What’s the lore behind D4vd’s blue wig? Photos of matching hairdo with Celeste Rivas Hernandez resurface online amid murder trial

Court Arraignment Of Singer D4vd Charged With Capital Murder - Source: Getty
Court Arraignment Of Singer D4vd Charged With Capital Murder - Source: Getty

David Anthony Burke, who is known as D4VD, remains at the center of a high-profile murder case involving Celeste Rivas Hernandez. As social media users have started examining older photographs that they believe might suggest a closer relationship between the two.

Among the most recent viral talking topics is a blue wig appearing in different images of D4VD and Celeste. The resurfaced images have fueled widespread speculation online, but there is no verified evidence that the couple wore the same wig or that the photos establish a relationship between them.

The renewed discussion comes as prosecutors continue to present evidence in Burke's preliminary hearing, where he has pled not guilty to accusations of murder, child sexual abuse, and bodily mutilation.


Why is D4VD's blue wig going viral?

Photos comparing D4VD's blue wig to one allegedly worn by Celeste Rivas Hernandez have resurfaced online, reigniting a theory that has been circulating on social media since 2025.

The comparison first gathered traction in September 2025, when outlets like IndiaTimes reported on online speculation following a photo purportedly showing Celeste sporting a blue wig that seemed startlingly similar to one D4VD wore during a Con appearance in July 2025. At the time, some social media users noted similarities in the haircut, notably the bangs, while others questioned whether the photographs showed the same wig.

The discussion resurfaced on Reddit approximately three months ago, when one user uploaded the screenshot with the disclaimer that the original photograph of Celeste Rivas Hernandez could not be independently verified and that readers should "take this with a grain of salt." According to the Reddit thread, one of Celeste's pals apparently published the image in an undisclosed comment section, but no original source has been established.

The theory regained popularity after D4VD's preliminary hearing drew additional attention to the case, with X users examining old photographs.

While several social media users claimed that the wigs seemed identical, saying, "That is literally the same wig; the cuts are in the exact same spots on the bangs." Another was skeptical, saying, "Not sure if any of these pics are real though."

As of publication, there is no verified evidence that the two photographs show the same wig or that Celeste's resurfaced image is real.

Before the wig discussion began, social media users focused on another alleged similarity between Burke and Celeste. Burke and Celeste were reported to have "Shhh…" tattoos on their right index fingers. Celeste's right index finger tattoo was purportedly done in red ink, fueling online suspicion about their apparent relationship.

During the preliminary hearing, prosecutors also presented evidence on the couple's purported relationship. According to testimony about Celeste Rivas Hernandez's remains, her left ring finger had a separate tattoo that said "David" in red ink, which was also uploaded by her on social media earlier.

Her mother had previously indicated that her daughter's lover was named David, which is the same as D4VD's legal first name, David Burke.


What has been presented in the court so far?

The increasing online rumors comes as prosecutors continue to lay out their case at Burke's preliminary hearing.

This week, forensic specialists testified that DNA retrieved from apparent blood stains in Burke's garage was a close match to Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors claim Burke murdered the 14-year-old and dismembered her body inside the garage after she threatened to reveal their alleged sexual relationship.

Additional testimony has included allegations that investigators discovered sexually explicit photographs, messages discussing pregnancy and abortion, Amazon purchases allegedly linked to chainsaws and body bags, and Tesla data that prosecutors claim tracks Burke's movements following Celeste's disappearance.

Burke has pleaded not guilty to accusations of murder, sexual assault of a minor, and bodily mutilation, and his attorneys have stated that they will strongly dispute the allegations.


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Edited by Zachary D. Lyngdoh