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Singer D4vd Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering Missing Woman

4/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

D4vd, singer David Anthony Burke, was arrested in Los Angeles on April 16, 2026, on suspicion of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains were found in the trunk of Burke's Tesla in September 2025.
She was reported missing in 2024.
Burke's attorneys say evidence will prove his innocence and he has not been formally charged.
The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office is reviewing the case for potential charges.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, followed by O.J. Simpson's acquittal in 1995, ignited national debates on domestic violence, race, and media sensationalism. The trial, dubbed "the trial of the century," drew over 100 million viewers and highlighted deep racial divides in America, with public opinion largely split along ethnic lines regarding Simpson's guilt.

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Story summary

D4vd, singer David Anthony Burke, was arrested in Los Angeles on April 16, 2026, on suspicion of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains were found in the trunk of Burke's Tesla in September 2025.
She was reported missing in 2024.
Burke's attorneys say evidence will prove his innocence and he has not been formally charged.
The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office is reviewing the case for potential charges.

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