Rising music star D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, has been formally booked into the Los Angeles County jail system after his arrest on suspicion of murder. The 21-year-old artist was taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department's robbery homicide unit on Thursday and is now being held without bail at the LAPD's 77th Street Station Jail.
Authorities allege D4vd was involved in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas, whose body was discovered in September 2025 inside the singer's impounded Tesla. According to police reports, the teenager's remains were found in the vehicle's trunk after employees at a Hollywood tow yard reported a foul odor emanating from the car.
Video footage obtained by media outlets shows D4vd being handcuffed and escorted from his Hollywood Hills residence by multiple officers before being transported to jail. The arrest occurred without a formal indictment or criminal complaint being filed, a point emphasized by the singer's legal team.
D4vd's attorneys, Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter, issued a statement asserting their client's innocence: "The actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death. There is no indictment returned by any grand jury in this case and no criminal complaint filed. We will vigorously defend David's innocence."
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office confirmed they are reviewing the evidence to determine whether formal charges will be filed. Police have not disclosed a potential motive for the alleged crime.
This development marks a dramatic turn for the young singer, whose career had been gaining momentum in the music industry before this legal entanglement. The case continues to unfold as both the prosecution and defense prepare their respective arguments.