afterward, but neighbors said they spotted her in the neighborhood with her parents later in the year.[13]…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Celeste_Rivas_Herna…

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web search NEUTRAL — Rivas was reported missing in April 2024. Celeste Rivas Hernandez pictured before her death.Credit: Facebook.Before Rivas went missing in April 2024, she was reportedly dating someone by the name of D…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/happened-celeste-rivas-h…

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web search NEUTRAL — Celeste Rivas Hernandez was reported missing by her family in April. gofundme.David Buchan for CA Post. “Let us be clear — the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Ce…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/us-news/singer-d4vd-charged-wi…

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Claim 5: “The singer D4vd was booked into a South Los Angeles jail late Thursday night after his arrest on murder charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.”

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Multiple independent sources (Wikipedia, BBC, The Guardian) confirm that David Burke (D4vd) was arrested on suspicion of murder related to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hannah Bahng (born 9 February 2004) is an Australian singer-songwriter. The younger sister of South Korean idol Bang Chan, she began her career in 2021 by posting vlogs and cover songs to social media…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_Bahng

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Men's Central Jail is a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department county jail for men in downtown Los Angeles, California, United States. Built in 1963, it is one of the oldest county jails in Californi…
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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…
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Claim 6: “Shortly after the body was discovered, D4vd canceled his remaining tour dates”

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The provided evidence confirms the arrest and the discovery of the body, but none of the provided snippets mention the cancellation of tour dates.

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web search NEUTRAL — David Anthony Burke (born March 28, 2005), known professionally as D4vd, [a] is an American singer-songwriter. Born in New York City and raised in Houston, Texas, Burke began composing music in 2021 f…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/D4vd

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 29, 2026 · Legal analyst breaks down charges against D4vd ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire discusses next steps in the case against the singer D4vd, who's charged with the murder of 14-ye…
https://abcnews.com/US/d4vd-murder-case-timeline-investigati…

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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · D4vd looked more like he was waiting on a delayed flight than fighting a criminal case Tuesday morning ... casually slumping in his chair during a court hearing while his lawyers and pros…
https://www.tmz.com/2026/05/12/d4vd-appears-in-courtroom/

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Claim 7: “A grand jury investigation into the case began in February 2026, with D4vd named as a target.”

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Multiple sources (Google News and Washington Post/web search) confirm that D4vd was named as a target of a grand jury investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

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Claim 8: “The musician was taken to jail at the 77th Street Community Police Station and booked at 10:12 p.m. after LAPD officers descended on a Hollywood Hills home where he was staying and cuffed the musician around 5 p.m.”

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While the arrest is corroborated, the specific details regarding the 77th Street Community Police Station, the 10:12 p.m. booking time, and the 5 p.m. arrest at a Hollywood Hills home are not independently corroborated by the provided evidence snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael Jackson, also known as the King of Pop, was a pop, music, dance and fashion icon. His distinctive sound and style has influenced numerous artists of various music genres.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard (born 17 August 2003), known professionally as the Kid Laroi (stylised as the Kid LAROI), is an Australian singer, rapper, and songwriter. He was signed with American r…
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