US singer D4vd has been detained by authorities in connection with the death of a teenage girl, as investigators continue to examine the case.
Police say the 21-year-old artist, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, is under suspicion following a grand jury investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The teenager had been reported missing last year.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Burke is currently being held without bail. Officials confirmed that the case will be presented to the District Attorney’s office for further legal review.
Burke’s legal team has strongly denied the allegations. In a statement, his lawyers said that available evidence will show he was not responsible for the girl’s death. They also emphasized that no formal charges or indictment have been filed at this stage.
Authorities began focusing on the case after discovering the remains of the 14-year-old in September at a tow yard in Hollywood. Investigators responded after receiving reports of a foul smell coming from a vehicle.
Court documents revealed that officers found human remains inside a bag in the front storage area of a Tesla linked to Burke’s address in Texas.
The county medical examiner reported that the remains were severely decomposed and could not immediately determine the cause of death. Officials believe the body may have been there for several weeks before discovery. The investigation into the cause of death remains ongoing.
Due to the sensitive nature of the case, a judge ordered the sealing of certain records to allow investigators to complete their work without interference.
The teenager, who lived in Lake Elsinore, had been reported missing months earlier. Community members described her as a familiar presence in the neighborhood.
The case has drawn widespread attention online, with many people speculating about the circumstances and possible connections.
A grand jury began reviewing evidence in December. The recent detention of the singer marks a major development after months of limited updates.
Authorities have not yet released further details, and the investigation remains active.
