Rapper d4vd Arrested for Suspected Murder of 14-Year-Old Girl
David Anthony Burke, better known by his stage name d4vd, has been arrested in connection with the suspected murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas. The Los Angeles Police Department took the 21-year-old rapper into custody on suspicion of killing Rivas, whose dismembered body was discovered in a vehicle registered to him.
Details of the Arrest
Burke was apprehended on Thursday and is currently being held without bail. The arrest follows an investigation that revealed Rivas’s remains were found in a Tesla belonging to the artist. This grim discovery occurred seven months after her remains were unearthed.
Investigation Findings
- Rivas’s body was located in the trunk of the impounded vehicle.
- Authorities found two black bags inside the car; one contained a head and torso, while the other held additional body parts.
- An autopsy indicated Rivas had been dead for a significant period prior to the discovery.
- The find was made just one day before her 15th birthday.
Legal Proceedings
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office is set to assess the evidence against Burke for formal charges. His defense team has released a statement asserting his innocence and promising a robust legal battle. They emphasized that the evidence would support Burke’s claim that he did not cause Rivas’s death.
Background on d4vd
Originally from Queens, New York, d4vd gained popularity in 2022 with his song “Romantic Homicide,” which became a viral hit on TikTok. Amidst the ongoing investigation regarding Rivas’s death, the rapper had to cancel the remaining parts of his US and European tours last year.
