A Los Angeles judge has ruled that singer D4vd, real name David Burke, will stand trial for the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

The decision followed a five-day preliminary hearing where prosecutors presented evidence including text messages, DNA findings, and testimony detailing their sexual relationship and her abortion at age 13.Prosecutors allege Burke stabbed Rivas Hernandez to death on April 23, 2025, after she threatened to expose their relationship and damage his career.The victim’s phone went silent upon arriving at his home.Burke, 21, has pleaded not guilty, with his defense arguing insufficient evidence to prove deliberate intent to kill.The case highlights the legal complexities surrounding celebrity crimes and the prosecution’s burden to establish probable cause.The trial will proceed without bail, reflecting the severity of the charges.This case has sparked public debate on accountability, consent, and the legal system’s handling of high-profile cases involving minors.