The discovery of a missing teenager's dismembered remains in the trunk of Houston singer D4vd's Tesla has sparked a multi-state investigation. Celeste Rivas, 15, missing since April 2024 from Riverside County, California, was identified by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office. Her body was found in D4vd's Tesla, which had been abandoned in the Hollywood Hills and subsequently towed.
Adding to the mystery, Harris County Sheriff's deputies have responded twice this week to a Cypress, Texas home connected to the singer. Property records link the house to David Anthony Burke, D4vd's real name. Deputies responded to false alarms triggered by the home's security system on Monday and Tuesday. While no signs of forced entry were found, the timing of these incidents, following the gruesome discovery in Los Angeles, has raised eyebrows.
The Texas home, registered under the name 'Thorn Rose Trust,' bears a striking resemblance to the title of D4vd's album, 'Petals to Thorns.' During a visit to the residence, KPRC 2 News observed an unattended vehicle with a license plate registered to a D4vd relative. The blinds were drawn, a security camera appeared active, and the porch light illuminated the scene – suggesting an eerie stillness.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed they executed a search warrant in the Hollywood area, recovering evidence related to Rivas' death. However, no arrests have been made, and the LAPD are awaiting the medical examiner's determination of cause and manner of death before concluding whether a crime occurred. The relationship between D4vd and Rivas remains unclear; Rivas' brother reported she went to see a movie with the singer before her disappearance.
Despite multiple attempts, D4vd's attorney and publicist have not responded to requests for comment. The singer's Seattle concert, part of his 'Withered World Tour,' was canceled following the discovery of Rivas' body. The investigation continues, leaving many questions unanswered and clouding the circumstances surrounding this tragic case.
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Originally published at: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/09/18/texas-deputies-respond-to-house-connected-to-d4vd-amid-body-discovery-in-his-tesla-trunk/
