Mom Shocks Gun Shop: D4vd's Family Drama Intensifies Amid Murder Probe
SCANDAL ROCKS ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: D4VD'S MOM SPOTTED SHOPPING FOR A SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE AS SINGER REMAINS ON THE RUN
In a shocking turn of events, Colleen Roberts Burke, the mother of embattled singer D4vd, has been spotted shopping for a semi-automatic rifle at a Texas pawn and gun store. The 49-year-old mom-of-three was seen clutching an instruction manual for an AR-15 as she left Tomball Pawn & Jewelry near Houston on Thursday afternoon.
The sighting marks the first time Burke has been seen in public since her son became the focus of a murder probe in Los Angeles after the dismembered remains of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas were found in his abandoned Tesla. The investigation has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, with fans and internet sleuths speculating about the dark and violent themes in D4vd's music.
Rivas was reported missing from her home in Lake Elsinore, California, in May 2024, and sources close to the girl have alleged that she was in an illicit relationship with D4dv - real name David Anthony Burke - after making contact with him over social media when she was just 11 or 12. The LAPD has yet to confirm any concrete connection between the pair.
The news of Rivas' remains being found inside D4vd's car sent shockwaves through his fanbase, and many are now questioning whether the singer's music is more than just fiction. His breakout single, "Romantic Homicide," which explores themes of heartache, detachment, and the death of a relationship, has been scrutinized for its violent imagery.
In an interview on the Zach Sang Show, D4vd revealed that his mother hated the song because of its violent themes. "She was like, 'David, this song is too violent. You're talking about killing people in your music. No, not my son,'" he shared. But it seems Burke's concerns may be more than just aesthetic.
The exclusive images obtained by The Scholarly Note show Burke pacing outside the pawn shop, looking tense and agitated as she spoke on her phone. She was chaperoned by a large, bearded man in a white T-shirt, who appeared to be part of her security detail.
It's unclear what, if anything, Burke purchased inside the store, but sources close to the investigation say that the singer's mom has been under increasing pressure from authorities as they probe into Rivas' disappearance. The LAPD has declined to comment on whether D4vd is still cooperating with investigators, and his whereabouts remain unknown.
The singer's manager, Josh Marshall, abruptly broke a $20,000-per-month lease on the LA home where D4dv was living before the raid by the LAPD's Homicide Unit. The department has not shared what they found during their search, but stated that multiple items of evidence were recovered for analysis.
As the investigation drags on, fans are growing increasingly concerned about D4vd's safety and the sinister allegations surrounding him. Neama Rahmani, a former Department of Justice prosecutor, told The Scholarly Note that the case against D4dv is "staggering" and he is shocked an arrest hasn't already been made.
"Whenever they find a body in your car, that's not good. And when it's been dismembered, it's even worse - and that's without considering everything else we've heard in this case," Rahmani said. "So it's shocking to me that nobody has been arrested - but I expect that to change within days. It's just a matter of time."
As the drama unfolds, one thing is clear: D4dv's world will never be the same again. Will he be able to shake off the scandal and continue his music career? Only time will tell.
UPDATE: The LAPD has responded to The Scholarly Note with a simple statement: "No updates." But as the investigation continues, one thing is certain: this story is far from over.
