Singer’s Murder Case Explodes as Prosecutors Say He Bought ‘Burn Cage’ to Destroy Evidence

New details in the case against David Anthony Burke—the singer known as D4vd—are leaving people stunned, as prosecutors lay out what they claim was a chilling and calculated attempt to cover up the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

According to newly released court filings, investigators say Burke didn’t just act in the moment—he allegedly went online and began ordering a series of disturbing items in the days after the teen’s death, using an alias to avoid detection.

Prosecutors claim those purchases paint a step-by-step picture of what they describe as a deliberate cleanup operation.

Among the items listed: chainsaws, a shovel, a body bag, and even a blue inflatable pool. Authorities believe the pool was set up inside Burke’s garage and used to contain blood and other evidence during what they allege was the dismemberment of the victim’s body.

But the most disturbing detail may be what came next.

Investigators say Burke also ordered what’s known as a “burn cage”—a device capable of reaching extremely high temperatures. Prosecutors believe it was intended to destroy any remaining forensic evidence and eliminate traceable remains, though it’s still unclear if it was ever actually used.

To prosecutors, the sequence of purchases—from cutting tools to containment supplies and finally an incineration device—suggests something far more calculated than a panicked reaction. Instead, they argue it shows a methodical effort to erase evidence.

That digital trail could become a major piece of the case.

Burke is already facing first-degree murder charges, along with additional counts including sexual abuse of a minor and mutilation of human remains. Prosecutors allege the teen was killed inside his home, and that he then took what they describe as extreme measures to dispose of her body.

Authorities say the victim’s remains were later found inside a Tesla registered to Burke, where they had allegedly been kept for an extended period.

As for motive, prosecutors claim the killing may have been an attempt to silence the teen after she threatened to expose their relationship.

Burke has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and his legal team insists he is innocent.

But with investigators now pointing to a detailed timeline of online purchases, the case is quickly becoming one of the most disturbing—and closely watched—criminal proceedings in recent memory.