Celeste Rivas’ Body Found in Trunk of Tesla
*If you’ve been wondering what the latest news is concerning rising music star D4vd, read on. Fifteen-year-old Celeste Rivas was found dead on September 8 in the trunk of a Tesla. The vehicle was registered to D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke.
The car was abandoned in Los Angeles, and police now treat Rivas’ death as a homicide. Due to the body’s condition, her cause and time of death remain unknown.
LAPD Searches Hollywood Home Connected to D4vd’s Manager
On September 17, LAPD searched a Hollywood Hills home rented by D4vd’s manager, Josh Marshall. The home is near where the Tesla was left before it was towed.
Photos show D4vd inside that property earlier in 2025, suggesting he may have lived there. Police seized a computer and other items during the search.
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Matching Tattoos and Lyrics Raise New Questions
Both Rivas and D4vd had identical “Shhh…” tattoos on their right index fingers. Hers was red ink; his appeared in photos starting September 2024.
A leaked, unreleased 2023 track titled “Celeste_Demo unfin” allegedly refers to a girl named Celeste in emotional lyrics. The song remains unreleased.
Timeline Links D4vd to Rivas Before Disappearance
Rivas disappeared on April 5, 2024, at age 13. Online users posted photos showing D4vd near her Lake Elsinore neighborhood days before she vanished.
Unverified Discord chats from 2022 also allegedly show messages between D4vd and a user named Celeste. None of these claims are confirmed by authorities.
Celeste’s Mother Mentions a Boyfriend Named David
In a statement to TMZ, Rivas’ mother said Celeste had a boyfriend named David. This has led to more speculation about D4vd’s involvement.
Rivas had a history of running away and last contacted her family in May 2024. The LAPD continues to investigate all leads.
D4vd Cancels Tour Date and Faces Career Fallout
Following the body’s identification, D4vd canceled his Seattle tour stop on September 17. His spokesperson said he is “fully cooperating” with the investigation.
Kali Uchis announced plans to remove their duet “Crashing” from all platforms, citing the “disturbing news.” Brands like Crocs and Hollister have also cut ties.
Public Speculation on Social Media Grows Wild
Users on X have spread rumors, including false claims that D4vd died. Others analyze clues like the Tesla, tattoos, and the unreleased song.
Police say the Tesla was not reported stolen and are reviewing video footage to identify who last drove it.
“My daughter had a boyfriend named David,” said Rivas’ mother.
“He is fully cooperating with authorities,” said a spokesperson for D4vd.
“Due to the disturbing news, I’ve decided to remove our song from all platforms,” said Kali Uchis.
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