US Singer D4vd to stand trial over murder of teenage girl

US singer D4vd will stand trial on charges of murder and the dismemberment of a teenage girl, a judge ordered.

The 21-year-old, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, had been charged in April over the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in September last year, days after what would have been her 15th birthday.

Judge Charlaine Olmedo ruled there was enough incriminating evidence to proceed after a five-day hearing.

The singer rose to fame in 2022 when his song "Romantic Homicide" became a viral sensation on TikTok.

Mr Burke has denied one count each of murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains.

He could face life imprisonment or the death penalty if convicted.