Prosecutors say a “significant amount” of suspected child pornography was found on singer D4vd’s digital devices. The disclosure was made during a procedural hearing on April 23 in Los Angeles County. Prosecutors outlined the scale of evidence in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas.
The court heard that investigators are dealing with roughly 40 terabytes of data collected from multiple sources, including devices and cloud storage accounts linked to the 21-year-old entertainer. A portion of that data, including material recovered from an iCloud account, is said to contain explicit content involving minors. However, officials indicated that the full extent is still being processed.
Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman told the court that the sheer volume of digital evidence has slowed the review process, noting that only a fraction has been downloaded and examined so far. Prosecutors are continuing to organise the files while preparing to grant the defence controlled access to the material.
These revelations come as Burke faces a series of serious charges, including first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. He has pleaded not guilty and remains in custody without bail.
The charges are tied to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was last seen alive in April 2025 after reportedly visiting Burke’s home in the Hollywood Hills. Months later, in September, her dismembered remains were discovered inside the trunk of Burke’s impounded Tesla at a tow facility.
An autopsy report, which was recently unsealed, determined that the teenager died from multiple penetrating injuries and classified the case as a homicide. Prosecutors have suggested that the killing may be connected to a separate investigation, alleging that the teen had been identified as a potential witness in claims involving sexual misconduct.
Authorities believe this may have played a role in the events leading up to her death, though the matter remains under active investigation.
Upcoming court dates include an evidence hearing scheduled for April 29 and a preliminary hearing set for May 1. Prosecutors have not yet confirmed whether they will seek the death penalty, but Burke could face life imprisonment without parole if convicted. As investigators continue to review the vast amount of digital evidence, officials say additional findings could emerge as the case develops.