Ex-Fortnite Player And R&B Singer D4vd Arrested On Murder Charges
David Burke, who performs under the moniker “D4vd,” was arrested on April 16 for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. According to reports from NBC4 Los Angeles and The Hollywood Reporter, Burke was taken into custody at a Hollywood Hills residence on Marmont Avenue in Los Angeles. Hernandez’s decomposed remains were discovered inside Burke’s Tesla after she went missing in spring 2025.
The LA Police Department’s Homicide Division confirmed the arrest through an official statement detailing the circumstances of the case. Burke, known as both an R&B singer and former competitive Fortnite player, is facing serious criminal charges related to the incident. The discovery of Hernandez’s remains in Burke’s vehicle served as a critical breakthrough in the investigation that ultimately led to his arrest.
This case has garnered significant media attention due to Burke’s prominence in both the gaming and music entertainment communities. His dual presence in these sectors—as a professional gamer and performing artist—has made the arrest particularly noteworthy, drawing coverage from major entertainment and news outlets. The convergence of his background as a Fortnite player with his career in the music industry has highlighted the incident across multiple entertainment news platforms, underscoring the intersection between gaming and mainstream media attention.