Shocking texts surface as D4vd’s murder trial moves forward amid claims about family's alleged role

Newly presented texts have taken D4vd's case in a new direction, revealing that Celeste Rivas allegedly threatened the singer before her death and that her family allegedly knew about the singer. During D4vd's preliminary hearing, testimony revealed that Celeste Rivas allegedly sent messages swearing on God that she would kill D4vd, strangle him, harm him, and damage his career.

As per the recent reports, a Los Angeles judge has ordered D4vd, who goes by the real name David Anthony Burke, to stand trial for the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The trial is expected to take place within three months.

Celeste Rivas Hernandez was reported to be fourteen at the time of her death. As per reports, Burke is facing charges of murder, unlawful mutilation of human remains, and continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14.

D4vd murder trial: New details on Celeste Rivas Hernandez case

The decision to move forward with David Anthony Burke's murder trial came after a five-day preliminary hearing that revealed disturbing texts and new details about the family's possible involvement.

According to text messages presented in court, Celeste was angry over Burke's friendship with Aysia Collins and learning that she had been at his home in Hollywood Hills. As per the reported texts, she found it disturbing.

In the text messages of the following day presented during the hearing, the conversation didn't show any sign of threats, with Burke arranging an Uber for Celeste to come to his home before she stopped responding. Burke reportedly continued texting after Uber arrived at the location, asking where she was through messages like "helloooo" and "bro."

As reported by TMZ, the defense claimed that Hernandez's family knew about the connection she shared with the singer and even allowed her to travel with him. This comes as a contradiction to the family's previous statements that they did not know Burke.

A notarized travel consent form was also reportedly presented that showed that the parents allowed Celeste to travel to London with the singer two years ago, in 2024.

Other texts were also presented last week, as reported by TMZ, where Celeste allegedly ended her in-person contact with the singer, reportedly saying that she no longer wanted to have any contact with him in person. Prosecutors also reportedly claimed the two had a sexual relationship, saying Celeste had an abortion after becoming pregnant.

D4vd murder trial reveals claims of witness murder and weapon use

As reported by Entertainment Weekly, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said the complaint includes claims that Burke killed a witness, planned a crime, did it for money, and used a sharp weapon in the murder.

According to Hochman's statement reported by Entertainment Weekly, prosecutors claimed Burke was responsible for Celeste's death and allegedly used a chainsaw after placing her body in an inflatable pool. Hochman also said investigators found blood in Burke's garage that matched Celeste's DNA.

A list of items Burke allegedly bought after her death was also reported, which included three chainsaws, a shovel, an inflatable pool, and a body bag. However, Burke's legal team has denied the allegations, saying they believe the evidence will clear him and show he did not cause Celeste's death.

Celeste Rivas Hernandez's body was found on September 8, 2025, inside a Tesla linked to D4vd. David Burke has since denied any wrongdoing.

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