“Perfect for this kind of human being”: Celeste Rivas Hernandez's family calls for D4vd death penalty

The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez has spoken about the punishment they want D4vd to face if he is convicted of murdering the teenager. As September 7, 2026, marks what would have been Celeste's 16th birthday, her family said it supports the death penalty in the case. They made strong comments about the singer while speaking to the New York Post. However, the final decision on whether to seek the death penalty will be made by prosecutors and the California justice system.Celeste Rivas Hernandez's family supports death penalty for D4vdCeleste's family said it believes the death penalty would be the right punishment for D4vd if he is convicted. Speaking to the New York Post, the family said, “If the death penalty were activated, it would be perfect for this kind of human being.”The family also described the person responsible for Celeste's death as someone who was “devoid of feelings” and “without conscience.”However, they also said that the final decision is not theirs to make. The family said the matter is now in the hands of God and the California justice system.Their comments came just before what would have been Celeste's 16th birthday. Celeste was 14 years old when prosecutors say she was killed in April 2025.Prosecutors have yet to decide whether D4vd will face death penaltyD4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has been charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances. Because of the charges against him, prosecutors can consider seeking the death penalty.Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman said last week that the death penalty is still an option in the case. However, his office has not yet made a final decision.Prosecutors allege that D4vd killed Celeste in April 2025 after she allegedly threatened to expose their illegal sexual relationship. They also allege that he later dismembered her body and placed her remains in bags.Celeste's remains were later discovered inside a Tesla at a Hollywood impound lot in September 2025, according to prosecutors.A judge ordered D4vd to stand trial in July 2026 after a five-day preliminary hearing. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges. His private lawyers later withdrew from the case, and a public defender took over his legal defense.Celeste's family has continued to ask for justice for the teenager. Now, ahead of her 16th birthday, they have made it clear that they support the strongest possible punishment if D4vd is found guilty.The case is still ongoing, and prosecutors have not yet decided whether they will ask for the death penalty. For now, D4vd remains charged with murder and has pleaded not guilty, while Celeste's family waits for the California justice system to decide what happens next.Catch the latest World News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.