The decomposed body discovered inside a Tesla belonging to rising music star D4vd has been officially identified as 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, who had been missing since April 2024.
The grim discovery was made on September 8 at a Los Angeles impound lot after authorities were alerted to a foul odor coming from the abandoned vehicle. The Tesla had been towed days earlier following reports that it had been left unattended.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the remains were “not intact,” and forensic testing was required to confirm Celeste’s identity. Investigators have not yet determined the cause of death, though they believe the body may have been inside the trunk for approximately five days before the car was impounded.
D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is currently on his Withered World Tour. His spokesperson released a statement confirming that the singer has been informed of the situation and is fully cooperating with authorities during the ongoing investigation.
Celeste’s mother voiced her suspicions following the vehicle’s discovery, citing the fact that her daughter’s boyfriend was also named David. Adding to the speculation, reports surfaced that Celeste and the artist share matching “Shhh…” tattoos on their index fingers.
Law enforcement has yet to comment on whether there is any direct connection between the singer and the teenager’s death. The investigation remains active as forensic teams continue to work toward establishing how and when Celeste died.
