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Authorities are investigating the tragic discovery of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s body in the trunk of a Tesla owned by singer D4vd. The vehicle was towed for parking violations, leading to the grim finding. Rivas had been reported missing multiple times, and her connection to the singer is being examined. The investigation has raised community safety concerns, and a vigil was held in her memory, emphasizing the need for justice.
Los Angeles – Investigators are delving into a troubling case following the discovery of a decomposing body identified as Celeste Rivas Hernandez in the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke. The grim finding occurred after the vehicle was reported for violating parking regulations and was towed to a yard in Hollywood. Authorities are now piecing together the circumstances surrounding the 15-year-old girl’s tragic death.
The vehicle, a 2023 Tesla, was parked on Bluebird Avenue in Hollywood Hills and had been the subject of resident complaints due to its abandoned state in late August. Los Angeles parking enforcement officers ticketed the car for violating a 72-hour parking ordinance on September 3. Just two days later, the vehicle was impounded and subsequently towed. It was there, on September 8, that a worker at the tow yard noticed a foul odor emanating from the Tesla, which led to police involvement.
After obtaining a search warrant, investigators opened the trunk of the vehicle and discovered a black holdall containing the remains of Rivas, who was reported missing at least three times in 2024. The Lake Elsinore resident had gone missing shortly after celebrating her 15th birthday. She was described as weighing 71 pounds and bore a distinctive “Shhh” tattoo on her finger. As of now, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has not determined a cause of death and the case is not yet classified as a homicide investigation.
The investigation is currently focused on retracing Rivas’s final movements and exploring any connections she may have had with D4vd. Reports indicate that Rivas’s family was aware of her acquaintance with the singer prior to her disappearance. Authorities have confirmed that D4vd has been cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
In an effort to gather more information, detectives executed a search warrant at a Hollywood Hills rental property used by D4vd. During this search, multiple items of evidence were collected which may aid in the investigation. As the inquiry unfolds, law enforcement is still working to identify any potential suspects and establish the context of Rivas’s tragic demise.
Following the unsettling discovery, D4vd’s scheduled performances and promotional tour dates have been canceled. The singer had recently released his debut album, “Withered,” in April and was actively touring prior to the incident. With the investigation now impacting his career, D4vd has faced a loss of endorsements as the news of his association with Rivas has circulated publicly.
Community members in Lake Elsinore held a candlelight vigil in memory of Rivas, expressing their desire for justice in light of her tragic passing. The vigil underscored the profound sorrow surrounding the event and highlighted ongoing community concerns about safety.
As this investigation into Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death continues, authorities remain vigilant in their pursuit of answers, with the singer’s connections and the circumstances of the case still unfolding as they seek to piece together the events that led to this heartbreaking situation.
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- ABC7 News
- Wikipedia: Celeste Rivas Hernandez
- Los Angeles Times
- Google Search: D4vd Tesla
- KTLA News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Celeste Rivas
- FOX LA
- Google News: Celeste Rivas investigation
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