About this episode

The episode discusses the case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who vanished and was later found dead, with implications involving R&B star d4vd.

In April 2024, 13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez vanished from Lake Elsinore, California. Seventeen months later, her remains were found in the trunk of an impounded Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard—registered to rising R&B star David Burke, known as d4vd. Prosecutors allege he began sexually abusing Celeste at 13 and killed her to protect his career. After a preliminary hearing, a judge ordered Burke to stand trial; he has pleaded not guilty. This week, Morgan and Kaelyn unpack the case dominating headlines all summer. Head over to our Clues YouTube channel to WATCH this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@CluesPod If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Clues to never miss a case! To hear episodes ad-free and released a day early, subscribe to Crime House+. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show’s page. Clues is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. 🎧 Need More to Binge?  Listen to other Crime House Originals including Crime House 24/7, Crimes Of Reddit, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Murder True Crime Stories and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us on Social…

People in this episode

Hosts: Morgan Absher, Kaelyn Moore

Topics covered

• disappearance
• murder case
• sexual abuse
• trial
• true crime
• celebrity involvement

Keywords

• Celeste Rivas Hernandez
• David Burke
• d4vd
• murder
• California
• true crime
• sexual abuse
• trial

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Crime House

Places: Lake Elsinore, California, Hollywood

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