Family of teen victim sues singer D4vd, urges death penalty

Family of teen victim sues singer D4vd, urges death penalty

The parents of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez filed a wrongful-death suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court against singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, his mother, his managers and affiliated companies, alleging abuse, homicide and negligence. The family has repeatedly called for the death penalty for Burke, saying they would support capital punishment if he is convicted.

Their appeals have been reported by multiple outlets since the suspect’s Tesla was found containing the teen’s dismembered remains, prompting a trial to be ordered. Prosecutors have not yet decided whether to seek the death penalty.

Actors

Celeste Rivas Hernandez's family David Anthony Burke (D4vd) Nathan Hochman

Locations

Hollywood, California, United States

Articles

September 11, 2026
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Family of teen victim files civil suit against singer D4vd and associates
Family of teen victim files civil suit against singer D4vd and associates

yahoo.com • 11 Sep 15:26

The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court against singer D4vd, his mother and several business affiliates, seeking damages for alleged abuse and emotional distress.

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Parents of 14-year-old murder victim sue singer D4vd and associates
Parents of 14-year-old murder victim sue singer D4vd and associates

NBC News • 11 Sep 02:17

The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in Los Angeles County against singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, his mother, managers and related companies, alleging abuse, homicide and negligence.

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September 08, 2026
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Family of teen victim urges death penalty for singer D4vd in murder trial
Family of teen victim urges death penalty for singer D4vd in murder trial

theguardian.com • 08 Sep 14:32

The parents of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez have called for the death penalty for singer David Anthony Burke, who faces murder and related charges after her dismembered body was found in his car.

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September 07, 2026
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Family of murdered teen urges death penalty for singer D4vd after trial ordered
Family of murdered teen urges death penalty for singer D4vd after trial ordered

NBC News • 07 Sep 20:11

The parents of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez have called for the death penalty for singer David Anthony Burke, who is set to stand trial after her dismembered remains were found in his Tesla.

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Family of teen murder victim urges death penalty for alleged killer D4vd
Family of teen murder victim urges death penalty for alleged killer D4vd

ABC7 Los Angeles • 07 Sep 15:36

The relatives of Celeste Rivas Hernandez have publicly called for the death penalty for singer David Anthony Burke, who is accused of killing and dismembering the 14-year-old in 2025.

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Family of teen murder victim urges death penalty for accused rapper
Family of teen murder victim urges death penalty for accused rapper

Yahoo • 07 Sep 01:00

The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez said they would support capital punishment for rapper D4vd if he is convicted of her murder, while prosecutors have not yet decided on a penalty.

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September 06, 2026
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Family of Celeste Rivas urges death penalty if suspect convicted
Family of Celeste Rivas urges death penalty if suspect convicted

TMZ • 06 Sep 21:36

The relatives of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez said they support capital punishment for the suspect, while prosecutors have not yet decided whether to seek it.

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