American alt-pop singer D4vd, known for the hit "Romantic Homicide," has been officially identified as the primary target of an investigation being conducted by a grand jury in Los Angeles. The investigation concerns the brutal murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found last September in an abandoned Tesla car belonging to the artist. Court documents, revealed after an appeal by the musician's family in Texas, indicate suspicion of homicide.

D4vd Officially a Target of Investigation

Court documents confirm the singer is being investigated for the alleged murder of a 14-year-old girl.

Gruesome Discovery in a Tesla

The body of Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in the trunk of a car belonging to the artist in Hollywood Hills.

Family Resistance to Testifying

The musician's parents and brother are trying to legally avoid testifying before the grand jury.

No Formal Charges Yet

Despite being a target of the investigation, David Burke has not yet faced official criminal charges.

The American public has been shaken by the disclosure of court documents that unequivocally indicate that 20-year-old singer David Anthony Burke, performing under the stage name D4vd, is the primary target of a murder investigation. The case concerns the tragic death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose badly decomposed body was found in September 2025 in the trunk (the "frunk") of a Tesla registered in the musician's name. The car had been removed by authorities from the Hollywood Hills area as an abandoned vehicle, which led to the gruesome discovery at a police impound lot. The Los Angeles County grand jury is currently analyzing evidence to decide on a potential indictment. The revelation of Burke's status as a "target" of the investigation occurred unexpectedly as a result of legal actions taken by his immediate family. The singer's parents, Dawud and Colleen Burke, and his brother Caleb, filed motions in a Texas court to quash subpoenas to testify before the grand jury in California. It is the attachments to these motions, not covered by California's secrecy clause, that contain language about the artist's alleged involvement in the murder. The documents state plainly that David Burke "may be implicated in the commission of a crime against the laws of the State of California, to wit: one count of murder." This situation is all the more striking as it concerns an artist whose most popular song is titled "Romantic Homicide." D4vd's rise to fame occurred after his songs went viral on the TikTok platform in 2022. The artist, originally from Houston, Texas, signed with the Darkroom/Interscope label, the same one that promotes Billie Eilish. The victim, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, went missing in 2024 in the town of Lake Elsinore. Her body was found exactly one day after she would have turned 15. Available information indicates the body was in a black bag, suggesting direct action by third parties. Despite the gravity of the situation and his official status in the investigation, the singer has not yet been formally charged with any crime. The artist's lawyers consistently avoid commenting on the matter, though they previously declared full cooperation with law enforcement. The grand jury proceeding is ongoing, and prosecutors are seeking to question key witnesses from the musician's circle, which may suggest they are looking for evidence of covering up the crime or aiding and abetting.

Mentioned People

  • David Anthony Burke — Known as singer D4vd, main suspect in the murder case.
  • Celeste Rivas Hernandez — 14-year-old victim, whose body was found in the musician's car.
  • Dawud Burke — The singer's father, subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury.