Is D4vd now a suspect in investigation of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas murder case? Here's what latest report says

Sneha Kumari | Nov 19, 2025, 06:40 IST
X | @skooliefilms and @orlan100x | New Report: Singer D4vd Being Considered a Suspect in Teen Celeste Rivas’s Death<br>
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Singer David Anthony Burke a.k.a. D4vd is under investigation as a possible suspect in the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposed body was found in the trunk of his abandoned Tesla. Authorities say he has not cooperated, the cause of death remains undetermined, and no arrests have been made.
In a major update into the chilling murder case of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposed body was found in the trunk of an abandoned Tesla car linked to award-winning singer David Antony Burke, a.k.a. D4vd, on September 8, 2025, the singer is now being considered as a suspect in the investigation. Let's find out more.

Investigators probe spring timeline, possible multiple suspects in teen's death

According to Eyewitness News, an LAPD source told the outlet that Burke has not been cooperating with the investigators and that Celeste Rivas's death likely occurred in the spring, possibly involving more than one person.

So far no arrests have been made, and authorities are yet to determine an official cause of death for the 15-year-old. Another source with knowledge of the case told the outlet that the investigation remains ongoing. While on the other hand, Rivas Hernandez, who had previously run away and returned home, was reported missing from Lake Elsinore in early 2024 and had last contacted her family at the end of May.

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Celeste Rivas' decomposed body was found in a Tesla car

The officials first started the investigation after a foul odour came out from a Tesla car, which, according to the sources, had been at the lot for two days after it was found abandoned on a public street in Hollywood Hills.

The Tesla was registered to 20-year-old artist David Anthony Burke, better known as D4vd, who boasts more than 33 million monthly Spotify listeners and over 3.6 million TikTok followers, where his tracks “Here With Me” and “Romantic Homicide” became viral hits. He released his first full-length album earlier this year and frequently acknowledges TikTok’s role in launching his career.

X |@DailyLoud| Singer D4vd Named as Possible Suspect in 15-Year-Old Celeste Rivas Investigation
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Is D4vd cooperating with police officials amid the investigation?

As per the reports, D4vd was on a tour when the dead body was discovered in his car, following which he couldn't do the Los Angeles tour on September 20. The rest of the tour was ultimately cancelled ahead of that scheduled stop as the investigation unfolded. Although the medical examiner has not determined an official cause of death due to the advanced state of decomposition, investigators believe Hernandez was killed earlier in the year.

Some sources also revealed that D4vd has not been cooperating with investigators at any point now, contrary to the statements made by his public relations teams.

Instagram | skooliefilms |BTS Footage of D4vd Raises Eyebrows as Investigation Into Celeste’s Death Continues


D4vd made some changes in the ownership of his Texas homes the previous month

As per Eyewitness News, D4VD made some changes to the ownership of one of his Tesla homes earlier this month. Records indicate that on September 23, he transferred ownership of his Cypress home, near Houston, to his mother’s name.

However, the exact cause of Celeste's death is still unknown.

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