D4vd’s parents have publicly proclaimed their son’s innocence and are supporting him as prosecutors prepare to file formal murder charges in Celeste Rivas’ case.
D4vd faces a critical moment, with his parents publicly declaring their unwavering support and prosecutors preparing to file formal charges against the 21-year-old singer.
D4vd was arrested Thursday at a Hollywood Hills residence and is being held on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas, whose decomposing body was found months ago in the trunk of his Tesla.
The situation has become more tense as the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office prepares to present the case to prosecutors on Monday, a move that could lead to formal charges against the artist.
D4vd’s parents, Dawud and Colleen Burke, released a statement through the family’s attorney, Kent A. Schaffer, expressing their stance on the arrest.
“The parents are saddened and disappointed by David’s arrest, but they fully support him and believe he is innocent,” Shafer said. “They fully support him.”
His parents reportedly traveled from Texas to Los Angeles to support him through the legal process.
D4vd’s legal team mounted an aggressive defense, stressing that the arrest did not constitute guilt and that the evidence would ultimately prove his innocence.
The singer cooperated with authorities during his arrest, a detail his attorneys plan to highlight as the case progresses.
The investigation that led to his arrest had been largely under the radar for months, only being made public after legal challenges involving subpoenas forced details to come to light.
The case centers on Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in September 2025 in a vehicle registered D4vd.
The arrest marked a turning point in a months-long investigation that authorities had largely kept secret. D4vd is currently being held without bail as the legal system moves to its next phase.
According to TMZ, the Los Angeles Police Department said it will submit its findings to the District Attorney’s Office on Monday, setting the stage for possible formal charges and a preliminary hearing in which a judge will evaluate prosecutors’ evidence.
