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D4vd case update: Did singer hide child abuse content on phone? Prosecutors make explosive claim in murder case
Prosecutors alleged a substantial amount of child sexual abuse material was found on D4vd’s iPhone during a broader investigation, including a wiretap and about 40 terabytes of data. The report ties a court hearing on the anniversary of Celeste Rivas’s death to new evidence and upcoming court dates.
Why It Matters
The case centers on serious allegations involving a minor’s death and potential child exploitation material, raising questions about evidence handling and how prosecutors build a murder-case timeline.
Timeline
5 Events
April 29, 2026 — Burke scheduled to return to court
April 29, 2026
Burke is scheduled to return to court on April 29, continuing the ongoing case proceedings.
April 23, 2026 — Celeste Rivas death details released by coroner
April 23, 2026
The Los Angeles County Coroner reported Celeste Rivas died from multiple penetrating injuries. Dr. Odey Ukpo commented on the release, and family attorney Patrick Steinfeld said the findings caused profound emotional pain and requested privacy.
April 2026 — Burke pleads not guilty to all charges
April 2026
Prosecutors report that Burke pleaded not guilty to all charges, with the update described as occurring just days before the current reporting.
April 2026 — Burke arrested in Hollywood Hills home
April 2026
Burke was arrested last week and taken into custody from his Hollywood Hills home. The article notes the arrest occurred ahead of further proceedings in the ongoing investigation.
April 23, 2025 — Hearing in Burke case: prosecutors claim discovery of child abuse material on iPhone and extensive data
April 23, 2025
During a court hearing, Burke appeared in shackles and an orange jumpsuit as prosecutors claimed investigators found a significant amount of child sexual abuse material on his iPhone. They stated investigators had gathered around 40 terabytes of data and conducted a wiretap, with the material uncovered during a search of Burke’s phone as part of a wider probe. Prosecutors said they would hand over extensive evidence to Burke’s legal team, including body camera footage, DNA trace evidence, property and vehicle reports, photographs and forensic findings.