What investigators found inside D4vd's Tesla and Hollywood Hills home

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Eric Leonard and Helen Jeong, NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · July 22, 2026 · 4 min read

As Los Angeles prosecutors attempted to show that there’s enough evidence to put singer D4vd on trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, Day 2 of the pretrial hearing went underway in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday. After the prosecution questioned the business associates of D...

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The details emerging from the pretrial hearing of singer D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, have sent shockwaves through the Los Angeles community. As the prosecution builds its case against Burke for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the testimony of LAPD investigators has revealed a disturbing scene inside Burke's Tesla and Hollywood Hills home. The presence of multiple air fresheners in the vehicle, where Rivas Hernandez's body was found, suggests an attempt to conceal evidence. The use of forensic reagents to detect blood stains has also painted a grim picture of the crime scene. For Los Angeles residents, this case raises concerns about public safety and the darker side of the city's glamorous entertainment industry. As the trial unfolds, the community will be watching closely to see how the justice system responds to this heinous crime and whether it will bring closure to Rivas Hernandez's family.

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Category: business · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · Reading time: 4 min

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What investigators found inside D4vd's Tesla and Hollywood Hills home

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