According to court documents released this week, the 21-year-old musician allegedly bought items including chainsaws, a body bag, and a shovel shortly after the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Prosecutors argue these purchases are a key part of what they call an “elaborate plan” to destroy evidence. They stated, “The evidence shows a deliberate effort to conceal the crime,” in filings ahead of the preliminary hearing.

What Prosecutors Allege

Investigators say the alleged incident happened in April 2025, when Hernandez was last seen alive after visiting Burke’s (D4vd) home. Prosecutors claim she was fatally attacked following rising tensions. This includes threats to expose their relationship, according to reports.

Court documents also indicate that after the alleged killing, Burke bought tools online and used them to try to dismember and dispose of the body.

Authorities say forensic evidence, such as DNA found at the residence and the discovery of the victim’s remains months later in a car linked to Burke, strengthens their case.

The Broader Case and Evidence

The case has drawn significant attention due to the amount and type of evidence presented. Prosecutors claim they have gathered a large amount of digital and forensic material, including online purchase records and communications that allegedly connect Burke to the crime.

Additionally, investigators allege that the relationship between Burke and Hernandez began when she was a minor, which contributes to the broader charges, including first-degree murder and abuse-related offenses.

Defense Response and Legal Outlook

Burke has pleaded not guilty to all charges. His legal team argues that the allegations are unproven and has pledged to challenge the prosecution’s evidence in court.

If convicted, prosecutors suggest that the case could lead to the most severe penalties under California law, including life imprisonment or even the death penalty.

What Happens Next

A preliminary hearing is expected in the coming weeks, where prosecutors will officially present their evidence. The outcome will decide if the case moves forward to a full trial.

For now, the allegations are under judicial review, with the court responsible for determining whether the evidence is sufficient for prosecution.

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The unnamed source reportedly said the artist, born David Anthony Burke, has not been cooperative with investigators and suggested he may have received help in disposing of the teen’s body, which authorities believe likely remained in the vehicle since the spring.

An LAPD spokesperson declined to confirm those claims, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation. No arrests have been made, and D4vd has not been charged with any crime.

Rivas’ body was found on Sept. 8 inside the Tesla at a Hollywood impound yard after officers were called to inspect the vehicle due to a “foul odor.” She was later identified as the 15-year-old who had been reported missing on April 5, 2024, from Lake Elsinore, California.

The Tesla had previously been parked near a Hollywood Hills residence where D4vd had been staying before the launch of his Withered World Tour, which has since been canceled. Detectives later executed a search warrant at the Sunset Boulevard property in late September, seizing electronics and computer equipment as part of their inquiry.

According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, after the case was opened in September, D4vd transferred ownership of two homes in Houston, Texas, to his mother. He has not publicly commented on the investigation.

The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office released Rivas’ body to her family on Sept. 23, but has not yet publicly disclosed the cause or manner of death. The investigation remains active.

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Property records reviewed by entertainment outlets show the ownership changes were filed Sept. 18 and again later that month. On the same day as the first transfer, police responded to a swatting call at one of the residences; body-camera video later released by local media shows officers arriving after a bogus 911 report of a shooting.

Los Angeles detectives say Hernandez had likely been dead for several weeks before her remains were found in early September in d4vd Burke’s car, which had sat parked in the Hollywood Hills for an extended period before being towed. The cause and manner of death remain undetermined, and investigators have not named Burke a suspect.

In a recent statement, LAPD Capt. Scot M. Williams said investigators know Hernandez died and that “someone placed her body in the front trunk area” of Burke’s Tesla; the probe continues as evidence is analyzed and detectives work to reconstruct the timeline.

Hernandez, who was reported missing in April 2024, was laid to rest this month. Authorities have executed search warrants at a Hollywood Hills property linked to Burke as they pursue leads. Burke has not commented publicly on the case, and representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Editor’s note: This is a developing story. Allegations and reports cited above are based on law-enforcement statements and public records; no charges have been filed as of publication.

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