**Headline**: TikTok Star D4vd (David Anthony Burke) Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering Teenage Girl
The Los Angeles Police Department has made a shocking announcement, revealing that the 21-year-old singer, D4vd (David Anthony Burke), has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenage girl who went missing last year. Police say that the singer, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was the target of a grand jury investigation into the apparent murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
The discovery of the 14-year-old's remains in a Hollywood tow yard on September 8th, 2024, sparked widespread interest and intrigue. Investigators found her decomposed head and torso in a cadaver bag in the front boot of a Tesla car registered to D4vd's address in Texas. The county's medical examiner deferred on making a ruling on how she died pending the death investigation, as her body was "severely decomposed."
In a statement to US media, Burke's lawyers said, "Let us be clear - actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death. There has been no indictment returned by any grand jury in this case and no criminal complaint filed. David has only been detained under suspicion."
Burke, who had cancelled his world tour shortly after the discovery of Rivas Hernandez's body, has been virtually silent on the case. However, his representatives previously said he was cooperating with authorities. The BBC has contacted his representatives about Thursday's arrest.
The few details that have been shared with the public before include that Rivas Hernandez was wearing a tube top, size small black leggings, and jewellery, including a yellow metal stud earring and a yellow metal chain bracelet, when her body was found. She also had a tattoo that read "Shhh…" on her index finger - a marking nearly identical to that on Burke's own index finger.
The macabre death of the teenage girl has fuelled intrigue and ignited an online following, with many speculating about her connection to the Romantic Homicide singer. A grand jury began hearing evidence in the case in December, but Burke's arrest on Thursday marks the first significant development in the case in months.
The case is expected to be presented to the District Attorney's office on Monday, and Burke is being held without bail. This development has marked the beginning of the end of his pop career and his noticeable retreat from the spotlight. He was also dropped from marketing campaigns with US retailer Hollister and footwear giant Crocs.
