Family of slain teen call for death penalty in D4vd trial
Summary
The family of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez wants the death penalty if singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) is found guilty of murdering their daughter. Burke has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and the trial is set to begin next year in California.Key Facts
- Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s dismembered body was found in the trunk of a Tesla linked to D4vd’s address in September 2025.
- D4vd is charged with murder but denies the accusations.
- California currently has a temporary ban on the death penalty, but the victim’s family supports it if Burke is convicted.
- Hernandez’s parents filed a civil lawsuit against Burke for wrongful death, false imprisonment, and childhood sexual assault.
- The lawsuit claims Burke had a controlling relationship with Hernandez, who was a minor when they met.
- The family says Burke killed Celeste after she threatened to expose their relationship.
- The lawsuit names Burke’s companies, managers, mother, and a security guard as enabling him to isolate Celeste.
- Burke has parted ways with his celebrity attorney and is now represented by a public defender.
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