Police investigations almost always move slower than people want. Detectives need solid facts, not guesses, and gathering that kind of evidence can take weeks or even months. That is what’s happening in the case involving singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, and the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
People online have been asking why Burke has not been arrested yet, especially after so many details have appeared publicly. But the truth is that police can’t arrest someone until they are confident the evidence will hold up in court. With any case, officers never know where the most important information will come from, so they cannot rush the process.
This situation became especially tense after Rivas’ body was found inside Burke’s car. The fact that she was underage and that people close to them described the relationship as troubled caused many to assume he would be arrested right away. Instead, the LAPD continued to investigate quietly while online speculation grew.
During that time, Burke appeared emotional on stage while talking about Rivas’ death, and clips of a song where he seemed to imagine harming her went viral. All of this only increased public impatience. Still, investigators kept working behind the scenes.
Police rarely share everything while a case is active, especially when the final charges could lead to a long court fight. They know that once evidence is filed, the entire legal system gets involved, and the process becomes slow and extremely technical.
A recent NBC report suggested that the investigation is reaching a turning point. According to the report, Burke has not been arrested, and he has not been charged with any crime. However, investigators believe they may be able to show that Rivas died in the spring and that Burke may have been involved in moving her body afterward. They also believe someone else may have helped, meaning a second person could face charges later.
It’s important to note what police have not said. They have not shared the cause of death. They have not officially ruled the death a homicide. They have only said publicly that Burke is not cooperating, while his lawyers insist he has been cooperating fully.
This case has many layers, and even the LAPD has said it is not yet clear whether any crime took place besides hiding a body. It is also very possible that detectives have more information than they are releasing.
When charges are finally filed, the full picture will come out in court. The police seem focused on building a strong case based on evidence, not social media pressure. Until then, they appear committed to letting the facts guide their next steps.