Grim Accusation: D4vd Used Chainsaw After Fatal Stabbing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Prosecutors have released additional information regarding the case against musician David Anthony Burke, also known as D4vd, who faces charges related to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Burke has pleaded not guilty and is currently held without bail.

Burke, aged 21, is charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. As legal proceedings continue, significant attention is focused on how these serious allegations will be addressed in court.

Timeline of Events Leading to Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Death

Authorities allege that Burke killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez on April 23, 2025. Her dismembered remains were later found in the trunk of his Tesla, which had been abandoned and impounded in the Hollywood Hills.

The sequence of events, pieced together through evidence and witness statements, shows that her remains were moved weeks after her death. Reports of a strong odor from the car led to further investigation by authorities.

Prosecutors Detail Alleged Actions Inside Burke’s Home

A preliminary hearing brief claims Burke ordered an Uber for Rivas to his home on the night of her death before allegedly stabbing her multiple times. Prosecutors allege he attempted to contain the scene using an inflatable pool and dismembered her body with a chainsaw.

Fragments matching this inflatable pool were reportedly found with the victim's remains, linked back to a purchase made by Burke under a fake name. These findings form part of the forensic evidence presented by prosecutors.

Discovery of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Remains

Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains were discovered on September 8, 2025, following reports of a foul odor from a car trunk. This discovery occurred one day after what would have been her 15th birthday, adding to the tragedy surrounding this case.