Epic Offers Fortnite Refunds for D4vd Cosmetics After Arrest

Epic Games announced Friday that Fortnite players can request refunds for cosmetics tied to singer D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, following his arrest on charges including first-degree murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The self-service refund option for purchased D4vd items will launch Tuesday, April 28, with support staff already processing requests.

Burke, 21, was charged last week in Los Angeles with first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. Prosecutors allege Hernandez was killed at Burke's Hollywood Hills home around April 23, 2025, after threatening to report their relationship. Her dismembered remains were discovered seven months later in a Tesla registered to Burke's address. Authorities also found child sexual abuse images on his phone and iCloud account upon arrest. Burke has pleaded not guilty and remains in custody without bail. A preliminary hearing is set for May 1.

Epic responded to player complaints via its Fortnite Status account on X. "We hear the concerns," the company stated. "We have a bunch of changes we're rolling out over time. The first one will be available on Tuesday...