D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is an American singer-songwriter best known for his viral hits ‘Romantic Homicide’ and ‘Here With Me’.

He is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to him in September 2025.

Burke has pleaded not guilty, and following a preliminary hearing in July, he has now been ordered to stand trial.

Joining us in this episode is American reporter and host of the podcast That’s So Criminal, Lynden Blake.

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Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.

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CREDITS:

Host: Meshel Laurie

Guest: Lynden Blake

Producer: Ruby Bartzis

Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard


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D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is an American singer-songwriter best known for his viral hits &lsquo;Romantic Homicide&rsquo; and &lsquo;Here With Me&rsquo;.
He is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to him in September 2025.
Burke has pleaded not guilty, and following a preliminary hearing in July, he has now been ordered to stand trial.
Joining us in this episode is American reporter and host of the podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/thats-so-criminal/id1608813115">That&rsquo;s So Criminal, Lynden Blake.</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Treehouse-True-Story-Hollywood-Robber/dp/B0FV3QPT5R"></a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AustralianTrueCrimePodcast">You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here.</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/863712102397629/">Join our Facebook Group here.</a>
<a href="https://crimestoppers.com.au/#report">Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/user/31pygtoqo2dblx3mwi63a5mqtoni/playlists?fbclid=IwY2xjawQbj8pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeSpmx_EqhOHyXeo1dvKfMShrDnNgOXjaYWHoFcd37I6UTb6xfs6UUipZGCsc_aem__qxzSlBysMSUTnT_3WspEA">Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes.</a>
For Support: 
<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;on 13 11 14 <a href="https://www.13yarn.org.au/">13 YARN</a>&nbsp;on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 <a href="https://blueknot.org.au/">Blue Knot Helpline:</a>&nbsp;1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/meshel_laurie/?hl=en">Meshel Laurie</a>
Guest: Lynden Blake
Producer:&nbsp;Ruby Bartzis
Executive Producer:&nbsp;Matthew Tankard
 GET IN TOUCH: Email the show at <a href="mailto:AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com">AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com</a><a href="https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/"> </a> Follow the show on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/australiantruecrimepodcas">@australiantruecrimepodcast</a> and Facebook&nbsp;
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Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life.

Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life.