An investigation is ongoing after the dismembered physique of a 15-year-old was present in musician D4vd’s automotive.
The stunning discovery of a teenage lady’s physique in a automotive registered to rising music star D4vd‘s has raised questions and sparked an ongoing investigation. Whereas it has been over every week for the reason that information broke — and no one has been named as a suspect — a sufferer has been recognized, elevating much more questions.
Here is every thing we all know thus far …
The Teen Sufferer: Celeste Rivas
TMZ reported Thursday that authorities have recognized the sufferer as 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, who was first reported lacking from Lake Elsinore, California, again in April 2024 when she was 13.
In response to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Celeste’s dismembered stays have been present in early September inside a bag within the entrance trunk of a Tesla. Officers are nonetheless working to find out her explanation for demise, which is at present listed as “deferred.” Her physique was mentioned to be “severely decomposed” and appeared to have been within the automotive for an prolonged time frame.
Celeste was described as 5 toes 2 inches tall, about 71 kilos, with wavy black hair. She was carrying a tube prime, black leggings, stud earrings and a yellow bracelet. A tattoo on her proper index finger learn, “Shhh…” D4vd reportedly has a matching tattoo; although, it needs to be famous, the “Shhh…” finger tattoo is a well-liked one.
Celeste’s mom additionally instructed TMZ her daughter had a boyfriend named David, telling the outlet that is one purpose she was suspicious of the Tesla discovery earlier than her daughter was positively recognized.
The Automobile and Disturbing Discovery
The automotive in query — a Tesla registered to singer D4vd (actual title David Anthony Burke) — had reportedly been deserted within the Hollywood Hills for weeks earlier than it was towed.
On September 8, staff on the impound lot seen a foul odor and alerted police. That is when Celeste’s physique was found.
Authorities are now asking neighbors within the space the place the automotive was first discovered for Ring digital camera or surveillance video, hoping to see footage of the car.
The place Was D4vd?
On the time of the stunning discovery, D4vd was on tour selling his debut album Withered. He was reportedly cooperating with legislation enforcement when the invention was first made; no fees have been filed and police haven’t named any suspects.
Whereas he was speculated to have a live performance on Wednesday night time in Seattle, it was canceled after Rivas was recognized.
The investigation stays ongoing, and authorities are urging anybody with data to return ahead.
