D4vd Charged with Celeste's Murder

0:00It's April 21st. Welcome in. This is California News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. The family of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez just dropped their first public statement after singer David got hit with first-degree murder. Charges in her death. Her dismembered body turned up in the trunk of his Tesla last fall, and now the 21-year-old artist, real name David Anthony Burke, faces life. In prison, or even the death penalty, prosecutors say David had a long-term sexual relationship with Celeste while she was underage, and he killed her with a sharp weapon at his Hollywood. Hills home to protect his music career when she threatened to go public. Extra charges include loot acts with a minor under 14 and mutilating her remains, all tied to special circumstances like lying in wait and financial gain. Celeste's family showed up at his Monday arraignment, thanking LAPD and the DA for their work while remembering her as a strong girl who loved, singing, dancing, and family movie nights.

1:03They miss her deeply and just want justice. David's team and parents fired back, pleading not guilty and vowing to prove his innocence. Investigators pieced it together over seven months. Celeste was last seen alive on April 23rd, 2025, heading to his place, V. Same day, his world tour tickets dropped. Her body got mutilated around May 5th, but evidence degraded over time, slowing things down until her death was ruled homicide last week. David's locked up with no bail, back in court Thursday, as the case builds with physical, forensic, and digital proof. This one's shaking up the music world, and we'll keep watching for what comes next.