Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Rapper D4vd Arrested for Murder of Teen Celeste Hernandez

4/17/2026

49 8 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Rapper D4vd, real name David Burke, was arrested for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The dismembered body was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to Burke, with investigators continuing to examine Burke's activities.
Burke is held without bail.
Rivas Hernandez was reported missing in April 2024.

History

Historical Context

Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her Salt Lake City home on June 5, 2002, sparking national outrage and extensive media coverage. Her case, alongside other high-profile abductions that summer, led to the enactment of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act in 2006, aimed at enhancing child protection laws. The recent arrest of rapper D4vd for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez highlights ongoing concerns about violence against minors.

1 of 2

Story summary

Rapper D4vd, real name David Burke, was arrested for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The dismembered body was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to Burke, with investigators continuing to examine Burke's activities.
Burke is held without bail.
Rivas Hernandez was reported missing in April 2024.

1 / 2