D4vd Apology Video: “Smell” in Home 2 Months After Alleged Murder

A resurfaced video from a July 4, 2025 livestream shows singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) apologizing to friends for a horrible smell in his Hollywood Hills home, roughly two months after prosecutors allege he stabbed and dismembered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez there.

In the footage, D4vd interrupts a casual gathering with friends Neo Langston and Sakura Shymko to address the odor coming from his bathroom. He attributes it to having used the toilet about two hours earlier. The friends respond with jokes and dismissal while the group continues their activities in the modern home interior. The clip, originally from a Twitch stream, has gained renewed attention as court documents detail efforts to explain away decay odors noticed by visitors and neighbors.

Prosecutors say David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, killed Celeste on April 23, 2025 after she threatened to reveal their alleged relationship that began when she was much younger. He reportedly stabbed her multiple times in the residence shortly after her arrival by ride share. Authorities claim he then dismembered the body in the garage with chainsaws purchased online under a false name, placed parts in an inflatable pool, and amputated fingers including one bearing his name tattoo to distance himself from the victim. Remains were stored in the trunk of his Tesla, which sat parked nearby before impoundment led to discovery on September 8, 2025.

Burke faces first degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and mutilation of human remains. He pleaded not guilty following his April 2026 arrest and remains in custody without bail. Prosecutors state he sent messages and made calls to Celeste after the killing in an attempt to cover his tracks. They further allege he provided false explanations to friends, associates, and others who commented on strong smells of decomposition around the home and vehicle in the months that followed.

The video raises pointed questions about the period between the alleged crime and the body’s discovery. It comes as Celeste’s family processes graphic details from filings, describing their pain as indescribable while emphasizing her vibrant personality and curls. Her relatives had reported her missing from Lake Elsinore and pushed for answers despite facing public speculation themselves. The case underscores broader challenges in monitoring interactions between rising stars and young fans drawn into their orbits through social media and music.

Burke built success with raw, lo-fi tracks that resonated widely and led to major streaming numbers plus tour plans. Those opportunities were shelved as the investigation advanced. Public reaction has mixed shock at the specifics with calls for stronger safeguards for minors, similar to concerns raised in other high-profile celebrity crime cases involving rappers and legal scrutiny. Legal proceedings in Los Angeles will determine the full account as evidence is presented.

For court case updates, consult the Los Angeles Superior Court records portal. Resources on supporting families impacted by violence are available through national victim advocacy groups. Information on online safety for youth can be reviewed at established child protection sites.