The discovery of a severely decomposed body inside a Tesla registered to rising music star D4vd has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and launched a complex homicide investigation. The victim, identified as 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, had been missing for almost 18 months before her remains were found in a Hollywood impound lot on September 8th. Rivas's identification was confirmed through a distinctive “Shhh…” tattoo on her right index finger, a detail recognized by her mother. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office is still determining the cause and manner of death, a process complicated by the advanced state of decomposition.
The case took a dramatic turn when the vehicle was linked to D4vd, the 20-year-old singer who rocketed to fame on TikTok and SoundCloud in 2022. He's amassed a significant following, boasting 32 million monthly Spotify listeners and a deal with Darkroom/Interscope. Despite his meteoric rise, culminating in his debut album 'Withered' and performances at Coachella, the singer now finds himself entangled in a grim investigation.
The Tesla, bearing a Texas license plate, was reportedly abandoned after a foul odor prompted a call to authorities. D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, was on tour promoting his album when the discovery was made. Sources indicate he is cooperating with investigators exploring possible connections between him and Rivas. The LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division is leading the investigation, currently reviewing photographs of Rivas to determine potential ties to Burke and the circumstances surrounding her presence near his vehicle. No person of interest has yet been named publicly, but detectives are working to establish a timeline and potential motive.
Adding to the complexity, the singer owns multiple vehicles, raising the possibility others may have had access to the car during the time Rivas was missing, according to a senior LAPD source. This ongoing investigation is a tragic turn of events that has cast a dark shadow over D4vd’s burgeoning career. Several of his scheduled concert dates have been canceled while the investigation continues. As of now, the authorities await the final report from the Medical Examiner before deciding on the next steps in their investigation, and the singer's representatives have yet to respond to requests for comment.
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Originally published at: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/d4vd-tesla-body-discovered-celeste-rivas-1236376153/
