The family of Celeste Rivas is preparing to break their silence regarding the arrest of musician D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, in connection with the death of the 14-year-old girl whose decomposing body was found in the trunk of his Tesla seven months ago.
According to reports, the family plans to release a statement through their attorney on Monday, April 20, 2026. This would mark the first time the public has heard from Celeste's loved ones since D4vd's arrest on Thursday in Los Angeles.
The timing of the planned statement coincides with a critical deadline in the case. Prosecutors face a Monday deadline to either charge D4vd with a crime or release him from police custody. According to ABC7, an attorney representing Celeste's family indicated that if the Los Angeles County District Attorney holds a press conference, Celeste's parents and sister will attend.
The family's legal representative also confirmed that Celeste's relatives plan to attend a potential arraignment next week should prosecutors file criminal charges against the musician.
The Los Angeles Police Department arrested D4vd on Thursday. Attorney Mark Geragos stated on the "2 Angry Men" podcast that law enforcement officers took action because they were tired of waiting for the District Attorney to file charges. A high-ranking LAPD source indicated that the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined the manner of death was homicide, and it appears police were waiting for that official declaration before proceeding with the arrest.
Attorneys representing David Burke have issued a strong denial of the allegations. In a statement, they declared: "Let us be clear - the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death."
The case has drawn significant attention due to the lengthy gap between the discovery of the teenager's body and the arrest. The family's forthcoming statement may provide insight into their perspective on the investigation and the charges that prosecutors may bring. As the Monday deadline approaches, the community awaits both the prosecutorial decision and the family's first public comments on this tragic case.