Singer D4vd Allegedly Named as Person of Interest in Tragic Demise of Adolescent Located in Tesla
This performer known as D4vd became listed as a individual under scrutiny in the death of Celeste Rivas, a adolescent who disappeared and was later discovered deceased inside the musician's Tesla car in September, according to authorities.
Finding of the Deceased
The decayed remains of Rivas, fifteen, was located in the fall inside the frunk of a dark-colored Tesla registered to D4vd, whose actual name is David Anthony Burke. This vehicle had been issued a violation in a Hollywood Hills and then seized at a impound lot in the city.
Timeline of Occurrences
Authorities believe that Rivas likely passed away in the earlier part of the year, adding that D4vd had probably been involved in dismembering and discarding the body. The artist has refused to cooperate in the investigation, per a law enforcement source.
This teenager Rivas was initially declared missing from Lake Elsinore in spring 2024. The body was eventually found in the musician's Tesla after staff at Hollywood Tow notified a foul smell emanating from the vehicle.
Investigation and Official Remarks
This cause of death has still not been ascertained, but the medical examiner's office commented that Rivas likely was dead inside the vehicle for an lengthy duration before being located.” Law enforcement are considering her demise as a suspicious death.
Background on the Artist
This Houston-born singer had been given a violation in the Los Angeles neighborhood just eleven days before Rivas was found in the car, after exceeding the three-day parking limit. Locals in the area mentioned that the Tesla had been parked in the area for more than 30 days.
Celeste's family member commented that the relatives was knowledgeable that Rivas knew the artist and that she was traveling to watch a film with him just before she vanished.
D4vd, referred to as “David,” is a New York-born singer-songwriter famous for the popular songs “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me.” He and his manager were staying at a LA residence in the Los Angeles neighborhood in September, as stated by the property's proprietor, until police searched the residence.
D4vd has signed with record labels. He was traveling for performances at the time Rivas's remains were found, but terminated those appearances following the finding of Rivas's body.
