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Judge hears evidence against singer D4vd in killing, dismemberment of teen to decide on trial
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Andrew Dalton | The Associated Press , NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 21, 2026
· 6 min read
Prosecutors on Tuesday showed a body camera video with singer D4vd telling sheriff’s deputies who were investigating a missing person’s report that he had only met then-13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez once in person, and he did not know she was a minor. “She told me she was 18,” the singer sa...
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Key takeaway “She told me she was 18,” the singer said in the video from February 2024.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The case against singer D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, has a local connection that may raise concerns for Frisco residents. According to prosecutors, the victim, 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, met Burke's family during a trip to Texas. This revelation may prompt questions about how Burke was able to interact with the victim in the state without raising suspicions. As the preliminary hearing unfolds in Los Angeles, Frisco residents may be wondering if there were any local red flags or incidents that were missed. The fact that the victim was reported missing multiple times in the years before her death, and that detectives had contacted Burke about her, may also lead to scrutiny of how such cases are handled in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As the community awaits the outcome of the hearing, they may also be looking for assurances that local authorities are taking steps to prevent similar tragedies from occurring.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Prosecutors on Tuesday showed a body camera video with singer D4vd telling sheriff’s deputies who were investigating a missing person’s report that he had only met then-13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez once in person, and he did not know she was a minor. “She told me she was 18,” the singer sa...
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