A 15‑year‑old girl, Celeste Rivas, who went missing in April 2024, has been identified as the body found in an impounded Tesla in Los Angeles. The car is registered to 20‑year‑old musician David Anthony Burke, known by his stage name d4vd. Authorities have not implicated him in her death; he is reportedly cooperating with investigators.
Her remains were discovered on September 8 at an LA tow lot after a strong odor coming from the Tesla drew attention. The body was severely decomposed and believed to have been in the vehicle for an extended period. The Tesla had been impounded following its abandonment in the Hollywood Hills area.
The coroner has yet to determine the official cause of death. Law enforcement is treating the case as a potential homicide. Though the vehicle is registered to the singer, it is unclear who, if anyone, other than authorities, had access to the car during the window in which the death is believed to have occurred.
A search warrant was executed at a residence associated with d4vd as part of the ongoing investigation. While no arrests have been announced, evidence has been collected that may shed light on how Celeste came to be in the car, and what events preceded her disappearance last year.
