Los Angeles police conducted a search of a Hollywood Hills residence where singer D4vd had been staying, following the discovery of a deceased 15-year-old girl in the trunk of a Tesla registered to the musician. The search, authorized by a warrant, resulted in the seizure of a computer and other items as evidence. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed the search was directly related to the death investigation. A statement released by the LAPD indicated that recovered evidence will undergo further analysis. The investigation remains ongoing, with detectives actively pursuing multiple leads.
The body, identified as that of Celeste Rivas from Lake Elsinore, was found on September 8th in the impounded Tesla. The vehicle had been towed two days prior from a Los Angeles street. A neighbor recounted seeing the Tesla parked in the area for an extended period, noting its noticeable dent and Texas license plate. The circumstances surrounding Rivas' death and how her body ended up in the Tesla's trunk remain unclear. The cause of death is yet to be determined by the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office.
The LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division is leading the investigation, which is not currently classified as a homicide. The investigation hinges on the medical examiner's findings, a process currently proving challenging. No arrests have been made at this time. The LAPD confirmed that they are actively pursuing various leads to advance the case. The initial discovery of the body stemmed from a report of a foul odor emanating from the vehicle at a Hollywood impound lot.
The medical examiner's report details that Rivas was approximately 5-foot-1, with wavy black hair, wearing a tube top, black leggings, a yellow metal bracelet, and metal stud earrings. She also had a tattoo on her right index finger reading "Shhh...". The Tesla is registered to David Anthony Burke, D4vd's legal name. The LAPD indicated that this is one of several vehicles owned by the singer, often used by multiple individuals.
ABC News' attempts to reach out to D4vd's representatives for comment were unsuccessful. D4vd, a rising star with 3.8 million TikTok followers, released his debut album in April and has been on tour since August. His scheduled Seattle concert was canceled, with upcoming performances in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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Originally published at: https://abc7.com/post/hollywood-hills-home-where-d4vd-has-stayed-is-searched-body-teen-girl-celeste-rivas-found-singers-tesla-sources-say/17842387/
