Celeste Rivas family facing ‘indescribable pain’ after learning brutal murder details
The family of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez is enduring profound grief after learning disturbing details of her alleged murder and dismemberment by David Anthony Burke. Their attorney, Patrick Steinfeld, described informing them as the most difficult moment in his 37-year legal career. The family has chosen not to speak publicly due to the ongoing emotional trauma and wishes to focus on grieving and healing.
- ▪Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old girl, was allegedly murdered and dismembered by David Anthony Burke.
- ▪According to court allegations, Burke stabbed her, watched her bleed to death, used a chainsaw to remove her limbs, and bought a burn cage to destroy evidence.
- ▪Attorney Patrick Steinfeld disclosed the allegations to the family, calling it the most difficult task of his legal career.
- ▪The family has decided not to make any public statements due to the graphic nature of the case and their need to grieve privately.
- ▪Despite their loss, the family continues to manage daily responsibilities such as work and paying bills.
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Metro exclusive Celeste Rivas family facing ‘indescribable pain’ after learning brutal murder details By Brad Appleton Published April 30, 2026, 5:38 p.m. ET The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl who was allegedly murdered and dismembered by D4vd is going through “indescribable pain” after learning the horrid details of how she allegedly died. “Last night I had the heartbreaking responsibility of informing the Rivas Hernandez family of thehorrifying allegations submitted in court yesterday that David Anthony Burke allegedly stabbedCeleste, “stood by while she bled” to death, used a chainsaw to cut off her limbs, and bought a“burn cage” with the plan to “incinerate the evidence.”” the family’s attorney, Patrick Steinfeld, said in a statement.
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