Singer D4vd has found himself at the center of a jaw-dropping scandal as he was arrested at a Hollywood Hills rental, tied to the gruesome murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas. The chilling discovery of her dismembered body in a Tesla trunk has sent shockwaves through the industry and beyond. As the story unfolds, a surprising connection to Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock has come to light.
D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, was taken into custody on Thursday, April 16, 2026, by the LAPD's robbery-homicide division. The arrest took place at a property that once belonged to the Gravity actress, adding an unexpected twist to the unfolding drama. The luxurious $3.5 million home, once Bullock's, is now surrounded by intrigue, boasting neighbors like Ariana Grande and Jimmy Kimmel.
“There has been no indictment returned by any grand jury in this case and no criminal complaint filed. David has only been detained under suspicion. We will vigorously defend David’s innocence.”
The sensational arrest follows the September 2025 discovery of Celeste Rivas' body in the Tesla registered to D4vd. When police arrived to search the home on Doheney Drive, they found a number of alarming items, including "heavy farm equipment," a burn cage incinerator, and a chainsaw – all adding to the grim narrative.
Sandra Bullock, now 61, once owned this infamous bungalow for 17 years. She bought it in 2001 for $1.48 million and sold it in 2018 for $2.9 million, well before it became the backdrop to this tragedy.
Surrounding streets turned into a crime scene as LAPD officers smashed their way in, taking the singer into custody. While the investigation continues, D4vd's legal team is sharply countering accusations, maintaining his innocence amid suspicions of a romantic involvement with the victim.
The arrest has caused D4vd to cancel his tour, secluding himself in a Hills property. The legal battle ahead promises to be intense as the world watches this Hollywood drama unfold.