Body of Missing Teen Found in Tesla Linked to Musician D4vd

The case surrounding the disappearance of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas took a shocking turn after her remains were identified in the trunk of a Tesla registered to chart-topping artist D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke.

Rivas, last seen in Lake Elsinore in April 2024, had been the subject of a missing persons investigation for over a year. Her family was devastated this week to learn that Celeste’s body—found severely decomposed in the Tesla—was identified through unique identifiers including a red “SH” tattoo on her right index finger. The discovery was made at a Los Angeles tow yard after the car was impounded due to complaints about a pungent odor.

Law enforcement confirmed that D4vd, a Houston-based singer-songwriter, has been cooperating with the investigation and has not been named as a suspect. Representatives have issued statements conveying his awareness of the case and continued collaboration with authorities, though the singer has canceled some upcoming tour dates following news of the discovery.

The public’s fascination with the case has been further fueled by D4vd’s rapid rise to fame. Known for viral tracks “Romantic Homicide” and “Here with Me,” D4vd shot to prominence on TikTok, amassing millions of followers before launching his debut album, Withered earlier this year. The pop artist’s career has intersected with the tragedy in a haunting manner, especially as fans point to one of his music videos depicting a body in a car trunk, echoing the real-life investigation.

Celeste’s family and the Lake Elsinore community continue to demand answers, asking for justice and supporting law enforcement efforts as officials pursue leads and review surveillance footage. The cause and manner of death for the teen remain pending per the Medical Examiner’s initial findings.

Authorities stress that the investigation is active and caution against speculation. For now, D4vd remains a person of public interest due to the vehicle’s registration but is not officially under suspicion. The story is still unfolding as both music fans and the public await updates on the mysterious and deeply tragic circumstances of Celeste Rivas’s death.