Singer D4vd was arrested on April 16, 2026, in connection with the murder of Rivas Hernandez, a missing teen whose body was found in April 2024 after she was last seen in Lake Elsinore, California.
How the arrest connects to the 2024 disappearance
Rivas Hernandez, a first-generation daughter of Salvadoran immigrants, had been reported missing by her family in April 2024 after repeatedly running away from her Lake Elsinore home. Neighbors told the Los Angeles Times she was known to visit a local corner store daily for candy and soda before her disappearance. Her remains were discovered approximately 75 miles from her residence, though the exact location was not disclosed in the BBC report.
Why the case gained renewed attention
The arrest of D4vd, whose real name is David Burke and who rose to prominence with the 2022 single “Romantic Homicide,” brought renewed focus to a case that had gone cold after initial investigations failed to yield suspects. Law enforcement did not specify the evidence linking the singer to the killing, but the BBC confirmed the arrest was made in relation to her murder. No further details about the nature of the connection or potential motives were released.
What charges might D4vd face?
The BBC did not specify the exact charges filed against D4vd, but an arrest in connection to murder typically indicates suspicion of homicide, which could lead to charges ranging from manslaughter to first-degree murder depending on evidence and intent.
Is there a timeline for when more information will be released?
No timeline for additional disclosures was provided by authorities or reported by the BBC, and the singer’s legal representatives have not issued a public statement as of the time of the report.
