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Trial Set Aug. 31 for Singer D4vd on Murder, Abuse

7/28/2026

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Burke Faces Trial

Charlaine Olmedo ruled on July 27, 2026 that David Anthony Burke (D4vd) will be tried and arraigned Aug. 31.
He faces murder, child sexual abuse and mutilation of human remains charges, pleading not guilty.
Prosecutors presented DNA, texts and chain-saw receipts linking Burke to September 2025 body in his Tesla.
Family lawyer Patrick Steinfeld said the family is relieved the case moves to trial and thanked LAPD and DA’s office.

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Burke Murder Trial

The autopsy identified liver and chest stab wounds, while toxicology was initially inconclusive but later cleared a benzodiazepine finding.
Hernandez became pregnant at 13, had an abortion in early 2024, prompting Burke to apologize.
Her parents signed a consent waiver permitting travel with Burke to London and Texas in 2024.
Burke’s album “Withered” was slated for release three days after the murder, resulting in his tour being halted.

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Burke Faces Trial

Charlaine Olmedo ruled on July 27, 2026 that David Anthony Burke (D4vd) will be tried and arraigned Aug. 31.
He faces murder, child sexual abuse and mutilation of human remains charges, pleading not guilty.
Prosecutors presented DNA, texts and chain-saw receipts linking Burke to September 2025 body in his Tesla.
Family lawyer Patrick Steinfeld said the family is relieved the case moves to trial and thanked LAPD and DA’s office.

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