Celeste Rivas Hernandez's parents sue D4vd over her death

The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl found murdered last year, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke.

Burke, 21, is already facing criminal charges in her death and is set to stand trial next year.

Mercedes Martinez and Jesus Rivas are suing Burke for wrongful death along with several additional claims, including battery, sexual battery, childhood sexual assault, false imprisonment, and human trafficking, per Rolling Stone.

Reports say they are seeking damages to be determined by a jury. The lawsuit also names several of Burke's companies, his managers, his mother, and a live-in security guard, accusing them of failing to protect a minor.

The civil case echoes many of the allegations already made by prosecutors in the ongoing criminal case, to which Burke has pleaded not guilty.

Hernandez's body was discovered dismembered in the trunk of a car registered to Burke in September 2025. The lawsuit alleges Burke killed her at his Hollywood Hills home in April 2025 after she threatened to expose their relationship.

On what would have been Hernandez's 16th birthday this week, her family publicly called for Burke to receive the death penalty if convicted.

Burke already faces charges including first-degree murder with special circumstances, lewd acts with a minor under 14, and mutilating a body.

He recently dropped his defense attorney and is now being represented by a public defender. His next pre-trial hearing is scheduled for October 19.