Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to YES if David Anthony Burke (professionally known as d4vd) is sentenced to death by a court of law. It will resolve to NO if he is acquitted of the murder charge, if he is convicted but receives a sentence other than death (such as life imprisonment without the possibility of parole), or if the legal proceedings conclude without a death sentence being imposed.

The resolution will be based on official records from the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, or authoritative news reports confirming the final sentencing outcome. If the death penalty is technically available but not sought by prosecutors, or if it is sought but not imposed by the court, the market resolves to NO.

Background

David Anthony Burke, professionally known as d4vd, is an American singer-songwriter who rose to prominence with hits such as "Romantic Homicide" and "Here with Me."

As of April 2026, Burke is in custody and has been charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, lewd and lascivious acts with a minor, and mutilating a body in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors allege the murder occurred in April 2025. Burke has pleaded not guilty to all charges. While California law includes the death penalty as a possible punishment for certain first-degree murder cases with special circumstances, the state currently maintains a moratorium on executions.

This description was generated by AI. Review and verify everything here yourself. You can edit, replace, or delete any part of this description, including the resolution criteria. You do not need to trust the AI output.