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Celeste Rivas’ family hits D4vd and his entourage with wrongful death suit

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Celeste Rivas’ family hits D4vd and his entourage with wrongful death suit

The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the singer D4vd as he stands trial for her alleged murder.

The suit, first reported by TMZ, comes one year after Celeste’s dismembered remains were discovered in the trunk of D4vd’s Tesla.

Rivas’ family is also suing D4vd’s manager, the musician’s mother and his live-in security guard.

David Anthony Burke, also known as D4VD, at the Ottolinger Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show during Paris Fashion Week.

Singer David Anthony Burke, aka D4vd, is accused of killing Celeste Rivas. Jumeau Alexis/ABACA/Shutterstock

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Family members of Celeste Rivas Hernandez arrive at a courthouse.

Rivas’ family members arrive at an LA courthouse in April following the arrest of 21-year-old singer D4vd. Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post

A photo of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a young woman with long dark curly hair, wearing a black shirt and a gold cross necklace.

The body found in a Tesla car belonging to music star D4vd was identified as teenaged Rivas. Handout

The Riva family exclusively told The California Post that they support the death penalty as punishment for the singer if he is convicted, calling him a person “without conscience.”

D4vd — real name is David Anthony Burke — has pled not guilty to charges of murdering the 14-year-old, along with lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 and mutilating a body.

Pallbearers carry the coffin of Celeste Rivas during her funeral service.

The funeral of Rivas was held on, Oct. 6, 2025, in Rowland Heights. New York Post

District Attorney Nathan Hochman speaks at a press conference with LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, surrounded by law enforcement and a large photo of a young woman on an easel.

DA Nathan Hochman and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell held a press conference when D4vd was charged with murder. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post

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