The murder case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez came to light after US singer D4vd was arrested on April 16, 2026, on suspicion of killing the teenage girl who had gone missing the previous year, police confirmed. Authorities further stated that the case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office on April 19, 2026, where the major crimes division will review the evidence.
Timeline of the Celeste Rivas Hernandez Murder Case
The developments in the case unfolded over a long period, beginning with repeated missing reports filed by the victim’s family.
February–April 2024:
Celeste had been reported missing multiple times before her final disappearance. On February 14, 2024, she was first reported missing after running away, but she returned home a few days later. A second missing report was filed on March 19, 2024, though she again came back. However, on April 5, 2024, she was reported missing for the final time from her home in Lake Elsinore. After nearly 16 days, her family officially filed the missing report.
May 2024:
This marked the last known contact between Celeste and her family, reportedly through a phone call. After this, there was no confirmed communication.
September 8, 2025:
In a major breakthrough, police discovered Celeste’s remains in the trunk of a Tesla that had been impounded at a Hollywood tow yard. Officers were alerted due to a foul odor coming from the vehicle. The medical examiner reported that the remains were severely decomposed and had likely been in the car for an extended period.
April 16, 2026:
Nearly a year after the discovery, David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, was arrested in Los Angeles in connection with the case. He was taken into custody from a residence in the Hollywood Hills, marking a significant development in the investigation.
Alleged Link Between D4vd and Celeste
Investigators believe that D4vd and Celeste were connected prior to her disappearance. Reports suggest that the two may have met online, possibly through Discord, where she was allegedly part of his server as early as 2022. According to her mother, Celeste had mentioned a boyfriend named “David,” and similarities such as a matching “Shhh…” finger tattoo pointed toward a close association.
Sources also indicated that Celeste had previously run away to meet him, strengthening suspicions of an ongoing relationship. Authorities are now examining this connection as a key element in the case, especially after her remains were found in a vehicle allegedly linked to the singer D4vd.
Although the connection & reasons of death are being investigated & further updates are awaited.
