D4vd's Preliminary Hearing In Celeste Rivas Murder Case Set To Begin. Here's What To Know

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Updated on: July 21, 2026 / 6:33 AM PDT

A multi-day preliminary hearing is scheduled to begin on Tuesday in the murder case against singer and songwriter D4vd, who is facing first-degree murder charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, 21, is charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, lewd and lascivious acts with an individual under 14 and mutilating a body. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and his attorneys have denied all allegations.

The preliminary hearing is expected to last several days as prosecutors call witnesses, present evidence and the defense cross-examines witnesses.

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