Trending Now - Singer D4vd Faces Murder Charges in Teen's Death Linked to Tesla

WHO:

BBC News - Celeste Rivas Hernandez was a first-generation daughter of immigrant parents from El Salvador.

TMZ - D4vd's attorneys, Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina, are contesting the arrest, stating that a grand jury never indicted him for the alleged murder.

Fox News - Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, is involved in the case.

NBC News - Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old girl, is the victim in this case.

WHAT:

TMZ - D4vd's arrest was captured on video, showing a heavily armed police presence during the incident.

NBC News - D4vd was arrested by detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division.

TMZ - D4vd was taken into custody shortly after 5 PM on April 16th, 2026, during an intense scene captured on video.

TMZ - D4vd's arrest was captured on video, showing a heavily armed police presence during the incident.

TMZ - A high-ranking LAPD source indicated that the Medical Examiner had trouble determining the cause of death for Celeste Rivas.

TMZ - D4vd's attorneys criticized the arrest, stating that a grand jury never indicted him for the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas.

Deadline - D4vd's dismembered body was found in the trunk of his Tesla on September 8th, 2025, seven months prior to his arrest.

TMZ - The L.A. County Medical Examiner has ruled Celeste Rivas's death a homicide.

Deadline - D4vd's dismembered body was found in the trunk of his Tesla on September 8th, 2025, seven months prior to his arrest.

NBC News - D4vd was arrested on suspicion of murder after authorities connected him to the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

NBC News - D4vd is being held without bail following his arrest on April 16th, 2026.

BBC - Neighbors recognized Celeste Rivas as a girl who would visit the corner store almost daily to buy candy and soda.

NY Post - Workers at an impound lot noticed a foul smell coming from a towed Tesla in September 2025, which led to the discovery of Celeste Rivas's remains.

AllHipHop - D4vd officially faces a murder charge in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas.

Deadline - D4vd is being held without bail following his arrest.

Variety - The Los Angeles Police Department announced that D4vd was arrested for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

WHERE:

TMZ - D4vd was arrested at a rental property previously owned by actress Sandra Bullock in Hollywood, California.

NBC News - D4vd was arrested in Los Angeles, California.

BBC - Celeste Rivas lived about 75 miles (120 km) away from where her body was discovered.

NBC News - Celeste Rivas Hernandez was reported missing from Lake Elsinore, southeast of Los Angeles.

Deadline - The remains of Celeste Rivas were found in the trunk of D4vd's Tesla in Hollywood.

WHEN:

TMZ - D4vd was booked into the L.A. County Jail at 10:12 PM on April 16th, 2026, following his arrest.

TMZ - D4vd was arrested shortly after 5 PM on April 16th, 2026, and was booked into the L.A. County Jail at 10:12 PM on the same day.

TMZ - D4vd was arrested on April 16th, 2026, shortly after 5 PM.

TMZ - D4vd was booked into the L.A. County Jail at 10:12 PM on April 16th, 2026.

TMZ - D4vd was booked into the L.A. County Jail at 10:12 PM on April 16th, 2026, following his arrest.

NBC News - Celeste Rivas was reported missing by her family in April 2024, but it was not the first time she had run away from home.

Deadline - D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is 21 years old.

NBC News - Celeste Rivas was last seen on April 5th, 2024.

Deadline - The dismembered body of Celeste Rivas was found on September 8th, 2025.

TMZ - D4vd was arrested on April 16th, 2026.

WHY:

TMZ - D4vd's attorneys criticized the arrest, stating that a grand jury never indicted him for the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas.

BBC - Celeste Rivas had a history of running away from her Lake Elsinore home.

Pitchfork - Authorities connected D4vd to the murder of Celeste Rivas after her body was found in his car.

HOW:

TMZ - The LAPD was frustrated at the L.A. County D.A. for not filing murder charges against D4vd for the death of Celeste Rivas, leading them to take action independently.

TMZ - A high-ranking LAPD source indicated that the Medical Examiner had trouble determining the cause of death.

TMZ - The arrest of D4vd was captured on video, showing a heavily armed police presence during the incident.

TMZ - D4vd's arrest was captured on video, showing a heavily armed police presence during the incident.

NBC News - D4vd was arrested by detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division.

TMZ - D4vd was taken into custody shortly after 5 PM on April 16th, 2026, during an intense scene captured on video.

TMZ - D4vd was taken into custody by law enforcement shortly after 5 PM on April 16th, 2026.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 03:50 UTC)

D4vd was arrested by detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division at a rental property in Hollywood, California, previously owned by actress Sandra Bullock. The arrest, which took place shortly after 5 PM on Thursday, was captured on video and showed a heavily armed police presence. Following the incident, D4vd was booked into the L.A. County Jail at 10:12 PM that same evening.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 01:20 UTC)

D4vd's arrest was captured on video, revealing a heavily armed police presence during the incident. Meanwhile, a high-ranking LAPD source reported that the Medical Examiner faced difficulties in determining the cause of death for Celeste Rivas. Frustrated with the L.A. County D.A. for not filing murder charges against D4vd, the LAPD decided to take independent action.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 23:09 UTC)

D4vd's attorneys have criticized his arrest, noting that a grand jury never indicted him for the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas. The dismembered body of D4vd was discovered in the trunk of his Tesla September 8thth, 2025, which was seven months before his arrest. A high-ranking LAPD source revealed that the Medical Examiner faced difficulties in determining the cause of death.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 19:18 UTC)

The L.A. County Medical Examiner has officially ruled the death of Celeste Rivas a homicide. A high-ranking source from the LAPD revealed that the Medical Examiner faced challenges in determining the exact cause of death. This ruling comes as the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Rivas's death continues.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 17:13 UTC)

D4vd was arrested shortly after 5 PM on Thursday, at a rental property in Hollywood, California, that was previously owned by actress Sandra Bullock. The arrest, which took place in front of a heavily armed police presence, was captured on video and has since drawn significant attention. D4vd was booked into the L.A. County Jail later that evening at 10:12 PM.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 15:16 UTC)

D4vd was arrested on suspicion of murder after authorities linked him to the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with the arrest captured on video showing a heavily armed police presence. This dramatic turn of events comes seven months after D4vd's dismembered body was discovered in the trunk of his Tesla September 8thth, 2025. The investigation continues as more details emerge surrounding this shocking case.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 13:19 UTC)

D4vd was arrested on Thursday, shortly after 5 PM, with the incident captured on video showing a heavily armed police presence. He was booked into the L.A. County Jail at 10:12 PM the same day. The dramatic arrest has drawn significant attention due to the circumstances surrounding it.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 11:15 UTC)

D4vd was booked into the L.A. County Jail at 10:12 PM on Thursday, following his arrest in Los Angeles, where a heavily armed police presence was captured on video during the incident. He is currently being held without bail, as his attorneys criticize the arrest, pointing out that a grand jury never indicted him for the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas. The situation continues to develop as more details emerge regarding the circumstances surrounding his arrest.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 09:19 UTC)

Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a first-generation daughter of immigrant parents from El Salvador, was reported missing by her family in April 20th24, marking another instance of her running away from home. Neighbors recognized her as a familiar face at the corner store, where she would often stop by to buy candy and soda. In a recent development, detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division arrested a suspect named D4vd in connection with her case.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 05:41 UTC)

D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was taken into custody shortly after 5 PM on Thursday, during a dramatic scene that was captured on video. His attorneys are contesting the arrest, arguing that a grand jury never indicted him for the alleged murder connected to the discovery of Celeste Rivas's remains in a towed Tesla back in September 20th25. The situation has drawn significant attention as D4vd is only 21 years old.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 04:02 UTC)

Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, is facing a murder charge in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Celeste was reported missing from Lake Elsinore, southeast of Los Angeles, April 5thth, 2024, and her dismembered body was discovered in the trunk of D4vd's Tesla in Hollywood September 8thth, 2025. D4vd was arrested on Thursday, and is currently being held without bail. Authorities linked him to the murder after finding Celeste's remains in his vehicle. Law enforcement took D4vd into custody shortly after 5 PM on the day of his arrest.