The music community and social media platforms are in a state of absolute disbelief today following news that breakout singer Dvd has been arrested in Los Angeles. The -year-old artist, born David Burke, was taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department in connection with the murder of -year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
The LAPD Homicide Division confirmed the arrest in a statement that quickly went viral across X and TikTok, platforms where the singer first built his massive following. “Homicide Division have arrested David Burke, a -year-old resident of Los Angeles, for the murder of Celeste Rivas,” authorities shared. Burke is currently being held without bail as the industry grapples with the weight of the allegations.
A Tragic Discovery in Hollywood
The details surrounding the case are as chilling as they are tragic. Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a teen from the Inland Empire, had been missing for nearly months before a gruesome discovery was made. In September , her remains were found in the trunk of an abandoned Tesla at a Los Angeles impound lot.
According to reports from NBC, the vehicle was registered to Burke. Detectives were only alerted to the situation after a foul odor was reported coming from the car. The medical examiner’s office later noted that the body was severely decomposed, suggesting the victim had been inside the vehicle for an extended period.
Legal Team Vows to Fight
As news of the arrest spread, Burke’s legal team, including high-profile attorneys Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter, released a firm statement to The Hollywood Reporter. They maintain that the evidence will tell a different story than the one currently dominating headlines.
“Let us be clear – the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death,” the statement read. His lawyers emphasized that no formal indictment has been returned yet, stating, “David has only been detained under suspicion. We will vigorously defend David’s innocence.”
Social Media Reacts to the News
The irony of the situation has not been lost on fans, many of whom pointed out the haunting titles of Burke’s most famous tracks. The singer, who initially blew up on TikTok and SoundCloud in , is best known for the moody, atmospheric hits “Here With Me” and “Romantic Homicide.”
“I am actually shaking right now,” one fan wrote on X. “I’ve had ‘Romantic Homicide’ on repeat for years. To see these headlines is surreal.” Others on TikTok have begun dissecting his debut album, ‘Withered’, which was released just last year.
In a previous interview with THR, Burke mentioned that the album explored heavy themes of loss and grief, even going as far as to call the project “essentially a goodbye letter to me.” At the time, fans viewed the comment as a deep artistic expression, but in light of recent events, the quote is being viewed through a much darker lens by the online community.
From Coachella to Custody
Burke’s rise to fame was nothing short of meteoric. After his TikTok success, he reached a career milestone by opening for SZA and eventually performing at Coachella in . He was widely considered one of the most promising young alt-pop artists in the industry.
As the case moves forward, the LAPD confirmed that the matter will be presented to the District Attorney’s office on Monday for filing consideration. For now, the music world remains on edge, waiting to see how this tragic story unfolds for both the family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez and the artist known to millions as Dvd.
