California prosecutors aimed to fly D4vd’s father out as witness in grand jury investigation

LOS ANGELES – KPRC 2 solely obtained new court docket paperwork from Los Angeles County offering new perception into the grand jury investigation of singer D4vd and prosecutors’ request to compel testimony from his father, Dawud Burke, as a witness.

According to the paperwork, California prosecutors are looking for to require Dawud Burke, who resides in Hempstead, Texas, to journey to California to testify earlier than a grand jury.

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The petition identifies David Burke or D4vd as the goal of the grand jury investigation.

The data state {that a} grand jury investigation is presently pending in Los Angeles County involving allegations that David Burke “may be involved in the death of a 14-year-old victim,” recognized as Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

The paperwork allege the sufferer’s “severely decomposed, dismembered body” was found on Sept. 8, 2025, contained in the entrance trunk of a black Tesla Model

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According to the filings:

• The automobile had been reported as deserted

• It was later cited and impounded

• Tow yard personnel reported a robust odor of decay

• Detectives obtained a search warrant

When investigators opened the entrance storage compartment, the petition states they situated a black cadaver bag containing human stays. A second bag allegedly contained extra dismembered physique elements.

Court data point out the Tesla was registered to David Burke at a Hempstead, Texas handle.

The petition additionally describes Burke as “a singer and performing artist” who was allegedly on tour on the time the automobile was impounded.

Prosecutors argue Dawud Burke’s testimony is “material and necessary” to the investigation.

The paperwork state Dawud Burke is David Burke’s father and has an in depth relationship with him.

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The petition notes the prosecution has agreed to:

• Provide a round-trip airplane ticket

• Provide transportation to and from the airport

• Grant safety from arrest or service of course of whereas touring to testify

Attendance was requested starting Feb. 11 for not more than three days.

However, Burke’s attorneys submitted an software for writ of habeas corpus, arguing the Texas court docket order compelling him to testify earlier than a California grand jury was illegal.

In the petition, Burke’s authorized crew claimed he was denied due course of as a result of he didn’t obtain full, unredacted copies of the California certification paperwork supporting the subpoena request.

Court data present the appliance was heard in the 506th District Court of Waller County.

Judge Gary W. Chaney initially granted issuance of the writ however finally denied Burke’s habeas corpus request on the deserves, in accordance to the signed order dated February 6, 2026.

Following the ruling, Burke’s attorneys filed for enchantment.

The case is presently pending.

Grand jury proceedings are performed in secret, and it’s unclear when a call could also be made.