D4vd Case Update: Shocking Footnote Reveals D4vd Might Be Charged Soon

The investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas has taken another dramatic turn. Five months after the teenager's remains were discovered inside a Tesla registered to rising singer, D4vd, a newly surfaced court document has raised the possibility that formal charges may soon follow.

The shocking detail comes in the form of a footnote buried within a habeas corpus ruling, which references The People of the State of California v. David Burke. Legal experts say this could mark the beginning of a criminal case against the 20-year-old singer, whose real name is David Anthony Burke.

Discovery That Sparked the Case

Rivas was found in the trunk of D4vd's Tesla parked at a Los Angeles impound when employees complained of a foul smell coming out of the vehicle. This prompted an investigation in which police found the remains of the 14-year-old Rivas, who had been missing for over a year.

By November 2025, the singer had been formally identified as a suspect. On 29 December 2025, TMZ broke the news that D4vd is 'likely' to be indicted in connection with the murder of Rivas, though no charges have yet been filed.

On 22 January 2026, D4vd's close friend, Neo Langston, was arrested for failing to appear as a witness before a Los Angeles grand jury. He was later released on a bond of approximately £44,000 ($60,000). Langston appeared before the grand jury, and his testimony reportedly lasted only 30 to 40 minutes.

Subpoenas for D4vd's Family

Reports indicate that prosecutors have subpoenaed D4vd's parents and brother to testify before the grand jury.

The family attempted to block the summons by filing habeas corpus petitions in a Texas court, arguing that their due process rights were being violated. However, those petitions were recently denied, requiring them to comply.

The Footnote That Raised Alarm

Private investigator Steve Fischer, hired by the owner of the Hollywood Hills property that D4vd had been renting for approximately £15,700 ($20,000) per month, shared the habeas corpus ruling on X. He wrote, 'David Burke's father filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, claiming that a summons ordering him to testify in California violates his due process rights (he lives in Texas).'

He highlighted a footnote he saw on the documents: 'The footnote in the ruling states: "The underlying case is The People of the State of California v. David Burke". That footnote ... is especially significant to me and could signal we are getting close to the beginning of justice for Celeste.'

What Does The Shocking Footnote Mean?

According to Los Angeles Magazine, there are no public cases mentioning D4vd in the Los Angeles Superior Court. The publication spoke with West Coast Trial Lawyers' founder and lawyer, Neama Rahmani, about the footnote.

Rahmani believes that it is only a matter of time before D4vd was charged. She said, 'The bombshell footnote confirms what we've suspected all along. There is an open criminal case against David Burke, and almost certainly a secret grand jury proceeding.'

Rahmani also commented on the subpoena D4vd's family filed, saying the LA County district attorney's office 'isn't messing around' and they're doing everything they can to find justice for the 15-year-old. She said, 'They're going out of state to find witnesses, and it's probably only a matter of time before D4vd is charged.'

After five months of waiting, the prospect of charges against D4vd appears closer than ever. Whether this will finally deliver justice for Celeste Rivas remains to be seen.