Trending Now - Father of Celeste Rivas Reacts to D4vd's Arrest in Murder Case

WHO:

Yahoo - Celeste Rivas Hernandez's father, Jesus Rivas, expressed gratitude for D4VD's arrest, stating, "Thank God ... justice for Celeste," according to family attorney Patrick Steinfeld.

The Guardian - D4VD's legal name is David Anthony Burke, and he is a 21-year-old resident of Los Angeles.

The Guardian - D4VD's attorneys are Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter.

NY Post - D4VD is the individual taken into custody.

TMZ - Celeste Rivas' family, including her father and attorney Patrick Steinfeld, are involved in the case.

WHAT:

ABC7 Los Angeles - The LAPD stated that D4VD was arrested on probable cause, not an indictment from a grand jury.

Yahoo - D4VD is being held without bail and has not yet been charged with a crime.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The investigation leading to D4VD's arrest lasted several months.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Capt. Scot Williams stated that the LAPD's investigation was "airtight."

The Guardian - Prosecutors described D4VD as a "target" in unsealed court documents, indicating he may be involved in one count of murder.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The Medical Examiner has ruled Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death a homicide.

ABC7 Los Angeles - D4VD, whose legal name is David Burke, was arrested on probable cause without an indictment from a grand jury.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Prosecutors referred to D4VD as a "target" in their investigation, suggesting he may be involved in one count of murder.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The LAPD found the teen's severely decomposing body parts in two cadaver bags in the front trunk of D4VD's Tesla.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The case will be presented to the district attorney's office on Monday, April 24th, 2026, for filing consideration.

NY Post - D4VD was arrested by the LAPD’s robbery-homicide division.

NY Post - D4VD is being held without bail and has not yet been charged with a crime.

TMZ - Rivas' family expressed a desire for justice for their slain teenager, and they feel that D4VD's arrest brings them closer to achieving it.

WHERE:

NY Post - The arrest took place in Los Angeles, California.

WHEN:

Yahoo - D4VD's arrest was announced on April 16th, 2026.

Yahoo - The case is expected to be presented to the Major Crimes Division of the Los Angeles District Attorney's office on April 20th, 2026.

The Guardian - Celeste Rivas Hernandez was reported missing in 2024 and her body was found on September 8th, 2025.

NY Post - D4VD was taken into custody on Thursday, April 14th, 2026.

WHY:

The Guardian - The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez reported her missing after she had run away and later returned home before leaving again.

TMZ - The family of Celeste Rivas believes that D4VD's arrest is a step towards justice for her murder.

HOW:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Capt. Scot Williams indicated that the LAPD had been monitoring D4VD closely prior to his arrest.

The Guardian - D4VD was arrested by police armed with rifles at a residence in Hollywood.

NY Post - The LAPD’s robbery-homicide division conducted the arrest of D4VD.

(UPDATED April 19, 2026 21:06 UTC)

D4VD was arrested on Thursday, by the LAPD, who stated that the arrest was made on probable cause rather than an indictment from a grand jury. He is currently being held without bail and has not yet been charged with a crime, with the case set to be presented to the Major Crimes Division of the Los Angeles District Attorney's office April 20th. Celeste Rivas Hernandez's father, Jesus Rivas, expressed gratitude for the arrest, saying, "Thank God ... justice for Celeste," according to family attorney Patrick Steinfeld.

(UPDATED April 19, 2026 15:07 UTC)

D4VD, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, was arrested by police armed with rifles at a residence in Hollywood following a months-long investigation by the LAPD, which Capt. Scot Williams described as "airtight." Prosecutors have identified D4VD as a "target" in connection with the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was reported missing in 2024 and whose body was discovered September 8thth, 2025. D4VD's legal team includes attorneys Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter.

(UPDATED April 19, 2026 09:11 UTC)

The Medical Examiner has ruled the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez a homicide, while D4VD, whose legal name is David Burke, has been arrested on probable cause without a grand jury indictment. Prosecutors have identified D4VD as a "target" in their investigation, indicating he may be linked to one count of murder, as the LAPD discovered the teen's severely decomposing body parts in two cadaver bags located in the front trunk of his Tesla. The case is set to be presented to the district attorney's office for filing consideratiApril 24th.

(UPDATED April 19, 2026 01:21 UTC)

D4VD was arrested by the LAPD’s robbery-homicide division in Los Angeles on Tuesday, and he is currently being held without bail, though he has not yet been charged with a crime. The family of Celeste Rivas, including her father and attorney Patrick Steinfeld, expressed their hope that D4VD's arrest brings them closer to justice for their slain teenager. They believe this development is a significant step toward achieving that goal.