Court testimony in the case against singer David "D4vd" Burke has revealed that the parents of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez knew about her relationship with the musician before her death. Prosecutors say the family attempted to end the relationship, including confiscating her phone and contacting police, but the connection between the pair continued regardless. The case has drawn wide attention given Burke's rising profile as a recording artist at the time of the alleged killing.

Rivas Hernandez was found dead and dismembered inside a Tesla registered to Burke, with prosecutors alleging the killing and dismemberment occurred just two days before his debut album was released. Burke, whose real name is David Burke, has now been cleared to stand trial in Los Angeles over her alleged murder. The testimony about the parents' prior knowledge and intervention attempts formed part of preliminary hearing proceedings ahead of the trial.