Rapper Charged in Teen's Murder, Dismemberment

0:00On May 1st, rising rapper David, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, faces first degree murder charges for killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas. Her name is Des. Prosecutors say he stabbed her last April at his Hollywood Hills rental, then dismembered her body with chainsaws and hid the remains in the trunk of. His Tesla, the body was found months later, leading to his arrest. Details from court filings paint a grim picture of the coverum. After the breakup, Celeste got jealous over his other relationships and threatened his budding music career. Burke allegedly ordered chainsaws, a body bag, heavy-duty trash bags, an inflatable pool to catch blood, and even a burn cage to destroy evidence all under a fake name. The two met back in January 2021 when she was just 11, starting a sexual relationship two years later when she was 13 and he was 18. Her mom reported her missing multiple times, but Burke kept pursuing her, even bribing a classmate for a phone so they could stay in touch.

1:00This week, new filings revealed he cut off her fingers because one had his name tattooed on it, and forensics linked blue plastic bits in her remains. To that pool, he bought. His defense entered not guilty pleased to murder, lewd acts with a minor and mutilating a body facing life without parole or worse. Celeste's family lawyer called breaking the news, the hardest thing in his 37-year career saying they're grieving quietly while handling, everyday life. With Burke's tour canceled and his star fading fast, this case keeps unfolding in LA court.