D4vd Faces Serious Charges Amid Child Abuse Allegations in Murder Case
D4vd’s iPhone contained ‘significant amount’ of images depicting child sex abuse, say prosecutors
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Singer D4vd, charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, appeared in a Los Angeles court where prosecutors revealed his iPhone contained a significant amount of child pornography. The case, linked to the discovery of Rivas' dismembered body, raises serious allegations of sexual abuse and murder.
- 01D4vd is charged with the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez and possession of child pornography.
- 02Prosecutors allege he killed Rivas to prevent her from exposing their sexual relationship.
- 03Her dismembered body was found in September 2025 in a car registered to D4vd.
- 04A preliminary hearing is set for May 1, 2026, with trial expected within 60 days.
- 05D4vd has pleaded not guilty and his defense is seeking immediate evidence from prosecutors.
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Singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) appeared in a Los Angeles court on April 23, 2026, for a status hearing regarding the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors disclosed that a search of his iPhone revealed a significant amount of child pornography, although it is unclear if any material involved Rivas. The investigation into her murder, where her dismembered remains were found in a Tesla in the Hollywood Hills, has led to serious charges against D4vd, including murder and lewd acts with a minor. Prosecutors allege that D4vd killed Rivas to prevent her from revealing their sexual relationship, which began when she was under 14. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner reported that Rivas died from several penetrating injuries before her body was dismembered. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 1, 2026, with the prosecution aiming to proceed to trial within 60 days. D4vd has pleaded not guilty and is seeking immediate access to evidence from the district attorney's office.
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This case has raised serious concerns about child safety and the legal handling of sexual abuse cases in Los Angeles.
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