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D4vd arrested in connection with 14-year-old girl's death
Summary
Los Angeles police arrested singer D4vd (David Burke) after investigators traced an abandoned Tesla to him following the discovery of a 14-year-old girl's body; Burke is being held without bail and the case will be presented to the District Attorney on Monday.
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Los Angeles police arrested singer D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, after investigators linked an abandoned Tesla to the discovery of a 14-year-old girl's body. The inquiry began months earlier when workers at an impound lot reported an odor coming from the towed vehicle. Investigators say they spent months building the case and tracing the car to Burke. He was taken into custody at a Hollywood Hills residence and is being held without bail.
Known details:
- Workers at an impound lot reported an odor from a towed Tesla in September, prompting examination of the vehicle.
- Police say the car was traced to David Burke, known professionally as D4vd.
- Officers from the LAPD Robbery-Homicide Division arrested Burke at a Hollywood Hills home; he is being held without bail.
- The medical examiner reported the death as a homicide, and the investigation will be presented to the District Attorney on Monday for charging review.
Summary:
Officials say the case followed a months-long investigation that began with the vehicle discovery and led investigators to the singer. Burke is in custody without bail and prosecutors will review the file on Monday, when formal charges are expected to be decided. Further procedural updates will depend on the District Attorney's review.
