D4vd murder case: Texts reveal singer and 13-year-old discussed pregnancy before teen's death

Newly revealed text messages presented in court show that singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, and Celeste Rivas Hernandez discussed a pregnancy and abortion when she was just 13 years old, months before prosecutors allege he murdered the teenager.

According to testimony during Burke's preliminary hearing in Los Angeles, the messages show the pair exchanging conversations about pregnancy, abortion and birth control after Rivas Hernandez allegedly became pregnant in early 2024. In one exchange, she told Burke she was "not able to take care of it," while the two discussed terminating the pregnancy.

Prosecutors allege Burke, who was 18 at the time, had an illegal sexual relationship with Rivas Hernandez after meeting her online when she was 13. They contend the relationship continued until April 2025, when Burke allegedly stabbed the 14-year-old to death before dismembering her body in an attempt to conceal the crime. Her remains were discovered months later inside the front trunk of a Tesla registered to the singer.

During the hearing, investigators also testified that Burke's phone contained explicit photographs of Rivas Hernandez and more than 40 images of child sexual abuse material involving the teen. Prosecutors argue the evidence demonstrates a prolonged pattern of abuse and supports their claim that Burke killed her to prevent their relationship from becoming public as his music career gained momentum.

Burke has pleaded not guilty to charzx ges including first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 and unlawful mutilation of human remains. His defence has challenged aspects of the prosecution's forensic evidence and argued that investigators have not conclusively established every element of the alleged crime.

The preliminary hearing is continuing, with the judge expected to determine whether there is sufficient evidence for the case to proceed to trial.