D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is considered a suspect in the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was discovered in his car. Police sources indicate that the singer is not cooperating with the investigation, contradicting previous statements from his representative that he was fully cooperating.
Authorities have not yet interviewed D4vd, and the exact nature of his alleged involvement and that of any potential accomplices remains undetermined. The investigation is ongoing, with police treating the case as a homicide.
Celeste Rivas Hernandez's body was found in the trunk of D4vd's impounded Tesla on September 8, 2025, approximately a month after the car was reported abandoned in the Hollywood Hills. Neighbors had noted a foul odor emanating from the vehicle.
The Los Angeles medical examiner's final determination of the cause and manner of death, along with a toxicology report, are still pending. This lack of definitive findings means no charges can be filed or arrests made at this time.
The timeline of Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death is also uncertain, with investigators only able to narrow it down to sometime in the spring of 2025. When found, her body was decomposing and inside a plastic bag.
The teen had been reported missing from Lake Elsinore, California, multiple times in 2024, and there were prior instances of her running away from home. Police have also stated that the perpetrator likely had assistance in dismembering and disposing of the body.
Investigators previously executed a search warrant at a Hollywood Hills home where the singer had been staying as part of the investigation.
