The artist known as D4vd has been named as a person of interest in the death of Celeste Rivas, a young girl who went missing and was later located deceased inside the artist's Tesla automobile earlier this year, based on authorities.
Discovery of the Deceased
The decomposed body of Rivas, fifteen, was located in the fall inside the frunk of a dark-colored Tesla linked to D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke. This automobile had been ticketed in a Hollywood area and afterwards seized at a vehicle storage facility in the city.
Chronology of Events
Police believe that Rivas likely died in the spring, stating that D4vd had probably been involved in dismembering and disposing of the body. The singer has refused to cooperate in the investigation, per a police representative.
This adolescent Rivas was first noted as disappeared from Lake Elsinore in April 2024. Her body was subsequently found in the artist's Tesla after workers at the impound facility reported a powerful odor emanating from the car.
Inquiry and Official Statements
The cause of death has yet to be ascertained, but the coroner's office commented that Rivas likely was deceased inside the car for an lengthy duration before being found.” Law enforcement are viewing her demise as a homicide.
Context on the Singer
This Houston musician had been given a citation in the Hollywood area just eleven days before Rivas was discovered in the car, after exceeding the short-term parking limit. Neighbors in the neighborhood reported that the Tesla had been stationed in the vicinity for several weeks.
The victim's family member revealed that the household was informed that Rivas was acquainted with the artist and that she was traveling to see a movie with him just before she disappeared.
D4vd, referred to as “David,” is a originally from New York singer-songwriter famous for the chart-toppers “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me.” He and his agent were residing at a LA property in the Hollywood area in September, per the home's owner, until police investigated the property.
D4vd has signed with record labels. D4vd was traveling for performances at the moment Rivas's body were found, but terminated those appearances following the discovery of Rivas's remains.
