Celeste Rivas Memorial Grows as Investigation into Her Death in D4vd's Tesla Intensifies
The tribute to Celeste Rivas, a young woman whose lifeless body was discovered in D4vd’s Tesla, is expanding outside her residence as fresh details emerge in the ongoing investigation, as reported exclusively by Us Weekly.
Us acquired images of the commemorative display for the 15-year-old situated outside the Lake Elsinore, California, dwelling she previously inhabited with her loved ones.
The pictures reveal a banner proclaiming “Justice for Celeste Rivas” affixed to a chain-link barrier positioned to the right of the house.
The remembrance site is adorned with numerous plush toys, among them a Minnie Mouse and multiple Hello Kitty figures, along with floral arrangements encircling the banner.
Individuals have also arrayed many devotional candles along the roadway. A community vigil was previously conducted on the street in September.
As Us earlier disclosed, Rivas’s body was discovered on September 8, 2025, within D4vd’s vehicle, which had been deserted close to a residence the artist was leasing in Hollywood, California.
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Rivas was reported absent last year and was said to have been spending time with D4vd, 20, (whose actual name is David Anthony Burke). Rivas’ mother stated her daughter had a partner named David when reached by TMZ.
D4vd was midway through a concert series when Rivas’ remains were located. All subsequent tour engagements were called off following the incident.
The artist’s record company, Interscope, ceased all marketing efforts for the extended edition of Withered, an album D4vd originally launched in April. The special edition was set to debut in mid-September. (D4vd has been putting out tracks since 2021. His popular song “Romantic Homicide” was released in 2022.)
During September, law enforcement officials from the LAPD conducted a search of D4vd’s rented dwelling, confiscating a computer and various other objects.
By September 29, Rivas’ official death document indicated her cause of demise as undetermined, pending the conclusion of an active inquiry. An examination of the body was conducted, but authorities awaited the outcome of toxicological screening. Officials confirmed Rivas was not expecting a child at the moment of her passing.
On Tuesday, November 18, TMZ conveyed that police considered D4vd a “person of interest” and regarded Rivas’ passing as a “murder.” Reports from the investigation revealed D4vd traveled from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara during the spring. Informants informed the publication that D4vd journeyed to an “isolated” spot in Santa Barbara County and remained there for an extended period.
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TMZ announced on Saturday, November 22, that the precise reason for death might remain unknowable, even after toxicology screenings. The media source stated that Rivas had suffered decapitation, dismemberment of limbs, and her body was said to be “partially frozen.” The Tesla was relocated to an impound lot following residents’ complaints of an odor, and it was there that Rivas’ remains were located.
An informant within law enforcement informed NBC4 that D4vd has shown “unwillingness to collaborate in the inquiry.”
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D4vd has remained silent regarding the situation, but he did retain prominent lawyer Blair Berk for his defense. Berk has a history of representing notable figures such as Mel Gibson, Harvey Weinstein, and Lindsay Lohan. Us contacted Berk seeking a statement.
The LAPD conveyed to Us, “This remains an active inquiry and investigators are withholding all remarks.” No individuals have been apprehended in relation to the probe.
