D4vd: 15-Year-Old Girl's Body Found in Tesla Registered to Singer in Los Angeles
Lead summary
D4vd, the stage name of musician David Anthony Burke, has been connected to an active homicide inquiry in Los Angeles after authorities discovered human remains inside the front trunk of a towed Tesla registered to him. Officials have identified the victim as a 15-year-old girl, and the Los Angeles Police Department is treating the matter as a homicide while the investigation continues.
Latest development: The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the vehicle was impounded on September 15 after being found illegally parked in West Hollywood. The discovery was made two days later when tow yard employees investigated a foul odor emanating from the vehicle.
Victim identification & investigation
Law enforcement officials confirmed the remains belonged to Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a teenage girl who had been reported missing previously. The vehicle — impounded and later inspected — yielded the discovery after personnel noted a strong odor. The LAPD has taken the lead on the probe and has classified the case as a homicide while forensic work and interviews proceed.
Key facts about the case
- Body discovered: September 17, 2025
- Location of discovery: Tow yard in Los Angeles County
- Vehicle: 2023 Tesla Model S (black)
- Registered owner: David Anthony Burke (D4vd)
- Victim: Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 15
Authorities have not released a cause of death, and investigators continue to assemble the timeline of events. Local reporting indicates the vehicle was located at a tow yard in Los Angeles County prior to the discovery.
Who is D4vd?
D4vd (real name David Anthony Burke) rose to prominence through viral music releases and social platforms. He has performed at major festivals and amassed a substantial social media following. According to multiple reports, D4vd is cooperating with police inquiries, though no criminal charges tied to the discovery have been publicly announced at this time.
Reporters also note a detail raised in some outlets: matching small tattoos reportedly shared between the singer and the victim. Those reports are part of ongoing coverage and have not been independently confirmed by law enforcement.
Tour and concert status
The artist is currently on the North American leg of his tour. Promoters initially listed a scheduled performance at The Warfield in San Francisco for Friday, Sept. 19. As of the latest updates, the San Francisco date remained listed as scheduled, though sources indicate nearby shows have been adjusted — including a Seattle date that was reportedly canceled. Promoters and the venue had not issued official statements at the time of publication.
For updates on ticketing and show changes, check the venue's official page or the event promoter's announcements. (See our tour updates for ongoing coverage.)
Additional details & open questions
- Connection between the victim and the vehicle: The fact that the Tesla was registered to D4vd raises questions investigators aim to answer — including whether the singer knew the victim or had any involvement beyond registration.
- Timeline and cause: Officials have not yet released precise timing for when the remains were placed in the vehicle or the official cause of death.
- Ongoing inquiries: Detectives continue to interview witnesses and analyze forensic evidence; public updates will arrive as the LAPD confirms details.
- Legal representation: D4vd has retained noted criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos, according to sources close to the investigation.
We will update this report as authorities release new information. Readers seeking deeper background can consult related coverage and official statements.
Sources & related reading
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