D4vd Named as ‘Target’ of Grand Jury Murder Investigation Into Body Found in His Tesla
Rolling Stone Music
by Charisma MadarangFebruary 26, 2026
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Singer D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, has been officially named as a "target" in a grand jury investigation into the alleged murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Unsealed court documents reveal that investigators found severely decomposed remains in the trunk of D4vd's Tesla, which was impounded in September 2025. The documents describe the discovery of a cadaver bag containing a decomposed head and torso, with additional body parts found in a second bag. This revelation comes as part of a legal battle involving D4vd's family, who have been subpoenaed to testify in California despite their efforts to avoid compelled testimony through legal challenges in Texas.
The case gained attention after Rivas Hernandez was reported missing by her family in February and April 2024. Authorities identified the victim only after a week of examination due to the advanced state of decomposition. Detectives from Los Angeles Police Department characterized the case as an "investigation into murder" and successfully sought court-ordered secrecy to protect the ongoing probe. D4vd's legal team has contested these subpoenas, with one attorney stating that the matter remains unresolved in higher courts.
D4vd, a platinum-selling artist known for hits like "Romantic Homicide" and "Here With Me," saw his career derailed as
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Originally published on Rolling Stone Music on 2/26/2026