EP 187: d4vd: "Romantic Homicide"

EP 187: d4vd: "Romantic Homicide"

From Psychopedia by Investigator Slater

June 12, 2026 · 1h 19m · Episode 187

About this episode

This episode discusses the disturbing criminal case involving David Anthony Burke, known as d4vd, who is charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

TRIGGER WARNING: Please note that this episode contains discussions of pedophilia, grooming, and graphic violence involving a 14-year-old girl. Additionally, please note that this investigation remains active and ongoing. Ergo (noice): all statements regarding alleged conduct discussed in this episode are allegations only, and all individuals mentioned are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The name d4vd used to mean viral music and sold-out concerts. Now, it's at the center of one of the most disturbing criminal cases in recent memory. David Anthony Burke, known to the world as d4vd, presently stands charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and unlawful mutilation of human remains in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors allege he groomed Celeste for years — beginning when she was just 11 years old — and ultimately killed her after she threatened to expose their so-called "relationship" (which is to say: the abuse). He then allegedly dismembered her body with a chainsaw and left her remains to decompose inside his Tesla for months, lying to anyone who…

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Host: Investigator Slater

Topics covered

  • true crime
  • pedophilia
  • grooming
  • graphic violence
  • murder
  • active investigation

Keywords

  • d4vd
  • murder
  • pedophilia
  • grooming
  • Celeste Rivas Hernandez
  • true crime
  • graphic violence

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