What began as a missing person case in California has now spiraled into a shocking investigation involving 20-year-old singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke.
Police revealed that the dismembered remains of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas were discovered earlier this month inside a Tesla registered to the artist, sparking a storm of speculation and questions about his possible connection to the teen.
The Tesla at the Center of the Investigation
On September 8, employees at a Hollywood tow yard noticed a foul odor coming from an impounded Tesla.
When officers opened the trunk, they uncovered the remains of Rivas, who had been reported missing from Lake Elsinore back in April 2024.
The car had been abandoned for weeks near Doheny Place and Bluebird Avenue in the Hollywood Hills before being towed.
Police Raid and Search for Clues
Shortly after the grisly find, police raided D4vd’s Los Angeles home.
Investigators spent hours combing through the property and were seen leaving with multiple bags of evidence.
While officials stopped short of confirming whether the search was directly tied to the Rivas case, they have classified the death as a homicide, noting that the teenager had been deceased for “some time” before her body was recovered.
A Tattoo That Raises Questions
Adding another twist, Celeste’s mother revealed that her daughter had a “shhh…” tattoo inked on her index finger—the exact same tattoo D4vd has on his own finger.
This striking similarity has fueled speculation about whether the two knew each other before her disappearance.
A Troubling Song Resurfaces
Investigators are also scrutinizing a track unearthed from December 2023, titled Celeste_Demo unfin, which was uploaded to SoundCloud just days ago.
In the song, the singer makes references that eerily align with details about Rivas.
Lyrics mention “the girl with my name tattooed on her chest” and describe a close, possibly romantic connection.
While it’s unclear if the song was truly about Rivas, the timing and details have drawn heavy attention.
Family and Community in Shock
The revelation has left Celeste’s family devastated and the wider community horrified.
Neighbors in Lake Elsinore, where she lived, are struggling to process the possibility that a young girl from their town may have had ties to a fast-rising musical figure.
D4vd’s Public Response
For now, D4vd has not been charged with any crime.
His representatives say he is cooperating with authorities, even while continuing his tour.
“He has been informed about what’s happened, and although he is still out on tour, he is fully cooperating with the authorities,” a spokesperson said.
A Career Overshadowed by Tragedy
The 20-year-old artist first gained attention on TikTok, where he amassed over 3.6 million followers, eventually signing with Interscope Records and Darkroom.
But this disturbing case now casts a dark cloud over his career.
A Case Still Unfolding
Authorities have yet to confirm a cause of death for Rivas, and the investigation remains active.
For now, the unanswered questions—about the car, the song, the tattoo, and the relationship between the teen and the singer—leave a haunting mystery at the center of this tragic story.