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Singer D4vd arrested for murder of 14-year-old

5/1/2026

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D4vd Arrested

Singer David Anthony Burke (D4vd) was arrested on April 17, 2026, charged with murder, child sexual abuse and mutilation after prosecutors say he stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez on April 23, 2025 and let her die.
Investigators linked Burke to purchases of a shovel, body bag and a blue pool using the alias “Victoria Mendez.”
Rivas’ dismembered body was found in two bags inside Burke’s Tesla trunk on September 8, 2025.

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D4vd Tour Canceled

Major streaming services pulled D4vd’s collaborations with singer Laufey, singer Damiano David, and artist Kali Kus after his arrest became public.
Interscope terminated D4vd’s contract in early 2025, weeks before the April 25 release of his debut album Withered.
His worldwide spring 2025 tour was cancelled following the charges.
Product endorsement deals were suspended, halting all album promotional appearances pending the criminal case outcome.

History

Historical Context

After Michael Jackson faced child-molestation accusations in 1993, PepsiCo ended its nine-year partnership on November 14, 1993 and Jackson settled the civil suit on January 25, 1994 for $15.3 million, prompting a sharp industry backlash. In April 2026, Interscope and streaming services Spotify and Apple Music removed D4vd’s tracks following his arrest, echoing the swift commercial exile seen in the 1990s.

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D4vd Arrested

Singer David Anthony Burke (D4vd) was arrested on April 17, 2026, charged with murder, child sexual abuse and mutilation after prosecutors say he stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez on April 23, 2025 and let her die.
Investigators linked Burke to purchases of a shovel, body bag and a blue pool using the alias “Victoria Mendez.”
Rivas’ dismembered body was found in two bags inside Burke’s Tesla trunk on September 8, 2025.

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