Artist D4vd Allegedly Identified as Suspect in Fatal Case of Adolescent Found in Tesla
This artist known as D4vd was identified as a individual under scrutiny in the death of Celeste Rivas, a adolescent who went missing and was later found deceased inside the artist's Tesla car in September, as per authorities.
Finding of the Body
The decomposed body of Rivas, aged fifteen, was found in the fall inside the frunk of a black Tesla owned by D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke. The vehicle had been ticketed in a Hollywood Hills and then impounded at a impound lot in Los Angeles.
Timeline of Events
Police believe that Rivas probably died in the earlier part of the year, noting that D4vd had likely helped in cutting up and getting rid of the body. The musician has refused to cooperate in the inquiry, as stated by a police source.
The teenager Rivas was originally declared missing from Lake Elsinore in spring 2024. The corpse was subsequently found in the musician's Tesla after staff at Hollywood Tow reported a foul smell originating from the car.
Investigation and Authoritative Comments
This reason for demise has yet to be identified, but the forensic office commented that Rivas likely was no longer alive inside the automobile for an prolonged time before being discovered.” Police are considering her death as a homicide.
Background on the Artist
This Texas-based artist had been issued a citation in the Los Angeles neighborhood just less than two weeks before Rivas was discovered in the car, after violating the 72-hour parking limit. Neighbors in the neighborhood reported that the Tesla had been parked in the area for over a month.
The victim's brother revealed that the relatives was informed that Rivas was acquainted with the artist and that she was on her way to watch a film with him just before she disappeared.
D4vd, referred to as “David,” is a originally from New York musician recognized for the popular songs “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me.” The artist and his manager were living at a LA residence in the Los Angeles neighborhood in this past autumn, as stated by the residence's owner, until police entered the property.
D4vd has partnered with record labels. He was traveling for performances at the period Rivas's corpse were found, but called off those performances after the discovery of Rivas's corpse.
