Trending Now - Celeste Rivas' Family Reacts to D4vd's Murder Charges

WHO:

ABC News - Celeste's parents, Jesus Rivas and Mercedes Martinez, stated, "Every Friday night was movie night and we spent wonderful times together."

ABC News - D4vd's attorneys, Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter, reiterated their commitment to defending his innocence.

ABC News - Celeste's parents, Jesus Rivas and Mercedes Martinez, stated, "All we want is justice for Celeste."

ABC News - Patrick Steinfeld, attorney for Celeste's family, stated that the family "is committed to ensuring that Celeste's voice is heard and her memory is honored throughout this process."

ABC News - Celeste's parents, Jesus Rivas and Mercedes Martinez, stated, "We love her very much and she always told us that she loved us. We miss her deeply."

ABC News - Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed that Celeste Rivas Hernandez was a reported runaway from Riverside County.

ABC News - Celeste's parents, Jesus Rivas and Mercedes Martinez, expressed their gratitude to the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for their efforts in the case.

ABC News - Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old girl.

ABC News - D4vd, a 21-year-old Los Angeles resident whose legal name is David Burke.

ABC News - Jesus Rivas and Mercedes Martinez, parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

ABC News - Patrick Steinfeld, attorney for Celeste's family.

ABC News - Nathan Hochman, Los Angeles County District Attorney.

ABC News - Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter, attorneys for D4vd.

WHAT:

NBC News - The teenage girl whose dismembered body was found in the trunk of D4vd’s Tesla died from "multiple penetrating injuries caused by objects," according to records released on April 20th, 2026.

ABC News - D4vd was charged with first-degree murder on April 17th, 2026, following his arrest on April 15th, 2026, after a monthslong investigation.

ABC News - D4vd faces additional charges alleging he unlawfully mutilated human remains, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.

ABC News - D4vd is accused of killing Celeste for financial gain to maintain his musical career.

ABC News - A not guilty plea was entered on D4vd's behalf during his arraignment on April 18th, 2026.

ABC News - D4vd remains held on no bail.

ABC News - Celeste's dismembered body was found in the trunk of D4vd's Tesla on September 8th, 2025.

ABC News - D4vd was charged with first-degree murder on April 17th, 2026, following his arrest on April 15th, 2026, after a monthslong investigation.

ABC News - The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has made a determination on how Celeste Rivas Hernandez died, but the findings are sealed.

ABC News - D4vd faces special circumstances alleging he continuously committed "lewd and lascivious sexual acts" with Celeste while she was under the age of 14.

ABC News - D4vd's attorneys stated, "We will vigorously defend David's innocence."

ABC News - D4vd was charged with first-degree murder on April 17th, 2026, following his arrest on April 15th, 2026.

ABC News - D4vd's attorneys stated, "The actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death."

ABC News - D4vd faces additional charges alleging he unlawfully mutilated human remains, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.

ABC News - D4vd was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death.

ABC News - D4vd faces charges alleging he committed "lewd and lascivious sexual acts" with Celeste while she was under 14.

ABC News - D4vd is accused of killing Celeste for financial gain to maintain his musical career.

ABC News - A not guilty plea was entered on D4vd's behalf during his arraignment.

ABC News - D4vd remains held on no bail.

ABC News - Celeste's dismembered body was found in the trunk of D4vd's Tesla on September 8th, 2025.

WHERE:

ABC News - Celeste Rivas Hernandez was last known to be alive at D4vd's home in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles.

ABC News - Celeste's remains were found in a Hollywood tow yard.

WHEN:

TMZ - D4vd was heavily focused on promoting his new album around the time prosecutors say Celeste Rivas was last seen at his home on April 23rd, 2025.

ABC News - Celeste Rivas Hernandez was last known to be alive on April 23rd, 2025.

ABC News - Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains were found on September 9th, 2025, one day after her 15th birthday.

ABC News - D4vd's first court appearance occurred on April 18th, 2026.

ABC News - Celeste Rivas Hernandez was last known to be alive on April 23rd, 2025.

ABC News - Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains were found on September 9th, 2025, one day after her 15th birthday.

ABC News - Celeste Rivas Hernandez was last seen alive on April 23rd, 2025.

ABC News - Celeste's remains were discovered on September 8th, 2025.

ABC News - D4vd was arrested on April 15th, 2026, and charged on April 17th, 2026.

WHY:

NY Post - Alleged messages and photos suggest D4vd and Celeste Rivas may have met as early as 2022 when she was 12 years old.

ABC News - Prosecutors allege that D4vd killed Celeste to maintain his "very lucrative musical career that Celeste was threatening" to expose.

ABC News - D4vd allegedly killed Celeste to prevent her from exposing his musical career.

HOW:

ABC News - The Tesla containing Celeste's remains had been at the impound lot for two days after being found abandoned on a Hollywood street due to a foul odor reported by officers.

ABC News - The Tesla containing Celeste's remains was found abandoned on a Hollywood street due to a foul odor reported by officers.

ABC News - The Tesla containing Celeste's remains had been at the impound lot for two days after being found abandoned on a Hollywood street due to a foul odor reported by officers.

ABC News - Celeste's remains were found dismembered, with her head and torso in one bag and her arms and legs in another.

(UPDATED April 22, 2026 21:20 UTC)

The teenage girl whose dismembered body was discovered in the trunk of D4vd’s Tesla died from multiple penetrating injuries, according to records released on Monday. Prosecutors allege that Celeste Rivas was last seen at D4vd's home April 23rdrd, 2025, during a time when he was heavily promoting his new album. Alleged messages and photos indicate that D4vd and Celeste may have met as early as 2022, when she was just 12 years old.

(UPDATED April 22, 2026 19:25 UTC)

D4vd was charged with first-degree murder on Friday, following his arrest on Wednesday after a lengthy investigation, with additional charges alleging he unlawfully mutilated human remains. According to Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, D4vd is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez for financial gain to support his musical career, and he entered a not guilty plea during his arraignment on Saturday, remaining held on no bail. Celeste's dismembered body was discovered in the trunk of D4vd's Tesla, which had been abandoned on a Hollywood street and was impounded after officers reported a foul odor, with her remains found September 9thth, 2025, just a day after her 15th birthday.

(UPDATED April 22, 2026 17:20 UTC)

D4vd was charged with first-degree murder on Friday, following his arrest on Wednesday after a monthslong investigation, with prosecutors alleging he killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez to protect his lucrative musical career. D4vd's attorneys have reiterated their commitment to defending his innocence, while the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has determined how Celeste died, though those findings remain sealed. Celeste's parents, Jesus Rivas and Mercedes Martinez, shared their memories of family movie nights, highlighting the tragic loss of their daughter.

(UPDATED April 22, 2026 15:21 UTC)

Celeste's parents, Jesus Rivas and Mercedes Martinez, expressed their desire for justice, while their attorney, Patrick Steinfeld, emphasized the family's commitment to honoring Celeste's memory. D4vd faces serious allegations of committing lewd acts with Celeste when she was under 14, and his attorneys have stated they will vigorously defend his innocence. The case took a significant turn when Celeste's remains were discovered in an abandoned Tesla on a Hollywood street, following reports of a foul odor, and D4vd made his first court appearance on Saturday.

(UPDATED April 22, 2026 05:42 UTC)

Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was reported as a runaway from Riverside County, was last known to be alive April 23rdrd, 2025, and her parents expressed their deep love and longing for her. D4vd was charged with first-degree murder on Friday, following his arrest two days earlier, while his attorneys maintain that evidence will prove he did not cause Celeste's death. The investigation took a grim turn when officers discovered a Tesla containing her remains abandoned on a Hollywood street after receiving reports of a foul odor.

(UPDATED April 22, 2026 03:59 UTC)

Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains were discovered September 9thth, 2025, just a day after her 15th birthday, in a Tesla that had been abandoned on a Hollywood street. Authorities allege that D4vd killed Celeste to protect his lucrative musical career, which she was threatening to expose, and he now faces additional charges for unlawfully mutilating her remains. Celeste's parents, Jesus Rivas and Mercedes Martinez, expressed their gratitude to the Los Angeles Police Department and the District Attorney's Office for their efforts in the ongoing case.

(UPDATED April 22, 2026 01:23 UTC)

D4vd, a 21-year-old resident of Los Angeles, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was discovered in the trunk of his Tesla September 8thth, 2025. Authorities allege that D4vd committed lewd acts with Celeste while she was under 14 and killed her to protect his musical career, with a not guilty plea entered on his behalf during his arraignment. D4vd remains in custody without bail following his arrest on Wednesday, after Celeste was last seen alive at his home in the Hollywood Hills April 23rdrd, 2025.