Singer D4vd Allegedly Identified as Person of Interest in Fatal Case of Teen Discovered in Tesla

The performer known as D4vd has been identified as a suspect in the tragic passing of Celeste Rivas, a teenager who disappeared and was later found deceased inside the artist's Tesla vehicle earlier this year, based on law enforcement.

Discovery of the Deceased

The decomposed corpse of Rivas, fifteen, was discovered in this past autumn inside the front storage compartment of a black Tesla linked to D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke. The vehicle had been issued a violation in a Hollywood Hills and afterwards confiscated at a tow yard in the metropolitan area.

Timeline of Events

Authorities believe that Rivas almost certainly died in the springtime, noting that D4vd had probably assisted in cutting up and getting rid of the body. This singer has not been cooperative in the probe, according to a police source.

This teenager Rivas was initially noted as disappeared from Lake Elsinore in April 2024. The corpse was eventually discovered in the artist's Tesla after staff at the impound facility reported a powerful odor coming from the vehicle.

Inquiry and Formal Statements

This reason for demise has still not been determined, but the coroner's office stated that Rivas seems to have been no longer alive inside the automobile for an extended period before being located.” Law enforcement are viewing her demise as a homicide.

Background on the Artist

This Houston-born artist had been issued a citation in the Los Angeles neighborhood just 11 days before Rivas was discovered in the car, after overstaying the three-day parking limit. Residents in the area mentioned that the Tesla had been parked in the neighborhood for over a month.

Rivas's sibling revealed that the relatives was aware that Rivas had a connection to the musician and that she was on her way to see a movie with him just before she vanished.

D4vd, referred to as “David,” is a NY-native singer-songwriter known for the chart-toppers “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me.” He and his agent were staying at a Southern California residence in the Hollywood area in the fall, as stated by the property's landlord, until law enforcement searched the residence.

D4vd has partnered with record labels. He was traveling for performances at the period Rivas's corpse were found, but cancelled those shows following the discovery of Rivas's corpse.