Celeste Rivas Family Speaks Out as Teen Found in D4vd's Tesla Ahead of Funeral
The relatives of Celeste Rivas, the 15-year-old whose remains were discovered in a Tesla registered to recording artist D4vd, have now spoken out as they prepare for their daughter's funeral service.
“As many of you are aware, Celeste Rivas Hernandez has been identified as the individual found deceased last week,” the family stated in a message posted on a GoFundMe page titled “Help Lay Celeste Rivas Hernandez to Rest.” “She was a cherished daughter, sister, cousin, and companion. Her loved ones are heartbroken and devastated by this untimely loss.”
The crowdfunding campaign has garnered over $14,000 towards its $20,000 objective as of Friday afternoon, with contributions from more than 500 donors.
Law enforcement officials initially located Rivas’ body on September 8 after responding to a complaint about a “noxious smell emanating from a vehicle at a salvage yard” on Mansfield Avenue in Hollywood. The automobile was subsequently confirmed to be registered to D4vd, whose given name is David Anthony Burke.
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Rivas had been missing since April 5, 2024, at which time she was 13 years old. Her last confirmed sighting was in Lake Elsinore, California, situated approximately 70 miles southeast of Los Angeles.
Authorities confirmed the identity of the body as Rivas on Wednesday, September 17, although further forensic analysis will be required to ascertain the cause of death. They additionally noted that the remains appeared to have been inside the car for an extended period and were “severely decomposed.”
Us contacted D4vd, 20, for his commentary.
Rivas’ mother informed TMZ in a report published Wednesday that her daughter had a boyfriend named David and that she bore a tattoo on her finger featuring the letters “Shhhh.” D4vd possesses the identical tattoo.
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Police verified to NBC News that they conducted a search of a residence situated near the discovery site in connection with the investigation. While D4vd does not own the property, he had reportedly been residing there prior to his tour, according to ABC News.
D4vd has canceled the final two performances of his Withered Tour amidst the ongoing inquiry, TMZ reported on Friday, September 19. Tickets for the European leg of his tour, which is scheduled to commence on October 1, remain available for purchase.
A representative for the “Romantic Homicide” artist communicated to NBC News that D4vd “has been made aware of the situation, and despite still being on tour, he is fully cooperating with legal authorities.”
D4vd has not been identified as a person of interest or charged with any offense.
