Rising artist D4vd is officially facing murder charges after authorities linked him to the death of a 14-year-old girl in Los Angeles.
R&B artist David Anthony Burke is being held without bail in Los Angeles
David Anthony Burke, the R&B artist also known as D4vd, was arrested Thursday in Los Angeles on charges of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in the trunk of a car more than seven months ago.
Burke, 21, is being held without bail as prosecutors move forward with the case. A court date has not yet been announced.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the arrest but did not publicly detail why investigators found Burke or what evidence tied him to Hernandez’s death. Authorities also have not disclosed the nature of any relationship between the two or whether they are looking for additional suspects. The investigation is ongoing.
Hernandez’s death drew immediate attention when her body was first discovered under circumstances reported at the time. Thursday’s arrest is the first major development in a case that has been unsolved for much of a year.
Burke had been building momentum in the R&B scene before his arrest. His career status is now uncertain as legal proceedings begin.
Prosecutors are reviewing evidence collected by investigators. More details are expected to be released as the case progresses.
