Everything We Know About Missing Teen Celeste Rivas

The mysterious disappearance of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas has taken a heartbreaking and disturbing turn. The teenager, who vanished from Lake Elsinore, California, in April 2024, has been identified as the girl found dead inside the front trunk of a Tesla registered to singer David Anthony Burke — better known to fans as d4vd.

Authorities say the decomposing body was discovered on September 8, 2025, after the vehicle was abandoned on a Hollywood street and later towed to an impound yard. Workers reported a foul odor coming from the car, which led police to the grisly find.

Identification and Disturbing Details

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed the body belonged to Rivas. She was identified through clothing, jewelry, and a distinctive tattoo on her finger reading “Shhh…” that matched family descriptions.

At the time of discovery, Celeste was wearing a tube top, black leggings, stud earrings, and a yellow metal bracelet. The condition of her body suggests she had been in the Tesla for several days before being found.

Celeste’s Cause of Death Still Unknown

While investigators confirmed her identity, the cause and manner of death remain undetermined. Officials listed the cause as “deferred,” meaning additional testing and investigation are needed before drawing conclusions.

The Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery–Homicide Division is leading the case. Detectives have not yet confirmed whether her death is being treated as a homicide, an accident, or something else entirely.

Connection to d4vd

The Tesla belongs to d4vd, a 19-year-old musician who rose to fame with the viral hit “Here With Me.” His management has said he is fully cooperating with investigators. Authorities searched a Hollywood residence connected to the case, seizing a computer and other items, though police have not disclosed what was found.

Following the shocking discovery, d4vd canceled several tour dates, including a planned Seattle show, sparking concern and speculation among fans.

Unanswered Questions for Celeste

The case has stirred public outrage and confusion. How did a missing teenager end up in a famous musician’s car? Was she already dead when placed inside the Tesla, or did she die there? Why was the car abandoned for days before authorities intervened?

For now, investigators remain tight-lipped as they comb through forensic evidence and digital records to piece together the final days of Celeste Rivas.

A Family Still Waiting for Justice

Celeste’s loved ones, who endured more than a year of uncertainty after her disappearance, are now faced with a devastating reality. While her body has been found, her family is still without answers as to how or why her life ended in such a tragic way.

The case has gripped both the public and the music industry, with many demanding transparency and justice. Until authorities release more details, the mystery of Celeste Rivas’s death inside d4vd’s Tesla remains unresolved.

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