D4vd transferred to LA County Men’s Central Jail awaiting murder trial; singer seen celebrating new music following Celeste Rivas’ death |

Singer D4vd, was charged Monday with the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposing body was found in the trunk of his abandoned Tesla. The 21-year-old, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, faces a possible death penalty over the ‘horrific and gruesome murder’.D4vd, was charged with first-degree murder, lewd and lascivious acts with a person under 14 and mutilating a body. His attorney entered not guilty pleas on his behalf to all counts, and the judge said he would continue to be held without bail.As per the latest reports on TMZ, the singer has reportedly been transferred to the Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail, as he awaits trial. The report cites law enforcement sources claiming that the artist was moved late Monday night and is being housed in a segregated unit due to his public profile.D4vd was earlier arrested by Los Angeles police on suspicion of involvement in the death of the minor. Authorities have alleged that the victim, was killed with a “sharp instrument” and then chopped her up after she allegedly threatened to publicise their sexual relationship. This would allegedly incriminate him and put his music career at risk.A look at D4vd’s social media pages around the date of April 23, 2025, the same day prosecutors alleged he killed Celeste, the singer’s TikTok page features a few posts celebrating his new music and his debut studio album, ‘Withered’. He even went about his music tour until her decomposing body was discovered in 2 bags, which sat in his Tesla for days until it was discovered by police on 8 September 2025. Following the discovery of the body, he cancelled his tour and his appearances at various festivals were cancelled.Following the murder charge, D4vd has been banned from Twitch. Netizens have also taken to social media to post old videos that see him with Celeste. Many have also demanded that his music be taken off various streaming platforms amid the murder investigation.The case remains under investigation and is expected to go to trial soon.