American musician D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, has pleaded not guilty to murder charges in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in September 2025.

• David Anthony Burke, 21, faces charges including first-degree murder with special circumstances, murder for financial gain, and killing a witness.
• The victim's decomposed remains were discovered in a Tesla linked to his Texas residence, and she was last seen on April 23, 2025, after visiting his home in the Hollywood Hills.
• Prosecutors are considering the death penalty, while Burke's legal team strongly denies the allegations and pledges to defend his innocence.