Pokimane reveals D4vd headlines have been giving her nightmares because he once visited her home

Pokimane has opened up about how deeply disturbed she feels after seeing the shocking headlines surrounding D4vd. During a recent discussion online, the popular streamer said the situation has been giving her “real nightmares” because she once knew him personally and even allowed him into her home. Her emotional reaction quickly spread across social media, where many viewers shared their shock over the serious accusations connected to the singer.The situation became even more upsetting after details about the criminal case started appearing online. Authorities arrested D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, in April 2026. He now faces several major charges, including first-degree murder, sexual abuse of a child, and mutilation of human remains. Prosecutors also claimed that investigators found a large amount of illegal child-abuse material connected to his phone and iCloud account. The case has shocked many people online, especially fans and creators who had previously interacted with him.According to reports, the case is connected to 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who had been missing since 2024. Her remains were later found in the trunk of a Tesla linked to D4vd in September 2025. Since the arrest became public, many people who once worked with or knew the singer have reacted with fear and disbelief.Pokimane explained that reading the headlines has been mentally exhausting for her. She said the most disturbing part is realizing that someone now facing such terrible accusations had once been inside her house. While speaking about the case, she made it clear that they were only friends and collaborators, but she still feels extremely uncomfortable looking back on those moments now.The streamer has also talked about how hard it is to actually understand people when you’re online. She explained that many content creators get to know other people through collaborations, events, and social media, thinking that they are safe and reliable. Thus, the incident has made her reconsider some of her online friends and connections.While the legal battle against D4vd is ongoing, the discussions regarding the issue on the internet continue. Not only are people stunned at what happened, but they are also astonished by the response of creators such as Pokimane, who used to know him before.