Musician David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles on April 20, 2026, after being charged with first-degree murder and additional allegations including special circumstance enhancements, sexual misconduct, and mutilation. Bail was denied as the case moves forward through the court system.

In May 2026, a judge denied bond for Jamell Demons as he awaits retrial in the 2018 double-murder case involving two close friends. His first trial ended in a hung jury in 2023. Now, prosecutors and defense attorneys prepare for another courtroom battle set for January 2027.

The court ruled the proof of guilt remains “evident.”