Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndrew DaltonWednesday 22 July 2026 02:26 BSTCeleste Rivas Hernandez Looked 'Unrecognizable' in Photos Shared During D4vd's Preliminary HearingSinger D4vd, legally David Burke, is accused of murdering and dismembering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.A homicide detective testified Burke ordered a body bag, chainsaws, an inflatable pool and a shovel online under an alias, using his own bank cards, and had them delivered to his Hollywood home.Prosecutors allege Burke used these items to dismember Rivas Hernandez's body after stabbing her to death, fearing she would expose their relationship and harm his music career.Evidence presented includes the discovery of most ordered items in Burke's garage, a body bag matching one containing the victim's remains in his Tesla, and a 'Celeste' tattoo on Burke's finger.Burke has pleaded not guilty to murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child and unlawful mutilation of human remains, with his attorneys denying he caused Rivas Hernandez's death.In fullD4vd ordered body bag and chainsaws after teen’s death, detective saysMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in