"Deputy Dist. Atty. Beth Silverman alleged that David Anthony Burke, who performs as D4vd, had covered up his lengthy sexual abuse of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, lured her to his Hollywood rental mansion, stabbed her and let her bleed to death."
"Burke, 21, is charged with murder, continuous sex abuse of a minor and mutilating a corpse. Prosecutors say he killed Hernandez because she threatened to expose his abuse and ruin his music career."
""There are no words to express the indescribable pain the family is experiencing right now," said attorney Patrick Steinfeld on behalf of the family."
""I originally encouraged the Rivas Hernandez family to speak publicly throughout the criminal process. However, in light of the gruesome details emerging almost daily, the family has decided not to make any statements now or in the future.""
David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, is charged with the murder and mutilation of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors allege he lured her to his home, stabbed her, and dismembered her body to conceal his sexual abuse. The family expressed shock and horror at the details revealed in court. They are struggling with grief while facing financial burdens. The family attorney stated that sharing the gruesome details with them was the hardest part of his career, and the family has chosen to refrain from public statements moving forward.
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