Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, could face the death penalty if he is found guilty in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. On July 27, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office said Burke is legally eligible for the death penalty because of the charges against him. However, prosecutors have not yet decided if they will ask for that punishment. The decision will come later as the case moves forward. Burke has pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him.
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Los Angeles prosecutors weigh death penalty as D4vd stands trial in Celeste Rivas case
D4vd has been ordered to stand trial after a judge found there is enough evidence for the case to move forward. The singer faces three serious charges: murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains.
