Singer D4vd — real name David Anthony Burke — has been identified by law enforcement as a suspect in the death of 15‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposed remains were discovered September 8 inside the trunk of a Tesla registered to him. While the 19‑year‑old performer has not been charged, a source with direct knowledge of the LAPD investigation confirmed he is a suspect and has not cooperated with detectives.
Rivas Hernandez disappeared last year, and investigators believe she likely died in the spring. Authorities allege the singer may have been involved in dismembering and disposing of her remains, according to the source. The Tesla, impounded at a Hollywood tow lot for still‑unknown reasons, drew attention after workers reported a foul odor. The body was found “severely decomposed,” with officials saying she appeared to have been dead inside the vehicle “for an extended period of time.”
The discovery immediately raised questions after fans resurfaced a music video from earlier this year. In the video for D4vd’s song One More Dance, he is shown covered in blood and dragging a body before placing it in a car trunk. Another unreleased track reportedly mentions the name “Celeste” twice. Police later searched a Hollywood Hills residence connected to the singer and seized evidence.
Adding to the disturbing circumstances, Rivas Hernandez’s mother told reporters her daughter had been dating someone named “David.” Images circulating online show the singer alongside a girl resembling the teen. Reported screenshots from a Discord fan server also indicated rumors that he once dated a teenager named Celeste.
The case has alarmed families and faith‑based communities concerned about the darker realities surrounding celebrity culture, online relationships, and the vulnerability of young girls. This tragedy underscores longstanding concerns about adults in entertainment maintaining private access to minors through social media, fan servers, and digital communities — a problem that continues to grow nationwide.
As of now, authorities have not disclosed why D4vd’s Tesla was impounded, nor have charges been filed. The LAPD continues to investigate, and the medical examiner’s office is working to determine the exact cause of death. For the victim’s family, answers cannot come soon enough.
