New evidence was presented in the D4vd murder case on April 23, 2026: Investigators are said to have found child pornography in his iCloud account. All details about the case.
Things aren’t looking good for R’n’B singer D4vd at the moment. His career is in free fall regarding a murder case. The victim of the confirmed homicide is 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez from Dallas. The girl and the teenager were probably very close during their lifetime; He is now considered the main suspect in the case surrounding her death. In the last few days, the updates surrounding the cause have been overwhelming, and the noose around D4vd’s neck is getting tighter and tighter. Now there are more shocking details.
Alleged possession of child pornography
The rapper has now been charged with three counts and is standing trial. These include first-degree murder, financial enrichment and sexual offenses against minors. The responsible public prosecutor’s office is currently presenting more and more alleged evidence to the court. The case now also takes on a digital dimension.
The said evidence was presented to the court on April 23, 2026. Specifically, it concerns child pornography, which is said to have been in the 21-year-old’s possession. As Rolling Stone reported, investigators gained access to David Burke’s – his real name – iCloud account and stated that it “contains a significant amount of child pornography.”
Assistant District Attorney Beth Silverman also confirmed that the investigation also includes telephone surveillance. Additionally, three grand juries “convened to investigate, not to indict, but to investigate.” This had already happened in November, December and February. “In this case there is a huge amount of digital data,” the prosecutor also explained.
Overview of the case
The victim, Celeste Rivas, was found dismembered on the premises of a towing company in December 2025. Her remains were in a Tesla registered to the “Romantic Homicide” performer. After she went to his home, she was “never seen again,” according to prosecutor Nathan Hochman. As already mentioned, D4vd has now been charged, but has pleaded not guilty. If convicted, you face at least a life sentence or even the death penalty.
