D4vd's Tesla Linked to Missing Teen's Body as Investigation Continues

Authorities are still investigating the passing of a teenage girl whose deceased body was located in the trunk of a Tesla officially owned by D4vd.

After human remains were discovered in a car situated in a California impound yard and tied to D4vd (whose legal name is David Anthony Burke), the 20-year-old musician has drawn significant scrutiny.

In a statement provided to NBC News, a representative for D4vd indicated that the singer “has been made aware of the situation, and despite being on tour, he is fully cooperating with law enforcement.”

D4vd has not been identified as a person of interest nor has he faced any criminal charges.

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As investigators seek answers to the precise events that transpired, Us Weekly is detailing everything essential to comprehend about the matter.

15-Year-Old Celeste Rivas Reported Missing

Rivas was initially reported missing in April 2024, as confirmed by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office to the Los Angeles Times. However, her case did not gain national prominence until a medical examiner verified that Rivas’ body was found inside a Tesla registered to D4vd in September 2025.

D4vd Prepares for New Album with a Song Titled ‘Afterlife’

Before any investigation commenced, D4vd launched a new album in April 2025 named Withered. The collection of work featured various songs, including a track called “Afterlife.”

D4vd was slated to release Withered Deluxe: Marcescence on September 19, 2025.

“Every song composed exclusively by me on my phone, baby, this is a passion project I put together to ensure I didn’t lose the raw emotional weight my music conveys and how much it means to you all,” he conveyed via Instagram days prior to the release. “Thank you to all the friends who collaborated with me on this, everyone KILLED THEIR VERSES ❤️❤️❤️.”

In 2022, D4vd also released a song titled “Romantic Homicide.” Its accompanying music video depicted a blood-stained woman in a white dress.

“Everything holds significance. I believe that’s the essence of poetry,” he previously shared with Genius. “It’s like an interpretation, and another person can read the same piece and derive something different from it, discovering new aspects each time. … All of my songs, I think, are poetry.”

D4vd’s Final Instagram Post Before Being Linked to Celeste Rivas’ Death

Before a body was discovered in a vehicle connected to D4vd, the 20-year-old artist posted on social media on September 6, 2025, and revealed, “I start media training tomorrow, guys, wish me luck … ”

Body Found in D4vd’s Tesla

Police confirmed to Us Weekly that officers responded to the 1000 block of Mansfield Avenue in Hollywood on September 8, 2025, “due to a strong odor emanating from a vehicle at a tow yard.”

Detectives arrived and located what appeared to be human remains inside a Tesla. Multiple news outlets reported that the car was registered in Hempstead, Texas, to David Anthony Burke, also known as D4vd.

Body Found in D4vd’s Car Identified as Celeste Rivas

Law enforcement confirmed to NBC Los Angeles on September 17, 2025, that the body of a girl found in D4vd’s Tesla was Rivas. The girl was identified through forensic analysis, and the county medical examiner will require additional time to determine the exact cause of death.

Celeste Rivas’ Mother Reveals She Had a Boyfriend Named ‘David’

In an interview with TMZ published September 17, 2025, Rivas’ mother stated her daughter had a boyfriend named David. D4vd’s given name is David Anthony Burke.

D4vd and Celeste Rivas Had Matching Tattoos

Rivas’ mother informed TMZ that her daughter had a tattoo on her finger with the letters “Shhhh.” D4vd reportedly possesses the identical tattoo, also situated on his right index finger.

However, this tattoo design was initially popularized by Rihanna in 2008, when she got the ink on her index finger. Lindsay Lohan, Lily Allen, and other celebrities also sport a similar tattoo.

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D4vd Stayed in a House That Police Searched in Connection to Celeste Rivas’ Murder

Law enforcement confirmed to NBC Los Angeles that authorities conducted a search of a house on September 17, 2025, as part of the ongoing investigation.

It was not immediately clear how the Hollywood Hills, California, residence is related to the death inquiry.

TMZ reported that authorities emerged from the house with a computer and several bags of evidence. KABC Los Angeles indicated that D4vd does not own the home but had been residing there.

In recent weeks, D4vd was engaged in the Withered world tour. According to Fox 13 Seattle, the singer canceled his performance in that city on September 16, 2025.

Celeste Rivas’ Family Speaks Out

Shortly after the body was confirmed to be Rivas’, her family initiated a GoFundMe campaign to collect donations for her funeral arrangements.

“As many of you are aware, Celeste Rivas Hernandez has been identified as the body discovered last week,” her family wrote on the page. “She was a cherished daughter, sister, cousin, and friend. Her family is heartbroken and overwhelmed by this tragic loss. They are seeking assistance to lay her body to rest. Any contributions you are able to make are deeply appreciated.”

As of September 19, 2025, the campaign had garnered over $14,000 toward its $20,000 target.

D4vd Cancels Tour Dates

Sources informed TMZ on September 19, 2025, that D4vd’s management team had opted to cancel his remaining two U.S. tour stops — San Francisco on September 19 and Los Angeles on September 20 — amidst the homicide investigation. His scheduled appearance at the Grammy Museum on September 24, 2025, was also reportedly called off.

Many of the singer’s international tour dates have also been canceled, including performances in Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, and other locations, according to Ticketmaster. Tickets for his December 2025 concerts in Australia remain available.

D4vd’s Deluxe Album Paused

D4vd’s record label, Interscope, and parent company UMG reportedly halted the release of the deluxe version of the singer’s Withered album “out of respect for the gravity of the situation and the ongoing investigation,” according to TMZ. The album was scheduled for release on September 19, 2025.

Celeste Rivas’ Body Released to Family

The Los Angeles County Coroner confirmed to TMZ on September 23, 2025, that Rivas’ body had been released to her family. The inquiry into her death continues, and authorities have not disclosed whether they have identified a suspect.

Celeste Rivas Was ‘Dead for Several Weeks’

Rivas was likely “deceased for several weeks,” LAPD Captain and Commanding Officer Scot M. Williams told People on September 28, 2025.

“We know that the Tesla had been parked at the location from which it was towed for several weeks, so it is highly probable Celeste Rivas Hernandez had been dead for several weeks before her body was discovered,” Williams elaborated.

He added: “The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has not determined a cause or manner of her death, so we are unsure if anyone bears criminal responsibility for her death beyond the concealment of her deceased body.”

Celeste Rivas Was Not Pregnant When She Died

On September 29, 2025, TMZ reported that Rivas’ death certificate indicated she was not pregnant at the time of her passing, and the teenager had not been pregnant in the preceding year.

Police Were Often Called to Celeste Rivas’ Home

Riverside County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to Rivas’ residence 11 times within a single year, TMZ reported on October 1, 2025.

According to police records obtained by the outlet, deputies responded to Rivas’ house in Lake Elsinore, California, multiple times between February 2024 and April 2025. On March 19, 2024, deputies reportedly visited her property thrice in one day.

Per TMZ, the records indicated most of the calls were categorized as “minor crime investigation” with the exception of one other call for “suspicious circumstances.”