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Musician David Burke Arrested for Murder After Tesla Body Discovery

4/26/2026

Summary

Burke Arrested

After a foul-odor call on September 8, 2025, police searched David Anthony Burke’s Tesla, found two bags with a body, and arrested him on murder, sexual-abuse and body-mutilation charges.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Celeste Rivas Hernandez on September 17, 2025.
An autopsy released April 22, 2026 ruled the death a homicide caused by multiple penetrating injuries.
Darkroom/Interscope dropped Burke in 2025 and canceled his “Withered” tour dates following the charges.

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D4vd Controversy

A clip from April 28, 2025 shows D4vd crying while performing “Afterlife” at his release party.
Kali Uchis, Holly Humberstone and Laufey removed collaborations with D4vd after Cassidy Clarke posted on TikTok that she no longer follows him, calling him a “monster.”
Caleb, D4vd’s brother, posted an Instagram Story on April 23, 2026 condemning “pedophiles and rapists” aimed at his sibling, a video later showing him onstage with Celeste, confirming knowledge before alleged murder.

History

Historical Context

After Evan Chandler accused Michael Jackson of molesting his 13-year-old son in August 1993, Los Angeles County District Attorney Gil Garcetti opened a criminal probe while Jackson’s team negotiated a civil settlement of about $23 million in January 1994. The scandal forced Sony Music to halt promotion and set a precedent for swift industry distancing from accused artists, a pattern echoed in today’s cancellation practices.

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Burke Arrested

After a foul-odor call on September 8, 2025, police searched David Anthony Burke’s Tesla, found two bags with a body, and arrested him on murder, sexual-abuse and body-mutilation charges.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Celeste Rivas Hernandez on September 17, 2025.
An autopsy released April 22, 2026 ruled the death a homicide caused by multiple penetrating injuries.
Darkroom/Interscope dropped Burke in 2025 and canceled his “Withered” tour dates following the charges.

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