What’s Really Going On With D4vd?

A horrifying discovery in early September 2025 has turned the spotlight on singer D4vd (real name David Anthony Burke): the body of a missing teenage girl, later identified as Celeste Rivas Hernandez, was found in the front trunk (“frunk”) of a Tesla registered to him.

What Happened with D4vd?

On September 8, workers at a tow yard in Hollywood, Los Angeles, discovered a foul odor coming from a Tesla that had been impounded. Inside a bag in the vehicle’s front trunk, they found a severely decomposed body. The car was registered to D4vd, a 20-year-old singer known for viral hits.

After forensic identification, the remains were confirmed to be Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 15-year-old who had been reported missing since April 2024.

Death & Investigation Status

The Los Angeles Police Department believes that Celeste may have been deceased for several weeks while the Tesla was parked. According to LAPD Capt. Scot Williams, the vehicle had been abandoned in the Hollywood Hills and ticketed before its impound.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has listed her cause of death as “deferred,” meaning they haven’t yet determined how or why she died. The death certificate also notes she was not pregnant, addressing some of the speculation that followed news of her discovery.

As of now, no criminal charges have been filed; the investigation is ongoing. Authorities say it’s still unclear whether there’s “criminal culpability beyond the concealment of the body.” D4vd says he is cooperating with investigators.

Public and Industry Fallout

The case has already had major professional repercussions for D4vd: he canceled the remaining U.S. dates on his tour, and his planned deluxe album was reportedly shelved. Meanwhile, the investigation into Celeste’s death continues to raise serious questions — not just about what happened, but who may have been involved, and whether justice will be served.

Why This Is Deeply Troubling

• A teenage disappearance ending in tragedy: Celeste’s case moves from a missing-person incident to a full-on death investigation.
• Unclear cause of death: Without a confirmed manner of death, the path to accountability is murky.
• Celebrity + responsibility: With D4vd’s high profile and the Tesla being connected to him, the public is watching to see how far the investigation goes.

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