Authorities discovered a decomposed body inside a Tesla impounded at a tow yard in Hollywood, Los Angeles, after someone smelled a strong foul odor coming from the vehicle. The Tesla belongs to David Anthony Burke, known professionally as d4vd. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the body as 15-year-old Celeste Rivas. She had gone missing in April 2024 when she was 13. Officials believe someone placed her body inside the vehicle several days before they found it.
State of the Vehicle and Scene
Investigators located the body wrapped in a bag in the front trunk of the Tesla. Neighbors reported seeing the car parked in different spots around the Hollywood Hills before authorities impounded it. Officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Hollywood Hills associated with d4vd’s previous stays, though the home does not legally belong to him. Los Angeles police have not determined the cause of death yet.
Status of Singer d4vd in the Investigation
Representatives for d4vd say he is cooperating fully with law enforcement. Authorities have not charged him with wrongdoing. Officers continue investigating how Celeste ended up in the Tesla, how long the car sat abandoned, and whether d4vd or anyone connected to him shares a larger connection beyond ownership.
Family and Tattoo Detail Raising Interest
Celeste’s family revealed she had a tattoo reading “Shhh…” on her right index finger. That tattoo matches one d4vd also reportedly has. Investigators emphasize that a matching tattoo does not prove responsibility. Meanwhile, the family launched a GoFundMe to cover funeral costs.
Legal and Investigative Uncertainties
The Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet classified Celeste’s manner of death. Authorities have yet to name any suspects. Investigators now review forensic testing, vehicle records, tow-yard logs, and possible communications that might shed light on Celeste’s disappearance and the timeline of events.
Potential Impacts and Public Reaction
The case already sparks public debate over safety, how missing persons cases proceed, and how vehicles tied to public figures are handled in investigations. Fans of d4vd and public observers await confirmed information rather than speculation. Community advocates urge transparency. This incident could lead to policy changes about how impounded or abandoned cars are monitored when missing persons remain unsolved.
What to Watch Next
Investigators will likely publish the medical examiner’s full report, including cause and manner of death. They may release more details from search warrants. Any definitive link to individuals beyond vehicle registration would likely shape the direction of the investigation. Authorities might also open formal charges if evidence supports that step.
