Celeste Rivas' family reject rumours D4vd paid them after murder allegations
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Updated · Rolling Stone · May 1
Celeste Rivas' family reject rumours D4vd paid them after murder allegations
10 articles · Updated · Rolling Stone · May 1
In a Friday statement, her father Jesus Rivas said the family never contacted Burke, 21, and received no money from him or his relatives.
Prosecutors allege the singer stabbed the 14-year-old at his Hollywood Hills rental on 23 April 2025, dismembered her and left remains in his Tesla, found in September.
Burke, born David Anthony Burke, denies murder, child sexual abuse and mutilation charges; special-circumstance allegations could make him eligible for the death penalty if convicted.
Authorities knew D4vd was in contact with the underage victim. Why did the system fail to protect her before it was too late?
With AI fakes on the rise, can D4vd's legal team discredit the damning digital evidence at his upcoming May hearing?
Justice for Celeste: Family Breaks Silence as D4vd Faces First-Degree Murder and Abuse Charges
Overview
In April 2026, musician David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, was arrested and charged with the first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse, and mutilation of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The abuse allegedly began after Celeste's 13th birthday and ended with her murder in April 2025 to prevent exposure. Her remains were found months later hidden in Burke's Tesla. The graphic court documents detailing these events deeply traumatized Celeste's family, prompting them to break their silence briefly before choosing to cease all public communication and rely on legal counsel. Meanwhile, unproven rumors about hush money payments added to their burden, which they firmly denied. The case is ongoing, with a postponed preliminary hearing as the defense reviews extensive evidence.