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Singer D4vd Charged with Murder, Child Abuse

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21-year-old singer D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, stands accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas in April 2025. Prosecutors allege he stabbed her multiple times, dismembered her body with a chainsaw, and left her remains in his Teslas trunk for months. D4vd faces charges of murder, sexual abuse of a child, and mutilation of human remains. Despite pleading not guilty, his lawyers claim the evidence exonerates him, setting the stage for a heated defense. The case continues to unfold, casting a spotlight on the dark side of fame and the shocking allegations against the rising star.

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Singer D4vd Charged with Murder, Child Abuse

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Prosecutors in Los Angeles say 21-year-old singer David, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas last, April. They alleged he stabbed her multiple times at his Hollywood Hills home after a big text argument the day before, then dismembered her body with a chainsaw. Her remains turned up in the trunk of his Tesla months later in September 2025, leading to his arrest. The district attorney's office dropped the detailed brief on April 29th, outlining how he lured her there with an uber ride. After she bled out, he bought tools online under a fake name, like a body bag, heavy-duty trash bags, and even an inflatable pool to catch the blood in. His garage, he chopped her up, packed the parts separately, and left everything to rod in his car for weeks. David faces charges of murder, ongoing sexual abuse of a child under 14, and mutilation of human remains. He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on April 20th, and got hit with the full case soon after a long investigation.

His lawyers fired back hard, insisting the evidence clears him of killing her or causing her death. They're gearing up for fierce defense, calling the whole thing a setup against their client. This case keeps unfolding with more court filings ahead, shining a harsh light on the dark side of fame. With these shocking allegations against A, rising star, stay tuned as it develops. This has been Derm News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.

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