Fortnite Players to Receive Refunds Following D4vd Murder Trial

Epic Games has confirmed that Fortnite players can now have their D4vd-themed cosmetics fully refunded by reaching out to customer support.

The decision comes after D4vd was arrested for the murder of a 14-year-old girl who went missing last year (via BBC). The pop singer-born David Anthony Burke-is best known for his indie hits "Here With Me" and "Romantic Homicide".

Burke had several cosmetic items added to Fortnite to promote his recent music, including the "Feel It" and "Trophy Drop" emotes and the "What Are You Waiting For" and "Locked and Loaded" jam tracks.

After reports circulated that a Fortnite player had managed to get their D4vd cosmetics refunded, Epic Games released an official statement on the matter: "We hear the concerns. We have a bunch of changes we're rolling out over time. The first one will be available on Tuesday April 28th, when anyone who purchased one of these items will be able to get an immediate self-service refund. And, right now, players who request refunds for D4vd cosmetics via player support can be refunded."

Players are also calling for Epic Games to remove the emotes and tracks altogether for those users who acquired them without paying. There has been no confirmation of this from Epic Games, though their statement confirms that more details will come soon.

Before his music career, D4vd initially found fame playing Fortnite and posting videos of his gameplay online. His debut EP followed in 2023, and after opening for SZA on her North American tour, his music career exploded.

Now, D4vd stands alleged of the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whom he was reportedly in a relationship with before her death. It is alleged that he killed her after she threatened to expose their relationship.

Hernandez was first reported missing in April 2024, but it wasn't until September 2025 that her remains were discovered inside an impounded Tesla registered in Burke's name. The county's medical examiner revealed that her body was "severely decomposed", concluding that she had been dead for several weeks before discovery.

Following Burke's arrest, it was revealed that "a significant amount" of pornography was found on his personal computer depicting abusive sexual behavior towards children (via BBC). Prosecutors now allege that D4vd "repeatedly" assaulted Hernandez before her death.

D4vd's charges include first-degree murder, lewd and lascivious acts with a person under 14, and mutilating a dead body. Burke's lawers have since said: ""Let us be clear - actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death [...] There has been no indictment returned by any grand jury in this case and no criminal complaint filed. David has only been detained under suspicion."

In 2025, the Hernandez family launched a fundraiser to cover the costs of Celeste's funeral, urging people to donate in the memory of "a beloved daughter, sister, cousin, and friend".

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available 24 hours a day through RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.

This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Apr 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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This story was originally published April 28, 2026 at 7:02 AM.