Quick Info
| Profession | Singer-songwriter |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/03/2005 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Queens, New York City, USA |
Latest News about David Anthony Burke
Burke appeared in court for a status hearing where an evidentiary hearing originally scheduled for May 26 was moved to June 29 to allow his lawyers time to review all evidence, and a new status hearing was set for June 17.
Burke was formally charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, lewd and lascivious acts with an individual under 14, and mutilating a body. He pleaded not guilty to all charges, and his legal team stated there is no indictment or criminal complaint filed yet, asserting his innocence.
David Anthony Burke, known as d4vd, was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in his Tesla on September 8, 2025. He is being held without bail as the case moves toward prosecution.
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Bio/Wiki
| Stage Name | d4vd |
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| Known For | Viral hits 'Romantic Homicide' and 'Here with Me'; debut album Withered (2025) |
| Career Start | 2021 - began composing music for Fortnite gameplay montages |
| Breakthrough | 2022 - released 'Romantic Homicide' and 'Here with Me' which went viral on TikTok |
| Record Labels | Darkroom and Interscope Records (signed September 2022) |
| Notable Achievement | Debut studio album Withered peaked at number 13 on US Billboard 200 in 2025 |
| Birth Name | David Anthony Burke |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | Approximately 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
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| Weight | Around 150 lbs (68 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Schooling | Homeschooled after seventh grade |
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Personal Life
| Upbringing | Born in Queens, New York City; raised in Houston, Texas |
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| Family Background | Raised in a Christian household |
| Current Status | Arrested April 16, 2026 on suspicion of murder; charged April 20, 2026 with first-degree murder, lewd and lascivious acts with an individual under 14, and mutilating a body; pleaded not guilty to all charges; held without bail |
| Parents | Colleen and Dawood Burke |
Family
| Parents | Colleen and Dawood Burke |
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Career
| Music Style | Bedroom pop, R&B, indie rock, alt-rock |
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| Stage Name Origin | Chosen partially for search engine optimization; sounds like 'David' when pronounced |
| Early Releases | SoundCloud tracks including 'You and I', 'Take Me to the Sun', 'Runaway' |
| 2022 Singles | Romantic Homicide (July 20, 2022) - charted No. 3 on Hot Alternative Songs; Here with Me - both earned multiple platinum certifications |
| 2023 EPs | Petals to Thorns and The Lost Petals |
| Released five singles including 'Feel It' (third Billboard Hot 100 chart entry) | |
| Debut studio album Withered released; planned deluxe reissue cancelled; ongoing tour cancelled after discovery of dismembered body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in vehicle registered to him on September 8, 2025 | |
| Content Creation | Content creator for gaming and lifestyle brand 100 Thieves |
Style Quotient
| Aesthetic | Cool, low-key vibe; blends raw emotion with modern music production |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started making music to avoid YouTube copyright strikes on Fortnite gameplay montages | |
| 2. Mother recommended music as alternative to gaming content creation | |
| 3. Never attempted to hide his real name; it appears in interviews and official records | |
| 4. Estimated net worth of $1.2-$2 million |