D4vd saw his criminal case delayed once again this week after a Los Angeles judge pushed his preliminary evidentiary hearing back another month.
During a status conference on Tuesday (May 12), the 21-year-old singer (born David Anthony Burke) appeared in court wearing an orange jail jumpsuit as attorneys debated scheduling matters tied to the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
According to TMZ, the “Romantic Homicide” singer reportedly appeared unusually relaxed throughout the hearing, at times slouching low in his chair while lawyers discussed the timeline of the case.
D4vd spoke only briefly to acknowledge the postponement, with the evidentiary hearing now rescheduled for June 29. Another status hearing is set for June 17, 2026.
The Withered singer is currently facing charges of first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and unlawful mutilation of human remains in connection with the death of Rivas.
Prosecutors allege the musician first met Rivas when she was 11 but began a sexual relationship with her at 13 years old. He allegedly continued contacting her even after authorities formally informed him of her age.
The latest hearing comes just weeks after prosecutors released a disturbing nine-page evidentiary brief outlining their theory of the alleged crime.
According to the filing, D4vd allegedly arranged for an Uber driver to bring Rivas Hernandez to his Hollywood Hills rental home on April 23, 2025, where prosecutors claim he fatally stabbed her to prevent her from exposing their relationship and jeopardizing his music career.
Investigators further allege that D4vd purchased chainsaws, a shovel, a body bag, and a blue inflatable pool as part of an effort to dismember and conceal the victim's remains.
Prosecutors claim he stored the remains inside his Tesla for months and, per Rolling Stone, allegedly “lied to friends, business associates, and others who noticed the strong smell of decay in and around his home and vehicle.”
Authorities ultimately discovered the decomposed remains in September 2025 after the car was impounded and towed.
At an earlier hearing on April 29, D4vd’s attorney, Blair Berk, reminded the court that her client is “presumed innocent.”
D4vd has pleaded not guilty to all charges, including special-circumstance allegations of murder of a witness, financial gain, and lying in wait.
If convicted, he could face life in prison without parole or the death penalty.
