The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez says they plan to be present in court as the criminal case involving D4vd moves forward.
Through attorney Patrick Steinfeld, relatives of the 14-year-old confirmed they are invoking their rights under California’s Marsy’s Law, which allows victims’ families to receive updates and participate in court proceedings.
The decision comes ahead of D4vd’s expected arraignment. The singer, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, was arrested earlier this week and is being held without bail. According to Steinfeld, Celeste’s family intends to attend the hearing and a planned press conference by prosecutors. They also plan to address the public afterward.
“Out of respect for the District Attorney’s Office and the LAPD Robbery Homicide investigation into Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death, the family has chosen not to make any public statement until after David Anthony Burke is arraigned and the District Attorney concludes their press conference,” Steinfeld said.
All the known evidence against D4vd so far: Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in his Tesla car dead & wrapped in plastic, they have photos together, matching tattoos, the victim’s mother confirms she was dating someone named David, Discord chats between Celeste & D4vd were found… pic.twitter.com/V9GhUP77x2
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“However, the family will make their first public statement outside the courthouse following the DA’s press conference.”
The case dates back to September 2025, when investigators discovered Celeste’s remains inside a Tesla registered to Burke. Authorities have released few details since then, and much of the case remains under seal.
For the family, Burke’s arrest represented a significant development after months of waiting.
In a statement shared by Steinfeld, Celeste’s father said, “Thank God…justice for Celeste.”
D4vd is yet to be indicted by a grand jury.
