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“Prosecutors revealed evidence they say proves David Anthony Burke planned the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl found dead in …”

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Multiple web search results report that prosecutors allege evidence proves D4vd planned the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. One source specifically mentions prosecutors alleging D4vd killed her to silence her 'before she ruined his music career.'

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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…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On September 8, 2025, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was reported missing on April 5, 2024, were discovered in Los Angeles, California, inside the front trunk of an impounded …
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“D4vd ordered chainsaws from Amazon to dismember teen, DA asserts.”

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Multiple web search results report that prosecutors allege D4vd ordered chainsaws from Amazon to dismember the teen. One source specifies that he ordered two chainsaws using a fake name.

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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…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On September 8, 2025, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was reported missing on April 5, 2024, were discovered in Los Angeles, California, inside the front trunk of an impounded …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Celeste_Rivas_Herna…

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“The Romantic Homicide singer had a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles on Wednesday for the alleged murder and sexual abuse of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that D4vd faced a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles regarding the alleged murder and sexual abuse of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. One source mentions the LA County District Attorney presenting evidence on the case.

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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…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On September 8, 2025, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was reported missing on April 5, 2024, were discovered in Los Angeles, California, inside the front trunk of an impounded …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Celeste_Rivas_Herna…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "One More Dance" is a song by American singer-songwriter D4vd. It was released on February 7, 2025, as the second single from his debut studio album, Withered, under Darkroom and Interscope Records.
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“On 24 April 2025, defendant ordered a shovel from Home Depot that was delivered to his home from Postmates.”

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Multiple web search results corroborate that D4vd allegedly ordered a shovel from Home Depot, delivered via Postmates, the day after the incident. One source specifies the date and method of delivery.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On September 8, 2025, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was reported missing on April 5, 2024, were discovered in Los Angeles, California, inside the front trunk of an impounded …
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“On 1 May 2025, defendant ordered, and subsequently Amazon delivered, two chainsaws to his home.”

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Multiple web search results corroborate that D4vd ordered two chainsaws from Amazon on May 1, 2025. The sources also note that the order was delivered to his home.

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“On 5 May 2025, defendant ordered, and Amazon subsequently delivered, a body bag, heavy-duty laundry bags, and a blue inflatable pool to his home. He made these purchases under the fake name Victoria Mendez.”

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“D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, is accused of killing 14-year-old Hernandez on 23 April 2025.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that D4vd (David Anthony Burke) is accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. One source mentions the arrest date and the victim's age.

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web search NEUTRAL — A mugshot of David Anthony Burke, whose stage name is D4vd, is displayed Monday, April 20, 2026, in Los Angeles at a press conference regarding the case of D4vd, who was arrested on suspicion of killi…
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web search NEUTRAL — What we know about Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, whom alt-pop singer d4vd is accused of sexually abusing and killing before her remains were found in his Tesla.
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/24/us/celeste-rivas-hernande…

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web search NEUTRAL — Burke Complaint Victim's decomposed and dismembered remains found in D4vd's vehicle LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced that musician David Anthony Burke, kn…
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“He repeatedly denied to authorities that he knew Hernandez was a minor, or that he had been pursuing her since she was 11 years old.”

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Multiple web search results report that prosecutors allege D4vd denied knowing Hernandez was a minor or that he had been pursuing her since she was 11 years old.

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web search NEUTRAL — Prosecutors say he met Rivas Hernandez when she was 11, and allege he started sexually abusing her when she was 13 and he was 18. They allege the teen sent text messages threatening to reveal their il…
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web search NEUTRAL — Prosecutors assert Burke knew Rivas Hernandez was underage as he continued to pursue a sexual relationship with her. But following the murder, Burke allegedly drove about an hour north of his property…
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15777715/D4vd-Celeste…

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web search NEUTRAL — He is said to have been mainly home-schooled until the seventh grade. Burke's career could not have gone better. He started his tour in August of this year. Through America, Europe, Australia and Sout…
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“Reported missing by her parents over a year ago, after she caught an Uber to the singer's house, the teen's rotting, decomposed and dismembered body was discovered on 8 September 2025 in an impounded car registered in D4vd's name.”

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“The TikTok star, who was interstate on tour at the time, initially promised to work with police in their investigation.”

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“He was arrested by the LAPD at his residence on 16 April and taken into custody, where he remains without bail.”

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“Potentially facing the death penalty or life behind bars, D4vd has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and continuous sexual abuse.”

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“David "D4vd" Burke started his music career making songs for Fortnite videos.”

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