Inside D4vd's Preliminary Hearing in Murder Case | Case by Case

A preliminary hearing for singer-songwriter D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, examines charges regarding the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. An LAPD detective testified that Burke's phone contained sexual photos of the teenager and discussions about abortion. The prosecution aims to prove a years-long pattern of sexual abuse preceding the alleged killing in April 2025. Legal experts are analyzing the evidence and courtroom strategies to determine if the case will officially advance to trial.