Trending Now - Prosecutors Unveil Alarming Digital Evidence in D4vd Case

WHO:

Yahoo - David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, is a 21-year-old singer charged with murder.

Yahoo - Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old girl, is the victim in the murder case.

Yahoo - Nathan Hochman is the Los Angeles County District Attorney.

Yahoo - Beth Silverman is the deputy district attorney for Los Angeles County.

WHAT:

NBC News - Prosecutors stated that the evidence includes witness testimony given to three different grand juries, confirming their existence for the first time publicly.

PBS - Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman mentioned that the prosecution has voluminous evidence that will take time to share, including child sex abuse images taken from Burke's phone.

CNN - The autopsy report revealed that Celeste Rivas Hernandez had wounds on her chest and abdomen that "may represent sharp force injuries," according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office.

CNN - A tattoo reading "Shhh…." was found on the inside of Celeste's right index finger, similar to a tattoo that D4vd has on his finger.

CNN - Two fingers were severed and missing from Celeste's other hand, as noted in the autopsy report.

NBC News - Prosecutors stated that the evidence collected from D4vd's devices included witness testimony given to three different grand juries.

PBS - The judge set a preliminary evidentiary hearing for May 1st, 2026, to determine whether there is probable cause to send Burke to trial.

NBC News - Prosecutors revealed that D4vd possessed a "significant amount" of child sex abuse images on his iCloud storage account during the hearing on April 23rd, 2026.

TMZ - Prosecutors claim D4vd's iPhone contains "a ton of child pornography," as stated during the court hearing on April 23rd, 2026.

PBS - A judge set a preliminary evidentiary hearing for May 1st, 2026, to determine whether there is probable cause to send Burke to trial.

NBC News - Prosecutors stated that the evidence includes witness testimony given to three different grand juries.

NBC News - The autopsy report revealed that Rivas Hernandez died from two penetrating wounds to her upper body.

NBC News - Prosecutors allege that Burke had been sexually abusing Rivas Hernandez for at least a year starting when she was 13 years old.

Billboard - Prosecutors described the digital evidence from D4vd's devices as "voluminous" during the hearing on April 23rd, 2026.

TMZ - During the court appearance on April 23rd, 2026, D4vd was seen in shackles and an orange jumpsuit, appearing sullen and staring straight ahead.

Yahoo - Nathan Hochman announced that Burke was charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, including lying in wait, murder committed for financial gain, and murder of a witness to an investigation.

Yahoo - If convicted, Burke faces a maximum sentence of death or life without the possibility of parole.

Yahoo - The district attorney's office has not yet decided whether to pursue the death penalty.

Rolling Stone Music - D4vd's preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 1st, 2026.

TMZ - Prosecutors claim D4vd's iPhone contains "a ton of child pornography," as stated during the court hearing on April 23rd, 2026.

NBC News - Prosecutors revealed that D4vd possessed a "significant amount" of child sex abuse images on his iCloud storage account during the hearing on April 23rd, 2026.

AllHipHop - D4vd's iPhone contained a significant amount of child pornography, as revealed during a court appearance.

Variety - Prosecutors stated that D4vd had a "significant amount" of child pornography in his iCloud account.

NBC News - D4vd was charged with first-degree murder, lewd and lascivious sexual acts with a person under 14, and mutilation of a human body.

Yahoo - The cause of death for Celeste Rivas Hernandez was determined to be "multiple penetrating injuries caused by object(s)."

Yahoo - The manner of death was classified as homicide.

WHERE:

Yahoo - The murder occurred in Lake Elsinore, California, approximately 70 miles southeast of Los Angeles.

Yahoo - Celeste Rivas Hernandez's dismembered body was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to D4vd in a tow yard.

WHEN:

NBC News - D4vd appeared in court on April 23rd, 2026, exactly one year after the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Rolling Stone Music - D4vd's preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 1st, 2026, following his court appearance on April 23rd, 2026.

Billboard - D4vd appeared in court on April 23rd, 2026, exactly one year after the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Yahoo - Celeste Rivas Hernandez was reported missing in April 2024.

Yahoo - Her body was discovered on September 8th, 2025.

Yahoo - D4vd was arrested on April 20th, 2026.

WHY:

Yahoo - Prosecutors allege that D4vd murdered Celeste Rivas Hernandez to maintain his lucrative musical career when she threatened to expose their sexual relationship.

HOW:

NBC News - The prosecution's evidence includes a significant amount of forensic material, items seized from many search warrants, and the contents of Burke's phone and iCloud accounts.

NBC News - The prosecution has voluminous evidence that includes the contents of Burke's phone and iCloud accounts, items seized from many search warrants, and a significant amount of forensic material.

NBC News - Prosecutors stated that the evidence collected from D4vd's devices included a "significant amount" of child sex abuse images, which were revealed during the hearing on April 23rd, 2026.

Yahoo - The LAPD's investigation involved serving a search warrant at D4vd's Hollywood Hills home on September 17th, 2025, where detectives collected a computer and several evidence bags.

Yahoo - Investigators believe the dismembered body of Rivas Hernandez decomposed for over four months before being discovered.

Yahoo - The LAPD's investigation involved serving a search warrant at D4vd's Hollywood Hills home on September 17th, 2025, where detectives collected a computer and several evidence bags.

Yahoo - D4vd allegedly used a sharp instrument to commit the murder, as indicated by a special allegation in the charges.

Yahoo - Investigators believe the dismembered body of Rivas Hernandez decomposed for over four months before being discovered.

(UPDATED April 24, 2026 15:18 UTC)

Prosecutors have revealed that they possess extensive evidence in the case, including witness testimony from three different grand juries, marking the first public acknowledgment of their existence. Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman highlighted that this evidence is substantial and includes disturbing child sex abuse images taken from Burke's phone, alongside forensic material and items seized from multiple search warrants. In a related development, the autopsy report for Celeste Rivas Hernandez indicated sharp force injuries on her chest and abdomen, and it was noted that two fingers were missing from one hand, while a tattoo reading "Shhh…." was found on her other hand, echoing a similar tattoo on D4vd.

(UPDATED April 24, 2026 11:17 UTC)

Prosecutors revealed in court on Thursday that D4vd possessed a significant amount of child sex abuse images on his iCloud storage account, along with a "ton of child pornography" on his iPhone. The judge has scheduled a preliminary evidentiary hearing for May 1st to determine whether there is probable cause to send Burke to trial, as the evidence includes witness testimony from three different grand juries and extensive forensic material. This court appearance comes exactly one year after the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

(UPDATED April 24, 2026 09:25 UTC)

A judge has scheduled a preliminary evidentiary hearing for May 1st, to determine if there is probable cause to send Burke to trial regarding the alleged sexual abuse of Rivas Hernandez, who prosecutors say was victimized for over a year starting at age 13. The autopsy report indicates that Hernandez died from two penetrating wounds to her upper body, and the prosecution claims to have extensive evidence, including witness testimony from three grand juries, Burke's phone and iCloud contents, and items seized from multiple search warrants. This case continues to develop as the court prepares to assess the evidence presented.

(UPDATED April 24, 2026 04:06 UTC)

During a court appearance on Thursday, D4vd was seen in shackles and an orange jumpsuit, appearing sullen as he stared straight ahead. Prosecutors described the digital evidence collected from his devices as "voluminous," including a significant amount of child sex abuse images. D4vd's preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 1st.

(UPDATED April 24, 2026 01:22 UTC)

Nathan Hochman announced that Burke has been charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, including lying in wait and committing murder for financial gain. If convicted, Burke faces a maximum sentence of death or life without the possibility of parole, although the district attorney's office has not yet decided whether to pursue the death penalty. The LAPD's investigation included serving a search warrant at D4vd's Hollywood Hills home last September, where detectives collected a computer and several evidence bags, and investigators believe the dismembered body of Rivas Hernandez decomposed for over four months before being discovered.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 21:14 UTC)

Prosecutors revealed during a court hearing on Thursday that D4vd's iPhone allegedly contains a significant amount of child pornography, and they also indicated that his iCloud storage held a considerable number of child sex abuse images. The preliminary hearing for D4vd is set for May 1st. This investigation began when the LAPD executed a search warrant at his Hollywood Hills home September 17thth, 2025, collecting a computer and several bags of evidence.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 19:20 UTC)

David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, a 21-year-old singer, has been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in Lake Elsinore, California. During a court appearance, it was revealed that D4vd's iPhone contained a significant amount of child pornography, and prosecutors stated that similar material was found in his iCloud account. The charges against him include first-degree murder, lewd acts with a minor, and mutilation of a human body, with the cause of death for Hernandez determined to be multiple penetrating injuries classified as homicide. Her dismembered body was discovered in the trunk of a Tesla registered to D4vd, and he was arrested on Monday, exactly one year after her alleged murder. Prosecutors allege that D4vd killed Hernandez to protect his musical career when she threatened to expose their sexual relationship.