What happens next now that D4vd is a suspect in the killing of a teen found in his Tesla?

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Singer D4vd is now considered a person of interest in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a teenager whose remains were discovered in the trunk of a Tesla he previously owned.

Now one major question looms: what does this shift actually signal for the case?

Oh my god, I just read this and I’m completely losing it! Apparently, the police – a source told People magazine, can you believe it? – thinks David, my David, didn’t do everything himself. They’re saying he ‘most likely had help’ with, ugh, with it… with dismembering and getting rid of the body. It’s just… shocking. I can’t even process it. He’s so talented, so beautiful… who would help him with something like that? It’s awful, but I need to know everything!

The source claims that while Brian Burke hasn’t been charged with anything, he hasn’t been helping with the investigation.

This contradicts a previous statement from the musician’s representative to NBC Los Angeles, who said he was completely cooperating with the authorities.

Rivas was found dead in Burke’s car on September 8th, just a day after her fifteenth birthday. This happened while Burke was touring in the United States.

Okay, so things have definitely taken a serious turn in the d4vd case. The LAPD has now officially confirmed they’re looking at him as a suspect, which means the investigation is really ramping up and entering a critical stage. As someone who follows these things, it’s clear this is a pivotal moment.

The Daily Mail consulted Angelo Brown, a criminology professor at Arkansas State University, to explain the significance of someone being labeled a ‘suspect’ instead of a ‘person of interest.’ Professor Brown emphasized that this change in status is a much bigger deal than most people understand.

According to Dr. Brown, the label change marks a definitive turning point in the investigation.

When police start treating someone as a suspect instead of just a person of interest, it’s a major development. A ‘person of interest’ simply means someone connected to the crime – perhaps someone who was there or who might have information – but it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re guilty. Becoming a ‘suspect’ implies investigators believe they may have committed the crime.

Initially, detectives seemed primarily concerned with the fact that d4vd’s car was used to conceal the body, and they still needed to investigate anyone who could have had access to it.

Considering how well-known and wealthy Burke was, Dr. Brown argues that investigators shouldn’t have quickly concluded he was the person who used the Tesla. It would have been a mistake to jump to that conclusion without further investigation.

Investigators became suspicious of David Anthony Burke (D4vd) because his car was reportedly used to conceal the body. However, they aren’t currently naming him a suspect based on that alone. As a well-known figure with a large group of associates and access to multiple vehicles, it’s difficult to prove he was the driver.

When investigating crimes involving public figures and their vehicles, investigators first need to rule out the possibility that someone else drove it – usually by checking phone records, security camera footage, and establishing a clear timeline of events.

But in this case, the time gap between death and discovery complicates everything.

A detail that’s been frequently mentioned is the claim that the victim’s mother identified her daughter’s boyfriend as ‘David’.

Dr. Brown stresses why that alone doesn’t carry legal weight.

Right now, the evidence is mostly indirect and based on what people have heard, like Rivas’ mother identifying her daughter’s boyfriend as “David.” This type of secondhand information isn’t usually allowed in court.

He also believes it’s unlikely the singer personally moved or hid the body.

Given that D4vd is a public figure, it seems very improbable he would personally move and transport a body in a car. Doing so would be a significant risk to his public image and freedom.

If D4vd was truly involved in the death and moving the body, using your own car to hide it would be a terrible idea. This suggests that if he is involved, he and whoever helped him are inexperienced and probably made a lot of errors while trying to conceal the crime.

This puts the investigation in a difficult position: police can’t eliminate him as a suspect, but they don’t have enough evidence to make an arrest yet.

The case is complicated. There isn’t enough proof to arrest or charge D4vd, but nothing definitively clears him of involvement either.

Even though Burke is now publicly called a ‘suspect,’ Dr. Brown wants to make it clear that this doesn’t mean any charges have been filed against him.

But it does suggest investigators have new information.

As a true follower of this case, it’s interesting to see someone become a suspect, but it usually means the investigators have uncovered something concrete. They’ve probably found direct evidence – maybe something physical at the scene, or digital clues from a device – or perhaps someone has come forward as a witness. It’s a big step when they focus on a specific person!

Investigators are moving beyond simply collecting evidence and are now focused on building a detailed sequence of events and understanding what happened.

The investigation is progressing and focusing on a particular suspect in the case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Investigators are now gathering evidence to build a case against him and determine what happened.

And he believes police now see Burke as more than just someone adjacent to the incident.

D4vd is probably not just connected to the crime; investigators likely believe he played a direct role in it.

Reaching the ‘probable cause’ threshold gives investigators the authority to ask for more warrants.

This could allow investigators to get search warrants for additional evidence. Analyzing evidence like DNA and other biological material, as well as emails, text messages, and location data, might link the suspect to the crime.

Dr. Brown believes Burke’s unwillingness to work with investigators could be part of their overall plan.

Sources say he’s stopped cooperating with the investigation. This doesn’t suggest guilt, but it’s unusual considering a young girl, a friend of his, was murdered. You’d expect someone to want to help find the killer, unless they feared repercussions for themselves or their loved ones.

Announcing a suspect is not something LAPD takes lightly.

Police generally only name a suspect when they’re very sure they have enough evidence to get a conviction.

Making these kinds of announcements can help avoid public criticism, discourage people from leaving the area, and encourage those with information to share it.

He points out that decomposition makes forensic investigations much harder, especially because of the hot weather in Los Angeles.

Decomposing bodies take a long time and require considerable effort to investigate. However, factors like hot, dry weather – similar to what Los Angeles experiences in late summer – can speed up the decomposition process.

Investigating becomes more difficult, costly, and complicated when a powerful person with good legal representation is involved.

Dr. Brown also notes that investigators are probably building their case methodically to ensure they don’t make any errors.

Even though D4vd is now wealthy, he probably has excellent lawyers. That means investigators need to follow procedures exactly to make sure any evidence they gather can actually be used in court and isn’t dismissed.

This means following the correct legal procedures for warrants, carefully managing any evidence collected, and fully respecting constitutional rights – like reading Miranda rights when Burke is considered a suspect and questioned while in custody.

Ultimately, Dr. Brown warns that the public only sees a fraction of what police know.

The police likely have significant evidence they haven’t shared with the public yet. Because of this, our understanding is limited to only the information that has been released.

Changing the designation from ‘person of interest’ to ‘suspect’ means investigators are now concentrating their efforts and the case is becoming more critical.

The Daily Mail has contacted d4vd’s lawyer and team for a statement, but they haven’t responded yet.

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2025-11-21 01:05